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9/17/2022 and 9/18/2022

Now That's What I Call a Welcome!


Reconciliation Village

https://youtu.be/k5ApdDsjm5g




Women's Opportunity Center

https://youtu.be/rgZjBQLEQJE

https://youtu.be/5dAiZcyXfsM

https://youtu.be/l80PiKYhQ0k

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZMZ6N_FuAq8

https://youtube.com/shorts/Fps3E_5QI5M
















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