United Planning Organization

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Andrea Thomas, President and CEO, United Planning Organization

Posted

Feb 28, 2020

Since 1962, the United Planning Organization has focused on changing the narrative for Washington DC’s low-income residents. Their President and CEO, Andrea Thomas joins Elena Russo to discuss the resources available for citizens to break the lines of poverty.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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