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A young child lies comfortably in a padded red medical chair, supported with a harness. The child has a tracheostomy tube and rests with eyes partially open, tongue slightly out.

A young girl sits in a wheelchair with medical equipment attached, wearing a colorful striped dress and gray pants. She holds hands with a woman in purple scrubs who is seated beside her, reading from a children’s book titled “Pete the Cat.”

Smiling man wearing a black shirt and lanyard standing outside in sunny weather near Sunshine Communities in Maumee, Ohio.

Two young women laughing together on stage at an outdoor camp event, one holding a toddler with beaded braids, near a microphone under a wooden pavilion.

Lauren (Volunteer)

Smiling young girl in a pink t-shirt standing against a bright yellow wall with playful animal artwork in the background.

Caregiver and woman in wheelchair smiling together in a supportive care setting, showing compassion and connection.

Elise and Regina

Smiling family sitting together outdoors — a man in a plaid shirt, a woman in a black top, and a young woman in a black spiderweb-patterned outfit, sitting against a brick wall.

Deardurff Family

Two individuals in red shirts smiling for the camera after a race.

Beka and Darius

Darius and Beka

Ryan smiling for the camera.

professional office portrait of tammie

Isaac poses for a photo in front of food

Two individuals hugging

Hope (Volunteer)

Portrait of Brooke, a Sunshine Studios artist, wearing glasses and a black lace top with a bow in her hair. She stands smiling in front of a vibrant background decorated with large paper starbursts, representing her creative spirit and quiet confidence.

Portrait of a smiling elderly woman wrapped in a towel at Sunshine Communities, representing warmth, comfort, and personalized support in residential care.

Marilyn Yakumithis, new manager of Sunshine Studios in Maumee, Ohio, stands smiling in front of the studio’s branded wall featuring the phrase “Creating for the Community.” A professional artist with international experience, Marilyn leads the inclusive art studio that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and showcases locally crafted ceramic pieces and handmade goods.

Marylin (Staff)

"Smiling woman with short gray hair and red glasses wearing a green Sunshine Communities 'Walk, Run & Roll' t-shirt, standing in front of colorful ceramic art pieces at Sunshine Studios in Maumee, Ohio."

Two young children sit side by side on stairs.

"Smiling woman with short, curly light brown hair wearing a maroon fleece jacket and plaid top, standing in front of wooden cabinets in an indoor setting. A red cup and paper on the cabinet are visible in the background."

Judy (Volunteer)

A Sunshine employee, Glorita, smiles for a photo.

Glorita (Staff)

A man with short, light brown hair and blue eyes is wearing a black sweater. He has an expressive facial expression and is gesturing with his right hand, appearing engaged in conversation. The background features a white brick wall.

Lily Skeldon Seated and Smiling at the Camera

Devin