Lebanon PA’s Next Big Step Toward Helping The Underserved

Rafael Torres, WEPA Empowerment Center Inc.

Increased efforts are underway in Lebanon PA to provide a pathway out of poverty for the unemployed and underemployed via "a dream come true" workforce development center. Guest Rafael Torres, Co-founder of the WEPA Empowerment Center Inc., talks with host Tate Blanchard about purchasing an historical building to continue its mission of Working to Empower People for Advancement. wepaempowercenter.org

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Apr 09, 2022

Hosted by: Tate Blanchard

Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

#Pennsylvania #General Interest #Local

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