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It's a wrap! -- Greeting and 2020 Update from FIC Core Team

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Cynthia Tina
  • November 18, 2020
Virtual meeting of community leaders discussing intentional community initiatives.

Friends and supporters,

We put together the video above as our way of saying hello, showing appreciation for your support, and giving some updates on how 2020 was for FIC. Have a watch and enjoy!

Much more information is available in our 2020 Annual Report.

This report is the culmination of a year of unexpected shifts, growth and hard work at FIC. Learn about how 2020 went and join us in celebrating all we have achieved together.

LOOK INSIDE!

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