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Hebert Welles Testifies Before Minnesota Legislature

Leah Hebert Welles Minnesota Legislature on behalf of the Senior Meals and Services Coalition

Open Arms CEO Leah Hebert Welles Testifies before Minnesota Legislature on behalf of the Senior Meals and Services Coalition

On Wednesday, March 12, Open Arms CEO, Leah Hebert Welles, joined Dawn Simonson of Trellis and Jeff Wyant of Semcac in testifying before the Minnesota Legislature on behalf of the Senior Meals and Services Coalition. The coalition is seeking funding to expand senior nutrition programs and essential support services that help older adults remain in their homes. The bill would provide $11 million for meals for our senior neighbors.

Watch Leah, Dawn, and Jeff testify HERE, starting at the 1:24 mark.
 

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