Cora Jean Dickerson
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(via Richmond Times-Dispatch)
About Richmond's Honorary Street Name Designations
Honorary street names can be found throughout Richmond, and are intended to memorialize individuals for their civic, cultural, humanitarian, or historically significant contributions to the Richmond Community. These designations typically apply to a portion of a street, such as a city block, and are designated by Richmond City Council via the passing of an Ordinance. Honorary street names do not replace the existing name of a street and do not require an alteration to maps or addresses.
Cora Jean Dickerson
Richmond City Council chose to honor Cora Jean Dickerson for a lifetime of service to improve the lives of Richmond residents, particularly focusing on the aging and the disabled. She was a dedicated member of the Richmond Department of Human Services Aging & Disabilities Advisory Board, and additionally served on committees and boards focused on social services for a variety of organizations. Mrs. Dickerson worked as a manager at the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s 2-1-1 Call Center. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to essential health and human services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mrs. Dickerson retired after 30 years of service with the organization.
Designation Area:
The 1700 block of Blair Street, in honor of Cora Jean Dickerson.
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