About this episode
Frank Murphy interviews Kelsie Crittendon about Sunshine Services and their mission to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
Frank Murphy interviews Kelsie Crittendon, Executive Director of Sunshine Services. Its mission is to provide person-centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities that promote independence, inclusion, and empowerment to reach their personal vision of happiness and life satisfaction. Learn more at https://sunshineservicesknox.org/ A fundraiser titled Golden Hour: An Evening to Shine Forward will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Sunshine Services, 3000 N. Central Street, Knoxville from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. "Early Shine" tickets are $75 and are expected to sell out in advance. General Admission tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $100. Each ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar featuring beer and wine, along with access to the full Golden Hour experience, which includes live music, a live painting and an auction. Recently, Sunshine had to close their long-standing workshop program. In response, they established the Sunshine Transition Fund to support the individuals who were directly impacted by the workshop closure. The goal is to make sure each person has the resources and support they need as they transition into new…
People in this episode
Host: Frank Murphy
Guest: Kelsie Crittendon
Topics covered
- developmental disabilities
- independence
- inclusion
- empowerment
- fundraising
- employment support
Keywords
- Sunshine Services
- developmental disabilities
- fundraiser
- Golden Hour
- employment transition
- job coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sunshine Services
Places: Knoxville
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