Episode 10: A Brighter Way
McQuaid Mission
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31m
Can you imagine being in so much dental pain that you take a drill to your own mouth? This is just one of many emotional stories happening inside one very special dental center. Dr. Kris Volcheck, CEO & Founder of Brighter Way Institute, will join us live in studio to share the incredible efforts underway to help those experiencing homelessness. Plus, find out how the Action Nexus is bringing power players to the table with the “Regional Collaborative on Homelessness.”
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