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Empowering Abilities. Building Confidence. Preparing for Real Work.
Sonny House Job Skills Program helps high school students with cognitive disabilities build independence.

Sonny House Job Skills Program helps high school students with cognitive disabilities build independence.
Students learn packaging, teamwork, workplace behavior, and task completion through our dog-treat micro-business.
A 4-week café job-skills pilot (coming soon) teaching customer service, food prep, cashier skills, and clean-up routines.
Open houses, community events, and student showcases that build confidence and connect families and supporters.

Students currently participate in Sonny House’s after-school dog treat micro-business, where they learn production, packaging, teamwork, and workplace behavior in a supportive environment.
This hands-on experience helps students build confidence, independence, and job readiness skills.


Students participating in the dog treat making after school program

This NBC Channel 4 feature highlights how art and creative expression help students with special needs process emotions and communicate their experiences. The segment shares the heart behind Sonny House — creating safe, meaningful opportunities for students to build confidence, self-expression, and connection.

Sonny House was honored to receive the VOYA Unsung Heroes Award, recognizing innovative programs that make a lasting difference for students. This award celebrates the impact of hands-on job skills training and the dedication to helping students with cognitive disabilities prepare for real-world success.
Students from Sonny House had the opportunity to perform at Wolf Trap, demonstrating confidence, teamwork, and creativity on a professional stage. Experiences like this help students build independence, communication skills, and pride in their accomplishments.
President - LeAnn Holden-Martin
Bowie, Maryland, United States
Email: infosonnyhouse@gmail.com Prince George’s County, Maryland
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