PBS News Hour

How a Detroit nonprofit provides jobs, clothing and shelter

Communities across the country are struggling to create jobs and reduce homelessness. In Detroit, a nonprofit called Empowerment Plan has found a way to address both problems. The organization helps people in need with a unique, multipurpose garment, employment and a path toward continuing education. Special correspondent Mary Ellen Geist reports.

How a Detroit nonprofit provides jobs, clothing and shelter

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