Inner City Youth | Comcast Newsmakers

Inner City Youth - 5:06

with Ken Smith on Service Projects

Posted Jan 15, 2018

YouthBuild Boston is an innovative non-profit that builds the workforce and affordable housing. YouthBuild Boston also serves local non-profits, and creates service projects for area businesses. Ken Smith, Executive Director, tells you how during Comcast Newsmakers.

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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