The Oldest Community Center in Baltimore

(5:16)

with Zayon Hill of St. Francis Neighborhood Center

Posted

Dec 06, 2019

The St. Francis Neighborhood Center is the oldest community center in Baltimore City. They operate year-round development programs for children and families in poverty. Elena Russo talks about those programs and everyday life at the center with one of their current students, Zayon Hill.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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