Building Hope and Homes to Achieve the American Dream | Comcast Newsmakers

Building Hope and Homes to Achieve the American Dream - 4:30

Penny Bolden, Manager of Corporate Relations, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia

Posted Jan 29, 2018

Elena Russo talks with Penny Bolden, Manager of Corporate Relations, and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia. They discuss how they provide affordable home options for the people who are in 40-80% area median income bracket. For more videos and information on your community, go to http://comcastnewsmakers.com/

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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