Innovative Approaches to Solving Social Problems

- 7:39

with Atif Bostic of Uplift Solutions

Posted

Feb 19, 2021

Atif Bostic, Executive Director of Uplift Solutions, discusses his organization’s innovative approach to solving social problems. Their programs focus on job training and life skills programs for those who were previously incarcerated and an innovative food rescue program that utilizes technology and volunteers to serve food-insecure individuals. Recorded February 10, 2021

Hosted by: Jill Horner Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team

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