Overcoming Barriers - 5:14
with Allison Daze of By The Hand Club For Kids
Posted Feb 14, 2018
Allison Daze, By The Hand Club For Kids discusses their beginning in 2001 has grown to 5 locations which serve 1,300 kids annually and target kids most likely to drop out of school. Offered is homework help, literacy programs, eye & dental care.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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