Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Part 1 | Comcast Newsmakers

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with David Stevenson on Youth Programs

Posted Sep 25, 2017

YMCA's across the nation focus on youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. Summer programs, swim programs and school programs all contribute to strengthening communities and developing children regardless of the ability to pay. Connecticut Central Coast YMCA CEO, David Stevenson, joins Newsmakers. For part 2 of our conversation with David Stevenson click here. Interview recorded on August 9, 2017 at Gateway Community College.

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