The Sunset Community is a centre of learning and excellence for adults with disabilities in the Northern part of Nova Scotia. We provide safe and supportive living, learning, and work environments so individuals can live a satisfying and meaningful life. The Sunset Community is a leader in removing barriers that prevent those we support from access to choices.
Our Vision
All people will have access to choices and the freedom to live personally satisfying and meaningful lives!
Our Values
The Sunset Community holds certain values as basic in the way we work with one another and the individuals we serve.
Collaboration
We support and encourage the positive involvement of all stakeholders.
Accountability
We are responsible for our actions and behaviours, our decisions, our successes and our failures. We are responsible and creative in maximizing our resources. We are honest in answering for our decisions and actions.
Respect, Dignity, and Compassion
We first focus on the strengths of individuals. All individuals have the potential to grow and learn. All individuals and cultures deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Excellence
We are committed to upholding the highest quality of service to those we serve through the pursuit of best practices and lifelong learning.
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Directors and Officers
JENNIFER HOUGHTALING
Chair
JANE MCPHERSON
Vice Chair
ALAN WEBB
Treasurer
Members at Large
HOLLY MACDONALD
Community Member
ELIZABETH CLARKE
Community Member
GORDON JOHNSON
Community Member
ROBERT BARNES
Community Member
Municipal Appointees
KATHY REDMOND
Councillor, District 4
ROD GILROY
Councillor, District 2
JENNIFER HOUGHTALING
Counsellor, District 3
Leadership
Program Leaders
Holistic Services: Brent Wilson, David MacEwan
Community Living Options: Matthew Ward, Alana Rushton
Health Services: Miranda Purdy, Sherri Hawkes
Lifestyles and Volunteer Services: Kelly Trenholm
Community Inclusion: Leah Brander
Maintenance and Safety Services: Carol Pounder
Support Services: Michelle Lavender
Social Enterprises: Wade Adshade, Amanda Purdy
Supported Employment Services: Carrie Nix
Health Services
Medical Services: Dr. I Semenov, MD
Psychiatric Services: Dr. K Macneill, MD
Clinical Dietitian: Angela Ward, RDt
Occupational Therapist: Maddie Sherman, OT