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CORA "DONOR WALL" DEDICATION DAY

CORA Services took time in November to recognize both longtime benefactors of the agency, and those in particular who were instrumental in ensuring the successful construction of the agency's new service center. Friends and family joined CORA Services board members and staff for a brief ceremony and tours of the center. For more information on the CORA Services Foundation and its support of the work of CORA, please call the office of Institutional Advancement at 215-701-2502.

CORA Sponsors Unemployment/ Job Search Workshop

State Rapid Response Team Comes to Fox Chase May 7th, 2007

A free workshop will be held at CORA Services main campus, 8540 Verree Road with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor & Industry. The information provided will focus on assistance programs and services, such as: Unemployment Compensation, Job Search Assistance, Community Resources and Education & Training.

You may register for either the afternoon (1:30-3:30PM) session or the evening (7:00-9:00PM). The location is CORA's Conference Center 8540 Verree Road, in Northeast Philadelphia. To register, please email your contact information to Ceil Hanas at chanas@coraservices.org and indicate which session you would like to attend. You may also state in which topic you would be most interested.

TIME FOR SUMMER LEARNING?

READY TO LEARN? It is TIME and you can be READY but you have to sign up now for CORA's Summer Learning Center. First Grade Readiness, Study Skills and Reading/Math Tutoring are offered each year for a limited time and with limited spaces available. Now in its 20th year, the programs provide students of various age groups a very supportive learning environment with certified teachers who have a wealth of experience. It is a unique opportunity to foster a child's self-esteem as well as enhance academic growth. Sessions will run form June 22nd through July 17th and please call soon to sign up. Call 215-342-7660, Ext. 2580 or email info@coraservices.org TODAY!

CORA Classroom Champion 2009 Award Criteria

Each year, CORA Services hosts an event to celebrate its anniversary and raise money for its mission in order to continue the work of its founder Sister Charity and the Sisters of the Good Shepard. Rooted in a tradition of care and compassion, the mission of CORA Services is to assist children, youth and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges which impede their development and productivity.

Traditionally, the CORA Services Award is presented to business and community leaders for their contributions toward the growth and enrichment of local children and families. This year, CORA Services will also recognize a student for their achievements in the classroom and in their community. True to our mission of assisting children and families, the winner of the CORA Classroom Champion Award will receive a $1000 scholarship to be used for their future development and education. This scholarship will be awarded to a high school student who best exemplifies the qualities of an emerging leader, as well as the faith, compassion, optimism, courage and call to service that founder Sister Charity embodied. Nominees will be evaluated on scholastic ability, character, personality, leadership potential, and community service. Read More.

Join us for CORA for KIDS Golf Classic on June 15th

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CORA Services is pleased to announce that its first-ever executive golf tournament, CORA for KIDS Golf Classic, will take place on Monday, June 15, 2009 at JC Melrose Country Club.

The CORA for KIDS Golf Classic promises to a fun day of golf and entertainment for your clients, employees, business colleagues, friends, and family. There are sponsorship opportunities with great benefits for foursomes and visibility for your company. Please click on the link below to register your foursome today! To have your company logo included on the event brochure, we must have your commitment by April 10. In addition to the presenting sponsor opportunity, you can be the sponsor of the clubhouse entrance, practice area, player gift, lunch or dinner. Sponsorship also includes an on-course storyboard with your logo. This is a unique and interactive sign that engages the golfer with a brief, important message about CORA Services' mission, history, services, or upcoming events.

The JC Melrose Country Club, located at 7600 Tookany Creek Pkwy in Cheltenham, is the perfect venue for this inaugural event with its convenient location and well-designed golf course. The event begins with a buffet lunch and registration at noon. Golfers will tee off at 1:00 p.m. in a shotgun scramble format. The event will conclude with an awards dinner and networking in the newly renovated clubhouse.

Proceeds will benefit the comprehensive educational, counseling and referral programs provided by CORA Services to close to 20,000 children and families throughout the Philadelphia area each year. CORA Services has been helping families in the Philadelphia region for more than 37 years. With reduced funding from the government for many programs throughout the city, including CORA's, your support is needed more than ever.

Your participation at any level will be helping CORA Services continue to reach out to children and their families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. From the student struggling with their grades or speech to teenage pregnancy and alcohol addiction, CORA is ready to help families in our community. In these difficult economic times, CORA Services assists parents with safe after-school programs, as well as preschool and day care services. Out of school youth are assisted by GED preparation and job training skill classes.

Please join us on June 15th at JC Melrose Country Club as we raise funds and awareness to enable CORA Services to help more children and families in our community. For more information, please contact Patty Poach at 215-701-2560 or caring@coraservices.org.