Building Young Futures In Sarasota And DeSoto Counties

with Yolanda Mancha of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota And DeSoto Counties

For more than 50 years the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has played an integral role in building great futures for young people in the community. Vice-President of Advancement, Yolanda Mancha, discusses how their program succeeds and how they’ve been able to overcome the challenges of COVID-19.

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Mar 23, 2022

Hosted by: Nathalia Ortiz
Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team
#Florida #Community #General Interest #Local
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