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Christian Appalachian Project – 2020

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) selected the Elgin Children’s Foundation as its 2020 Champions of Appalachia.

The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a positive, long-term impact in the lives of people in Appalachia. Picture in the photo is Paul Phillips, Tracy Farmer and Greg Wilson.

 

 

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