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Hand, Heart,+Soul Project
Advocacy matters because lasting change begins when we speak. Authenticity, not perfection, is at the core of our belief
Hand, Heart,+Soul Project

Advocacy matters because lasting change begins when we speak.

Authenticity, not perfection, is at the core of our beliefs. Our Policy and People series has gained traction over the year. From seed to implementation, it will continue. Stay tuned for an upcoming intergenerational policy initiative. Here, Senior Policy Advisor Hon. Valencia Stovall addresses a group at the Clayton Community Resource Network meeting. #TheInvisibleWork #NonProfitAdvocacyMatters #AdvocacyCreatesChange
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