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Getting to Know the CEO of Habitat for Humanity QC, Tom Fisher-King

By Gabe ZwierzynskiAndy McCray,

2 days ago

Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast.

Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff.

In this episode hear from Tom Fisher-King, the CEO of Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities. Hear about what the organization does for the community and how it helps people afford homes. What is the most common misconception about the organization and how long has Fisher-King been in charge? Find out that and more in the Getting to Know Podcast.

To watch click the video above or catch it on the Our Quad Cities News + streaming app or YouTube Channel.

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