Jasper-Newton Foundation’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ a Success

Newsmakers with Russ Martin

Jasper-Newton Foundation's 'Giving Tuesday' a Success

We spoke with Brienne Hooker, Executive Director of the Jasper-Newton Foundation, and she has information on the dollars donated for this event being one of the biggest ever! She talks about how you can find a number of eligible non-profits at the foundation’s website, and also about the status of the new park in Morocco.

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