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The Wilbur Hobbs "True Friend of Children Award" 2008 Honoree: Sara Nerken Sara Nerken is not only a "True Friend of Children," but of children and families across our region. For 10 years, she worked as an Attorney for the Defender Association in the Child Advocacy Unit and for two years prior to that, she clerked in Philadelphia’s Family Court. Sara also taught elementary school for four years. Most recently however, she served as Co-Chair of "Owning Our Future" the capital campaign for Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Sara also served on the boards of the Greater Philadelphia Women’s Medical Fund, Bread and Roses and served on the board of PCCY for many years and was the Co-Chair of our Super Party. Currently, Sara enjoys her time working at a children’s bookstore. For helping to improve the lives and life chances of children and families in our region, we are pleased to present the2008 Wilbur Hobbs "True Friend of Children Award" to Sara Nerken.
The Wilbur Hobbs Award is given by PCCY to an individual or group that has demonstrated concern for children, youth and families in our region and made a difference in their lives. Click here to learn more about Wilbur Hobbs.
The Lucy Sayre "Community Spirit Founders Award" 2008 Honoree: Judy BorieJudy Borie is a person with a community spirit that stretches from Cincinnati to Philadelphia. For nearly 20 years, she served as the Executive Director of The Girl Scouts of Greater Philadelphia where she diversified their funding streams, established the first local Corporate Advisory Council and launched an outreach program to homeless children, southeast asian refugee girls and girls in the Hispanic community in North Philadelphia. Judy also served one year as CEO of the Girl Scouts overseeing the merger between Scout Troops from Philadelphia and Delaware County. Her volunteer activities have included Leadership, Inc., The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, President of the Forum for Executive Women and of the Friends of the Free Library, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia Cares and of course serving on the Board of PCCY for many years and being Co-Chair of our Super Party. Judy currently serves on the boards of the Mendelssohn Club, Kardon Institute of the Arts for People with Disabilities and The Parent Infant Center. For her outstanding community spirit we are pleased to present the 2008 Lucy Sayre "Community Spirit Founders Award" to Judy Borie.
The Lucy Sayre Award is given by PCCY to an individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding volunteer achievements for children, youth and families in our region. Click here to learn more about Lucy Sayre. |
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