Providing a Fair Chance

(7:08)

with Dr. Gretchen Van der Veer of Fair Chance

Posted

Dec 02, 2020

Dr. Gretchen Van der Veer, CEO of Fair Chance joins Elena Russo to discuss how their organization strengthens community based non-profits serving children and families experiencing poverty and the importance of supporting smaller non-profits.

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