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We understand the value of in person opportunities to meet and share our experiences and stories, but that's not always easy to do. The pandemic taught us that there is another way to reach folks, virtually anywhere. (see what we did there - virtually!)
Check back for more soon as we continue to build the site with feedback from our community.
You told us and we're listening. We're getting modern with a new engagement software platform!
We understand the value of in person opportunities to meet and share our experiences and stories, but that's not always easy to do. The pandemic taught us that there is another way to reach folks, virtually anywhere. (see what we did there - virtually!)
Check back for more soon as we continue to build the site with feedback from our community.
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