LEAP Children's Programs | Comcast Newsmakers

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with Elvert Eden on Counselors, Mentors, Tutors and Role Models

Posted May 18, 2018

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 Clemons Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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