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Aug 2024
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68. Dawn White-Fosdick: Christian Assist...

Bob Rivard
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This week’s guest is Dawn White-Fosdick, the longtime president and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry, widely known as CAM, which serves both the city's homeless as well as families who have housing but are experiencing crisis in their lives. For the month of August, the Wade Richmond Foundation is matching every dollar raised up to $100,000, so now is a great time to learn how you can help support the 70K members of our community served annually by CAM or learn how to access their services yourself. 

 
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