Sustaining and Empowering the Latino Community

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Gloria Vazquez Merrick

Posted

Mar 19, 2018

Gloria Vazquez Merrick, Latino Hispanic American Community Center Exec. Dir., tells host Jill Horner about the many programs and services the center has in place to sustain and empower Latino individuals and families in the Greater Harrisburg Area, including helping Hurricane Maria victims in and from Puerto Rico. www.lhacc.org

Hosted by: Jill Horner Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

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