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Through Our Eyes: Just Being a Kid
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Posted onOn Friday, Dec. 9, Alphapointe Youth joined the youth from Center of Hope Ministries to participate in a Community Service Project to give back to other youth in appreciation for all they have received this year. The youth celebrated T.G.I. with F.F.: being Thankful, Grateful, Impactful with Family & Friends! The goal was to have…
Through Our Eyes: The Making of Dreamcaster – Part 2
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