A Look Back at 2018

Reflecting on 2018

We are really looking forward to 2019, and celebrating 20 years of serving the youth of South Philadelphia. But before that, let us take a look back at 2018, a great year for us at Sunrise of Philadelphia!

The Philadelphia Out of School Time Literacy Initiative identified the work of Sunrise as having a significant impact on our students' reading levels. For our students at Key and Southwark School, none were reading at or above grade level when starting the 2017-2018 school year. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, by the end of the school year over 50% of our Southwark students were reading at or above grade level and every student at Key increased by more than one whole grade reading level.

Sunrise in the News

We were honored to be included among 38 fantastic non-profit organizations in Philadelphia at Generocity for Giving Tuesday. We had 12 Days of Giving leading up to Giving Tuesday, because we wanted to get the word out about some of the wonderful things we are able to do through generous support from all of you. Some great organizations, Fleisher Art Memorial and Coded by Kids, that we partner with were mentioned as well.

Every First Thursday of the Month, Fleisher Art Memorial and Sunrise of Philadelphia has Family Engagement Nights for 'Our Stories' - made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation. Our event celebrating Dia de los Muertos, was featured in an article by Grace Maiorano at the South Philly Rev iew.

On Thursday December 6, 2018, Inquirer Columnist Helen Ubiñas joined us at Southwark School, along with our friends at Puentes de Salud, with her 'Pop-Up Newsroom.' The youth made their own front page news stories and learned how to take photographs with photojournalist Ada Trillo.

There were many ways students across sites told their own stories this year. Sunrise Youth at Southwark, Edwin M. Stanton, and Chester A. Arthur Schools interviewed educators and community members for Lights on Afterschool, Thursday, October 25, 2018. At Sunrise, we try, as much as we can, to facilitate opportunities for our youth and community to authentically tell their own stories.

Catch Up on Our Podcast

Looking for a great podcast focused on community and education to listen to before heading back from Winter Break? Then look no further! Check out Sunrise Side of the Street, and a special thanks to Marcus Darpino, for making us sound so good every Friday at 4:30 PM.

Photo L-R: Marcus Darpino, Sunrise Executive Director Vince Litrenta, Sunrise Site Director at Arthur, Kat Kushing.

Every Contribution to Sunrise of Philadelphia Matters

The mission of Sunrise of Philadelphia is to support youth who face adversity in discovering their strengths, experiencing success, and preparing for their futures.

Since 1999, we have provided high-quality educational and youth development programs. Sunrise has a proven track record and strong working relationships within South Philadelphia. We provide academic enrichment, career and college programming and workforce development to over 1,000 youth annually.

Sunrise of Philadelphia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. Contributions are tax deductible and You still have time to make a donation for 2018.
To make a donation click here.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous New Year!

Sincerely,

The SunTeam
www.SunriseofPhila.org

No child will be denied participation to this program for reason of discrimination of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, gender identity or the inability to pay costs. Sunrise of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity at will employer and Equal Opportunity Care Provider.

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