About Sunrise
Sunrise Community is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the
country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of
the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with
deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller
companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last
50 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South
Florida to over 2,000 across seven states with over 3,000 exceptional employees.
At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique
needs of each person seeking or receiving services. These customized services are for
people of all ages and abilities, ranging from minimal support and supervision to the most
complex medical and behavioral supports. Using innovative, person-centered approaches, we
work with people to ensure they have a choice and make sure that their services properly
support them in achieving higher levels of independence, self-determination, personal
responsibility and access to the community.
The continued focus and commitment to the Sunrise mission “creating valued lives for people with disabilities” has always been the primary focus and is engrained in the culture of the
organization. With a long history and proven track record, we will continue to build upon the
organization’s past and look forward into the future.
