Comcast Cares Day 2018 - Little Fort Elementary School | Comcast Newsmakers

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Little For Elementary School

Posted May 18, 2018

Little For Elementary School in Waukegan, IL partnered with Comcast for the 17th annual Comcast Cares Day. Volunteers gave the school some much needed TLC. They refreshed the classroom by refurbishing shelving units and painting. They also cleaned up grounds and planted flowers.

Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team

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