Center for Economic Progress: Seeking Help in Struggling Economy

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Seeking Help in Struggling Economy

With many people concerned about their jobs, the struggling economy is impacting everyone. Where can you go for help? CBS2 Charity Contributor Lisa Dietlin highlighted the Center for Economic Progress. Dietlin is a contributing expert on philanthropy and giving and appears monthly on CBS2 Chicago.

On October 5, 2008, Dietlin talked about how individuals can make a difference on Main Street, despite changes happening on Wall Street by getting involved in charities like the Center.

Watch the segment online.

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