Dan DeVaul
My name is Dan DeVaul, and I don’t want to introduce myself to you using a bunch of sentences starting with “I.” Here are the things about me that you should know.
§ Founded Sunny Acres in November 2001.
§ Live on site, and actively participate in the day-to-day operations of Sunny Acres.
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§ 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 that was 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 a 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.