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#AfterschoolWorkspa!

The Team

After School Programs in PA are more necessary now than ever.

81% of Parents agree that after school programs help working parents keep their jobs 

81% of parents agree that programs provide kids with opportunities to learn life skills

73% of parents agree that after school programs reduce the likelihood of youth engaging in risky behaviors 

What can you do to help guarantee funding for after school programs in Pennsylvania?

Share your story on why #AfterschoolWorksPA
for you!

Learn More About Why Afterschool Works below! 

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#AfterschoolWorkspa

For Youth

-1 in 5 young people in the US are left alone after the school day ends

-After school activities during elementary school are linked to academic success, fewer behavior problems, and higher self esteem

-Youth are able to access enrichment activities that they otherwise would not be able to access

-High quality after school programs lead to better: attendance, behavior, grades, and test scores

-After school programs give students better work habits

-After school programs narrow the math achievement gap 

#AfterschoolWorksPA

For Families

-88% of parents support public funding for after school programs 

-81% of parents agree that programs help working parents keep their jobs

-73% of parents agree that afterschool programs reduce the likelihood of youth engaging in risky behaviors

-91% of parents are satisfied that their child's afterschool program has knowledgeable and caring staff

-83% if parents are satisfied with the homework help that their child receives in their afterschool program

-81% of parents agree that programs provide kids opportunities to learn life skills

-93% of parents are satisfied with the safe environment of their childs afterschool program 

Ashley Jones

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#AfterschoolWorksPA

For Society

-Research shows that Pennsylvania saves $6.69 for every $1 invested in out-of-school
time (OST) programs
. This nearly 7 to 1 return on investment results from the benefits of
reduced substance use, teen pregnancies, violent crime, and high school dropout rates.

-40% of low income families report trouble in finding childcare during afterschool hours

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907 Cantrell Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

Contact:

Phone: 215-952-2730
Email: Info@sunriseofphila.org

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Program Sites:

Francis Scott Key Elementary School:
2230 S 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

267-294-3119

Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy:

2000 Catharine St.

Philadelphia, PA 19146

267-361-5605

South Philadelphia High School 

2101 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

215-952-2725

Eliza B. Kirkbride School:
1501 S. 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

215-459-5572

Edwin M. Stanton School:
1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

267-334-9822

Southwark School:
1835 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

215-910-2528

Science Leadership Academy Middle School:

3610 Warren Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215-833-4817

Guion S. Bluford Elementary School

5720 Media St. 
Philadelphia, PA 19131

267-231-4827

F. Amadee Bregy

School

1700 Bigler St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

267-995-0382

Samuel Powel School 

3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104 

215-833-4817

Christ Lutheran Church Upper Darby
7240 Walnut Street

Upper Darby, PA 19082

445-776-4538

George A. McCall

Elementary School

325 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

267- 683-1468

Thomas G. Morton

School

2501 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

445-942-8547

Blankenburg Elementary School

4600 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

445-238-2608

Barry Elementary School

5900 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

445-221-2336

Sunrise of Philadelphia, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The official registration and financial information of Sunrise of Philadelphia, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Sunrise of Philadelphia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider.

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