Sunshine Community Expands Its Mission With New Transitional “Sunshine Community House”
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Sunshine Community is a Grand Junction–based nonprofit working to help unhoused and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) neighbors rebuild stability, independence, and connection. Through an intentional 6–12 month pilot program, the organization provides a compassionate, structured path for individuals who are ready to take meaningful steps toward long-term change. Participants receive coordinated support including housing navigation, employment readiness, counseling, transportation, peer coaching, and help overcoming paperwork, identification, and financial barriers—core challenges that often prevent progress. Sunshine Community believes every person deserves the opportunity to move forward with dignity and hope.
At the heart of the organization’s mission is a commitment to building a fairer, more connected Mesa County—one where individuals living under the ALICE threshold or experiencing homelessness can access the tools, community, and encouragement needed to thrive. Sunshine Community partners with agencies across the region to expand access to resources, reduce duplication, and create a cohesive network of support. Their pilot program includes peer accountability, resume development, regular nurse wellness checks, art and computer classes, financial guidance, transportation through Sunshine Rides, and even air-conditioned pet kennels to ensure services remain accessible.
Now, Sunshine Community is taking a significant step forward by opening Sunshine Community House—a small, home-style transitional residence designed to support eight local neighbors as they rebuild their stability, confidence, and independence. The house provides a living environment rooted in safety, routine, and community—an essential foundation for people stepping out of crisis and into a new chapter of self-sufficiency.
Breakfast Drive to Welcome New Residents
As Sunshine Community prepares to welcome the first residents, they are launching a breakfast drive to ensure every neighbor begins each day nourished and supported. No gift is too small—Sunshine Community House aims to build warmth and routine, one meal at a time.
Most-Needed Breakfast Items
• Cereal
• Instant or bulk oatmeal
• Bread & bagels
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Peanut butter & jam
• Milk (dairy + non-dairy)
• Fruit, yogurt, butter, cream cheese
• Coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, juice
Ways the Community Can Help
• Donate breakfast supplies
• Sponsor a breakfast day
• Host a mini-drive
• Connect Sunshine Community with a café, bakery, or grocery partner
• Donate coffee or morning pastries
📍 Donation Drop-Off: 1321 Ute Ave, Grand Junction
📞 / 📧 Coordinate drop-off or pickup:
Alexis.hitzeroth@sunshinecommunity.care | 970-243-5364 ext. Alexis
As Sunshine Community continues to expand housing pathways and supportive programs, community involvement remains key. Donated breakfast items help set the tone for residents’ daily routines—and reinforce a shared belief that everyone deserves nourishment, stability, and a community that cares.
