In 1999, Sunrise of Philadelphia was founded. The Sunrise Program is a DPW Licensed 501C3 non-profit organization that participated in the Southeast Regional Keystone STARS. Sunrise was a dream that became a reality by a special group of highly respected and experienced Educators and Community Service Administrators. Through their dedication, knowledge and special understanding, these people put together a program that reaches out to unite Schools, Communities and Families. The Sunrise Program impacts lives of struggling, underachieving students. The after school enrichment programs, help in the growth and achievement of the children and their families. Sunrise continues to grow with its programs and services offered, with the needs of the children, parents and community always number one.