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Sunrise at Afterschool Advocacy Day 2022

  • Writer: Noah Lattanzi
    Noah Lattanzi
  • Apr 14, 2022
  • 2 min read


On Tuesday March 29th students from Sunrise’s Afterschool enrichment program at South Philadelphia High (@therealsouthphillyhigh) joined advocates from around the state in Harrisburg, PA for #AfterschoolAdvocacyDay2022 !!!


This day annual day of advocacy is led in partnership between the PA state-wide afterschool and youth development network (PSAYDN) and it’s partners. The goal of Advocacy day is to give voice to the people who benefit from after school programs around the state and provide those passionate about the benefits of OST programs the opportunity to have their voices heard.


Capitol Tour -

Our day began with a tour of what president Rosevelt called “the most handsome capitol building in the country”. It was the first time in any state capitol building for all of the students on the tour. The guided exploration consisted of a tour of the entry rotunda, the senate chambers, house of Representatives chamber and the PA Supreme Court chambers. Students were especially interested in the gilded moldings and mind boggling amount of real gold and gold leaf that was used in the original capitol’s construction.


Meetings with Lawmakers -

Sunrise students joined the statewide coalition of OST advocates who spent the day meeting with members of the state legislature to share after school success stories and advocate for permanent statewide funding for OST programs across Philadelphia. Special thanks to the offices of Elizabeth Fiedler (@rep_fiedler) Representative Joanna McClinton (@repmcclinton) and Senator Chirstine Tartaglione (@senator_tartaglione) for taking the time to meet with us and discuss the need for afters school programs in our communities.


Rally on the Capitol Steps -

Student voice was on display during the after school rally on the capitol steps! Close to a dozen students and afterschool advocates spoke during this rally highlighting the direct impact of OST programs on youth from around the state. Sunrise’s own Sirron Gordon was one of the first speakers to the podium where he shared some of his proudest achievements including his recent acceptance to college and his work at Sunrise creating his digital art + graphic design portfolio.


On the way home -


The Sunrise van made a special stop on the way home! We filled up on snacks before heading back to South Philly High. What's your vote - Sheetz or Wawa?


 
 
 

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Philadelphia, PA 19148

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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

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