Working Together With Long Island Families, Schools and
Communities Since 1992
Today, Sunshine is a respected leader in the field of substance abuse and violence prevention. Their family-centered approach is designed to provide support, build positive skills and focus on the social/emotional needs of all children and families.
Leaders in the field of
Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention Since 1992
Working together to Build Drug-free & Violence-free Communities on Long Island
178+
Students participated in our alternative education programs
3000+
Families Lives Touched
$2M+
In community support
50+
Prevention Program implemented
What We Do
Programs & Services
Children's Programs
Building a child’s self-esteem and positive social skills through fun and creative activities.
Teen Programs
Providing support, fostering social emotional skills, developing self-awareness.
Adult & Parenting Programs
Programs designed to help parents/guardians as they go through challenges of parenting.
Summer Program
A Unique Summer Program with a Twist
Alternative Education
Committed to academic achievement and social/life success
Outreach Services
Working together with schools and communities to prevent or reduce substance use/abuse and violence
Sustainability of Families
Committed To Keeping Families Healthy & Strong
Strong families are the foundation of strong communities and a strong society. We help to create transformative change by developing and sustaining conversations that nurture the spirit of family, promote well-being, and prevent substance abuse and violence.
Why We Do What We Do
The thought that our children were being faced with so many more challenges (Violence, Substance Abuse, Peer Pressures, Divorce, Bullying & Teasing…) was the motivation behind the founding of Sunshine in 1992. The Sunshine Mission is to…
- Offer Hope & Inspiration to all families
- Provide Support & Education through Prevention
- Reduce the effects of substance abuse & violence
- Connect families, schools & communities
Sustainability
Transform Communities Across the Globe
About Founders
We Are Leading International Company In The World
Steven Marks
CEO
Lara Smith
CTO
John Doe
COO
About Founders
Our Latest Works
Science Lab Building
New York, USA
Long Gate Bridge
Malmo, SE
Enix Lawyer Building
Toronto, CA
Deep Sea Bridge
Athens, GR
The Sunshine Philosophy
Brightening the future – One family at a time
S – Safe environment
U – Understanding
N – Nurturing Social Skills/Social Emotional Learning
S – Solutions
H – HOPE for a Brighter Future
I – Inspiration
N – Non-judgmental
E – Enrich Creative Expression & Enhance Self-esteem
Our co-founders Carol Carter, Tamara Pelosi, and Patti Kelly/Barker have worked tirelessly to ensure that today, Sunshine is a respected leader in the field of prevention (substance abuse and violence prevention) and is concerned about the social/emotional needs of all children and families.
Sunshine provides a Family-centered approach to prevention. All programs are designed to build on healthy social skills each with the focus on specific needs.
Support Groups normalize our struggles, helping us see that we are NOT alone, that others have gone through the same or similar things and that others DO understand.
Today Sunshine Is:
- An Approved Provisional Charter through NYS Education Department and Board of Regents
- An Education Corporation – not for profit organization
- An approved Town of Brookhaven Youth Agency
- An approved Suffolk County Youth Agency
- Trained in various Prevention Strategies and evidence-based curricula
- A New York State Licensed day camp
- Prevention Professionals(CPP) Recognized through OASAS(NYS Office of Alcohol & Substance)
- Certified as an OASAS Education and Training Provider
- Working hard to understand the impact of substance use/abuse and violence on various cultures
- Member of many local drug abuse prevention coalitions and committees, working together to reduce substance abuse on Long Island
- A 501(c)(3) charitable organization
What Our Community Is Saying
Testimonials
Oxhead Elementary School
Principal
"You did a fine job incorporating social skills, role play and puppetry to discuss the topic. I am confident that our students are better prepared to respond to and deal with the issue of bullying & teasing in the future."
North Shore Youth Council
North Shore Youth Council CSW
"The hands-on program to our Jr. High youth council was the highlight of our workshop. The information you shared and the enthusiasm you brought to it were invaluable."
Hiawatha Elementary School
Second Grade Teacher
"The Appreciation of Diversity lesson addressed many family issues that are important. The children learned acceptance, being different is okay, and everyone is unique."
Sequoya Middle School
Social Studies Department Chair
"The workshops that you conducted on bullying and violence prevention for my middle school classes really had an impact on my students."
