Disinvested Communities

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Edward Coleman, West Side Forward

Posted

Dec 13, 2019

West Side Forward focuses on disinvested communities. They work with people who have an interest and those who can benefit from their programs including workforce development and entrepreneurship.

Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team

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