The Importance of Mentors

with Marcus Allen, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, discusses the importance of mentors and how his organization has worked to ensure the basic needs of kids are met during the pandemic. Recorded August 11, 2021.

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Aug 16, 2021

Hosted by: Jill Horner
Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team
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