LIFT DC

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Dr. Kristy Arnold, Executive Director of LIFT DC

Posted

Jul 29, 2019

Elena Russo talks with the Executive Director of LIFT DC, Dr. Kristy Arnold. LIFT provides families with funds to meet emergency needs and support long-term goals, connects parents to a broader community of their peers and volunteer mentors and provides access to curated local resources and partnerships. Through this relationship, they help parents develop the personal well-being, social connections and financial strength they need to achieve economic mobility and break the cycle of poverty for their families. For more information on LIFT DC, visit their website.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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