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Sunset Society
Sunset Society Applications for 2024-2025 school year are closed!
fill out a contact form below to join the waitlist.
Sunset Society is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students who are looking for a safe place of acceptance to learn, grow, and empower themselves to be the best they can be. As a place of solitude for
at-risk and neurodivergent teens and preteens we strive to give sunset society members a place of leadership, acceptance, friendship, accountability, opportunities and most importantly, unconditional love.
On Monday nights we hang out, do evening feeding for all 200+ animals, eat dinner and then break into smaller groups where we dive deeper into life skills, social emotional learning, animal care, child development and so much more. Each sunset society members experience is unique, tailored to what they are looking for and needing from our space.
Sunset Society members serve on Saturday mornings as leaders with our healing hearts animal care program participants, as mentors to special needs children who come to us looking for acceptance and hope.
Because of the leadership opportunities, vulnerable topics discussed, and out of respect for making this a safe and secure place for all of our members and animals sunset society requires a commitment. Monday nights with a drop off between 4:30-5:30 and pick up at 8:30, and then at least 50% of Saturday mornings a month from 9:30-12. We also ask that you commitment to at least 50% of our public days.
Within the program you will get the hands on chance to learn from a veterinarian, a dog trainer, an art therapist, an animal care specialist and professionals that specialize in special needs.
Parents, don't fret about homework getting done. Students are welcome to bring any assignments along with them during Sunset Society!
Out of respect and privacy for the group,
we ask that all members refrain from texting or using social media during the event.
This program is free however any donations are greatly appreciated beyond words.
Hear from the kids below why
Sunset Society is so important to them.
From Our Sunset Society Members
Allows me to watch and feel the positive impact of unconditional love.
Sunset helps me to make more friends and be less shy.
Sunset has shown me that I can shop up and be reliable. That I can provide help in all type of situations.
Sunset gives me friends to trust in.
Sunset Society gives me a place to feel safe and loved. It builds my trust in others, gives me purpose, and makes me a better leader.
Sunset helps me process and go through emotions, and be better at social situations.
Sunset gives me a space were I can be with kids who have gone through either similar things or the same. It feels like no one is judging you and people listen with an open heart and mind.
Sunset is therapy for me!
Sunset Society helps me be myself and feel protected.
Sunset gives me a place to escape to, and be free/sincere. I process a lot of my emotions in Sunset and without it I wouldn't understand myself.
Sunset helped me learn to communicate because everyone understands.
Sunset helps me forget about my outside world and I feel safe here.
Sunset Society makes me feel like I belong.
Sunset makes me feel safe and like I belong.
Sunset gives me a place to belong, but also to heal.
Sunset helps me to get my anger under control.
Have a Question about SUNSET SOCIETY
If you have a question about Sunset Society nights,
please contact us and include SUNSET SOCIETY in the subject.