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4.6 years—that is how long the average person will stay at a job. Michael J. Hart, Vice President of Customer Service and Operations Support, decided to multiply that by 8. After 37 years, Michael is retiring from Sunrise.

Abi Kurian, Day Program Supervisor for the Eureka Day Program promoted an arts and crafts contest amongst the residents throughout the South Miami-Dade Operations. The inspiration and enthusiasm displayed was truly heartwarming.

Thanks to Jolynne Mendez, Director of Operations, Central Miami Dade, for working on a project creating “Thank You” cards, addressed to health care workers who are on the frontlines treating patients with COVID-19 at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Obviously at this point in time, safety and social distancing are our top priorities. But that doesn’t mean that connecting with others has to stop. A sense of connection and human interaction is vital to our well being – especially now.

The ANCOR Foundation is a national trade association created to recognize and assist those who provide programs, and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

As the scope and scale of the Coronavirus has grown, so has our commitment to do everything in our power to ensure the health and safety of those who we support, as well as our staff.

On February 12, 2020, Mary C. Mayhew, Secretary for the Florida Agency of Health Care Administration, visited our ICF (Intermediate Care Facility) Davie Group Home, in Davie Florida.

June 2020 will mark the 55th anniversary of the incorporation of the organization that became known as Sunrise Community. During those 55 years, we’ve had the honor and privilege of helping thousands of people with intellectual developmental disabilities.