Not everyone in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States is polarized by politics. Thousands of citizens including faith groups, businesses, government and community organizations are supporting a month-long initiative called Day to Serve. Here's what it looks like.
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Boy Scouts of America Honors the Church
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