Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19

with Clare Higgins of Community Action Pioneer Valley

Covid-19 has highlighted inequities that exist for low income and marginalized communities. Clare Higgins talks about the many social services Community Action Pioneer Valley provides to vulnerable populations.

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Jun 14, 2021

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson
Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
#Massachusetts #Community #General Interest #Local
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