Sunrise Developmental Support Services

10/10/2026

A HUGE thank you to the amazing team at Fire Station 1 in Clarington for giving us such a wonderful tour and showing us all the cool equipment and fun things you have! 🚒❤️

Our members had a blast exploring, learning, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at what firefighters do to keep our community safe. 🧯

If you look extra closely, you might even spot one of our very own members Trevor, who spends his days off volunteering at this fire hall! It was so special to see him in action! 👨‍🚒

A big thank you for the wonderful gift bags and for making us feel so welcome during our visit. We truly appreciate you taking the time to show us around and make the experience so memorable!

We had such an amazing time and can’t wait to come back again! 🚒❤️

10/09/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Sunrise 🍂🧡

Our Day Program enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving lunch filled with good food, smiles, and time spent together!

We’re so grateful for these moments and the opportunity to celebrate the season with our Sunrise family.

From all of us at Sunrise DSS, we’re thankful for all our friends and families who make our community so special. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! 🧡

Want to learn more, send us an email
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[email protected]

10/06/2026

Wow, what an incredible night! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who either joined us for dinner or offered their time to volunteer at our Boston Pizza Celebrity Server Night! We were so overwhelmed by the amazing turnout that kept us so busy all evening that we only managed to snap a few photos! 📸✨

We truly appreciate each and every one of you for coming out to share a fun-filled night of friends, family and delicious food! We are so grateful for your support. ❤️

10/06/2026

🎉 3 YEARS OF COMMUNITY! 🎉

Our Community Program has officially turned 3! 🥳💙

That’s 3 years of friendship 🤝
3 years full of laughter 😂
3 years of fun outings 🚌
3 years of making memories 📸
3 years of trying new things 🌟
3 years of learning, growing & building independence 💪
3 years of being part of a community 💙

And we’re just getting started! 🥰

Here’s to the next 3 years of friendship, fun, adventures, and unforgettable memories! 🎉

Want to join us for the next 3 years?
📧 Email [email protected] to learn more and join in on the fun!

10/05/2026

🍕 Tonight’s the night! Skip cooking and support a great cause! 🍕

Join us at Boston Pizza, Whitby North, tonight for a delicious dinner with a purpose. A portion of all meal purchases goes directly to Sunrise Developmental Support Services! 🌟

Great food, amazing community, and an easy way to make a difference—what could be better? See you there! 🙌

09/30/2026

Today at Sunrise, we are wearing our orange shirts and having meaningful discussions about National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

We are reflecting on the history and lasting impact of residential schools, and discussing how we can respect Indigenous rights and treaties while honouring Survivors, their Families, and Communities.

09/29/2026

🌟 Volunteer of the Month Spotlight! 🌟

Today, we want to take a moment to shine a light on one of our incredible volunteers, Kristina! 💛

Kristina's kindness and compassion made such an impact on our members at our Summer Camp. She was always willing to lend a helping hand or hang out and bring smiles to our members faces.

Thank you, Kristina, for your generosity, kindness, and hard work. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 👏✨

Join us in celebrating Kristina in the comments below! 👇

09/25/2026

🍎🍂 A beautiful day for an apple adventure!

Our day program had a wonderful time at Watson Farms today, enjoying the fresh air, exploring the corn maze and visiting their marketplace and farm animals! 🐥

Nothing beats a day spent outdoors with great company and lots of smiles! 🍎😊

Are you interested in learning more about us? You can send us a message at [email protected] for more information ☀️

09/24/2026

Come and visit us tonight from 5 - 7 pm at the Whitby Shores PS Welcome Back BBQ! We'll have a table set up in the gym with some beautiful member made items for sale.

📍485 Whitby Shores Greenway

🎉 WELCOME BACK BBQ — YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! 🎉

Whitby Shores families… we’re getting closer! 💙💚

Join us on September 24 from 5:00–7:00 PM for our Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Curriculum Night!

👩‍🏫 Meet the Curriculum | 5:30–6:30 PM
🍔 Food Trucks
🎨 Face Painting
🫧 Bubble Lab
✂️ Kids’ Crafts
🛍️ AND our growing MINI MARKET!

🛍️ COME CHECK OUT OUR MINI MARKET!

We’re bringing together some amazing local businesses, organizations, creators and community groups.

Here’s who you can expect to see:

🥋 Code Ninjas Ajax – Coding, technology and STEM learning opportunities for kids.

💪 Girls Inc. – Programs and opportunities designed to empower girls and help them build confidence, skills and connections.

📚 BookFair – Books and reading treasures for kids and families.

🐱 Cat-OneOfCats – Handmade crafts from one of our former Whitby Shores students! 💙💚

🐺 Oshawa FireWolves – Come meet the team and learn more about our exciting National Anthem Program Game Nov 14!!

…and we’re still working on adding even more! 👀

Come grab a bite, let the kids get creative, make some bubbles, get their faces painted, explore the Mini Market and connect with our school community.

📅 September 24
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Whitby Shores Public School
👩‍🏫 Meet the Curriculum: 5:30–6:30 PM

Tag a Whitby Shores family who needs to know! 👇

09/23/2026

So grateful for amazing community supporters like the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club! You help us make the community a more inclusive space! ☀️🎉

The Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club is SUPER proud to present a $2,500 cheque to Sunrise Developmental Support Services

We’re thrilled to help support the amazing programs they provide and the incredible work they do to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.