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S30 E25: Young People Solving Community Problems

Season 30 Episode 25 | 26m 44s

Five teams with six young people each are attempting to find low-cost solutions to issues facing the Peoria area. State Senator Chuck Weaver and three of the young team leaders discuss this new effort called the 1000# Project – the one-thousand pounds project. The goals are to develop a pool of future leaders, build relationships among ethnic groups and improve the area through targeted missions.

Aired: 04/05/18

Rating: TV-G

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