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United Way NWVT - 4:53

with Jesse Bridges on Community Needs

Posted Dec 29, 2017

From homelessness to hunger, the United Way of Northwest Vermont tackles the most pressing community needs by mobilizing volunteers and funding programs that will make the strongest impact and provide opportunities to strengthen its communities. Interview recorded on October 26, 2017 at the University of Vermont.

Hosted by: Eric Clemons Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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