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Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham visits CORA
Sister Nora Dennehy receives award
CORA Services BOASTS OLYMPIC HOPEFULErica Waller Hill...
Her dedication to her sport certainly carries over to her work with the kids and families at the Beacon. Parents know that the direction they receive from Erica will point them in the right direction and she always inspires her staff to "put" forth their best effort. Today, she continues to follow her dreams to become the first USA woman to win an Olympic medal in shot put and discus. The CORA Services family will be watching her this summer in Beijing, China.
CORA Services is hosting:The Northeast Times and The Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce present: The Annual Business Expo
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On Friday June 6th CORA Services hosted a visit by Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham. DA Abraham got to visit each of our service areas, meet staff and get a more complete understanding of the scope and range of agency programs. She was of course very appreciative of those units that serve to divert youth from entering the juvenile justice system. She invited CORA to apply for a grant from her own foundation, Urban Genesis for possible support. In photo, from left are Dr. Anthony Chunn, DA Lynne Abraham, Speaker of the PA House Dennis O'Brien and Jim Harron. During the visit by the District Attorney, CORA board member and Speaker of the PA House, Dennis O'Brien stopped by as well.
Sister Nora Dennehy, of CORA's Lifeline Program received an award at the annual meeting of Youth Services, Inc. last week. Sr. Nora was recognized for her work with young mothers by the agency which offers foster care, group homes and crisis nurseries at six different locations throughout the city. A number of Lifeline cases had been referred by Youth Services and were able to be served by CORA. Sr. Nora is pictured here with Cortney Encarnacion of the Youth Services staff.
For the most part of every day, Erica Waller-Hill is the Site Director at CORA Services's Thurgood Marshall Beacon Center. But she is a woman of many talents and versatility. Track and field has always been her sport of choice. She began track and field in the seventh grade, starting with shot put. In 1991, while still in the 7th grade, Erica broke the middle school record for the shot put, a mark that stands today. She continued to compete in high school on all levels and became district champ in 1994 and 1995. She also ranks in the top five in the discus and shot put in the state of Pennsylvania.
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