Episode 5: Economic Development thru the Arts

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“Well, during the pandemic, homelessness doesn’t stop, right? I was always out there regardless, what the orders and stuff like that. I did a lot of the outfield work, collecting stories and stuff like that, meeting all kinds of people that are on the streets, and it was amazing Right?

And then having that chance to getting somebody back on their, feet again. Just to see their faces and the, gratefulness that, we were there for them. I mean, there’s nothing like it. I mean, to me, it heals me every day. Being able to be out there and helping the people that are in need.”

— Ray Bonnetrouge, LEAP Co-Chair and Peer Coordinator, New Leaf Project

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