Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - 4:36
Bill Abplanalp, Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club
Posted Oct 24, 2017
Bill Abplanalp, Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club discusses their program which was founded in 1931. All activities are run by youth leaders ages 13-25. Their program teaches leadership skills and helps to teach leadership skills.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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