Our Story

The Sunshine Squad was founded as an initiative to build connection between seniors and teens, both of whom have been targeted by the growing loneliness epidemic. By letting these two groups interact over crafts, we hope to combat isolation and create meaningful relationships that benefit both generations.

Anisa Chandra
Anisa Chandra
Co-Founder
Akshara Sunder
Akshara Sunder
Co-Founder
Stella Krestel-Smith
Stella Krestel-Smith
Graphic Design Lead
Anusha Mukhopadhyay
Anusha Mukhopadhyay
Crafts Coordinator
Tara Sundarlingam
Tara Sundarlingam
Outreach Coordinator
Clara Hultman
Clara Hultman
Chapter Lead
Inika Adapala
Inika Adapala
Chapter Lead

Our Awards

The Sunshine Squad is honored to have recieved awards that recognize our dedication to community service and our impact on the lives of nursing home residents. We are proud to have been awarded a certificate of recognition from not only the YMCA, but also from both Senator Dave Cortese and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. These awards serve as a testament to the hard work and compassion of our volunteers, and we are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in our community.