Poverty and Housing in Philadelphia

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

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Sep 15, 2021

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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