Opening Doors for People in Need

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Joe Fay, Executive Director of FACETS

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Mar 31, 2017

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Yolanda Vasquez talks with Joe Fay, Executive Director of FACETS. They discuss how they help prevent homelessness in Fairfax County. Help support the organization by attending the Opening Doors Breakfast on April 20^th. Follow FACETS on Facebook and Twitter. Taped 03/28/17. For more videos and information on your community, go to http://comcastnewsmakers.com/

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