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.
Our Impact
Sunrise’s success in engaging students and supporting their academic and personal development is evidenced by student attendance and retention, as well as academic indicators. In 2015-16, 63% of Sunrise participants attended 30 or more days of programming (K-12). External evaluation (2015) of Sunrise’s 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) show that 94% of students who attended our program made achievement level gains (moving at least one letter grade from fall to spring) or maintained a C or better in reading. According to PSSA scores (students 3rd grade and above), 42% of students who regularly attended our program scored proficient or advanced in reading, compared to just 23% of non-participating students. Sunrise’s 2015 summer learning program directly impacted student’s literacy levels – data shows 75% of Sunrise’s students maintained current reading levels, while non-participating students lost an average of two reading levels during the summer. Thirty percent of South Philadelphia High School’s graduating class of 2015 was able to graduate after completing credits through Sunrise credit recovery.
Check out our Year in Review outlining our impact this year: Year in Review 2019
Who We Are
Board of Directors:
• Michael Rosman - Chair, Senior Home Loan Advisor, JP Morgan Chase Bank
• Frank Robinson MBA - Vice Chair/Treasurer, Managing Partner at Kairos Development Group
• Anthony N. Di Pietro, M.Ed - Secretary, high school principal and South Philadelphia High School Hall of Fame member
• Diana Banh - Assistant Branch Manager, Beneficial Bank
• Josh Smargiassi - Principal, Corporate Facilities Inc.
Founders:
• Loretta V. Crea
• Dr. Benjamin DiTullio, Ed.D.
• Vincent J. Litrenta
• Alfonso A. Sorichetti
Staff:
Administrative Office:
Vincent J. Litrenta
Executive Director
Laura Johnson
Director of Programs, Data and Evaluation
Anthony LaMorgia
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Christina DeAngelo, MS
Controller
Maritza Gonzalez
Director of Youth and Family Services
Ben Cooper, MS
Program Quality Director
Marina Fradera, M.Ed.
Trauma and Curriculum Specialist
Bernadette Townes
Administrative Assistant
Sheila Robinson
HR Assistant
Francis Scott Key School Site:
Patricia Townes
Site Director K-5
Lavon Howard
Site Director Middle School
Southwark School Site:
Danielle Devose
Site Director Elementary School
Marcedes Kennedy
Site Director Middle School
Eliza B. Kirkbride School Site:
Morgyn Yates
Site Director
Chester A. Arthur School Site:
Devona Melton
Site Director
Edwin M. Stanton School Site:
Jacqueline Smith
Site Director
South Philadelphia High School Site:
Brianna Morales
High School Coordinator
