with Elvert Eden on Counselors, Mentors, Tutors and Role Models
Posted May 18, 2018
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LEAP is a unique program that trains college and public high school students to counsel younger children in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Joining host Eric Clemons is Elvert Eden, Director of Youth Development and Aquatics at LEAP in New Haven, CT.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
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Interview recorded June 20, 2017. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
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