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Nonprofit's study program hopes to help students prepare for school year

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DallasJuly 23, 2024 4:39 pm

Nonprofit's study program hopes to help students prepare for school year

The nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul of Dallas is on a mission to address several issues. That includes poverty, homeless, and running a charitable pharmacy. As we get closer to the end of summer and school starting soon we learn more about their study time program in this NBC 5 Community Conversation with vince sims.

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