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Kathryn Socha, Heartland Alliance's Asset Building Program

Posted Dec 12, 2019

Heartland Alliance gives assistance in building assets & taking advantage of opportunities for the low income working class. They offer financial education workshops & family self sufficiency programs to give individuals the financial tools they need.

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

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