Poverty and Housing in Philadelphia

with Andrea Custis, President and CEO, Urban League of Philadelphia

Andrea Custis, President and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia discusses their work to move the needle on poverty including helping people to build intergenerational wealth through home ownership. Recorded September 10, 2021.

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Sep 15, 2021

Hosted by: Jill Horner

Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team

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