On the Ground Podcast: Agape summer camps take youth on around the world
Angela Garland and David Jordan dive into Agape's mission to keep kids out of foster care, reduce poverty and take youth from Frayser, Whitehaven and Hickory Hill around the world with a global curriculum.
On S2:E6 of the On the Ground Podcast, Angela Garland and David Jordan dive into Agape Child and Family Services‘ mission to keep kids out of foster care and reduce poverty by working alongside some of Memphis’ most at-risk youth and families. This summer they’re hosting camps in Frayser, Whitehaven and Hickory Hill that take their kids around the world with a global curriculum.
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