Empowerment Center Will Aid Poughkeepsie Residents

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A community empowerment center opened Saturday, Jan. 8 in Poughkeepskie, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.

A ribbon cutting marked the official opening of the James and Leatrice Hunt Community Empowerment Center in Poughkeepsie.
Photo Credit: *People for a Better Poughkeepsie on Facebook*

Donna Christopher

01/13/2016 5:00 a.m.

The James and Leatrice Hunt Community Empowerment Center at 90 Market St. was named for Beth-El Church of God In Christ Pastor Dwight Hunt's parents, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal.

The center will offer GED, mentoring and other programs, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.

Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal story.

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