My name is Dan De Vaul.  Sunny Acres is my creation, and it is my life. Here is my background, and how I became involved in what has become my life’s work:
•Founded Sunny Acres in November 2001.
•Live on site, and actively participate in the day-to-day operations of Sunny Acres. Our Founder – Dan De Vaul
•Born in San Luis Obispo and lived in the area, with my family, through high school and a year of college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
•Grew up in the house shown to the right above. My father farmed various properties in San Luis Obispo, including the property that is now the location of Sunny Acres.
•Moved to Phoenix in 1966, working several jobs and developing my skills in various trades.Sought out and lived a “fast life,” a life destined to encounter serious challenges of my own making.
•In 1970, was involved in a serious automobile accident, and suffered a broken neck. For approximately an eight month period, was quadriplegic, eventually recovering to where ambulation was possible, with the lingering effects of partial right side paralysis.
•As a result, became addicted to painkillers.
•Kicked them, became addicted to alcohol.
•Kicked alcohol, have been clean for 20 years. 10 years without cigarettes.
•Enjoy working with my hands, having others to assist me, and teaching them.
•Continued my father’s tradition of providing work and a place to live for people. Built Section 8 housing in Phoenix. At Sunny Acres, we have been as high as 73 residents.
•Am totally dedicated to Sunny Acres, and to making it the most successful clean and sober facility in the area.

Our concept works. Let us prove it to you.
We believe that a good foundation is the most important step in building a new life in sobriety. Some of our clients have special needs, or may have obligations to parole, probation, or mental health. Our associates come from many walks of life, but they all share a common goal: learning to live clean and sober. They form a diverse and unique community, with a genuine interest in helping each other overcome the disease of addiction and succeed in living a more responsible and productive life. Clients are offered work, access to meals in a community kitchen and when available, housing based on their individual needs. Our program allows associates to attend on-site meetings twice a week for Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, and one Community Meeting where we discuss ways of improving and strengthening the community. We believe that the success of the individual serves to enhance and enrich the community as a whole.
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