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United Way, local barbers team up to put books in kids’ hands

  • Dec 19, 2025
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United Way, local barbers team up to put books in kids’ hands

United Way, local barbers team up to put books in kids’ hands

The United Way of Champaign County has launched a new literacy initiative aimed at meeting kids where they already feel comfortable.

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