The intitial survey involved sending forms to 57 schools across inner city, metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.

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Shortly afterwards, he and his wife created the Artists Collective, a non-profit organization that teaches the arts to inner city youth in Hartford.

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By mentoring staff, a non-profit board member gets the chance to see the inner workings of the outfit, add value to the operation, and at the same time establish good will among a team.

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