Wabash Valley
Dec 6 2005, Bhawana Negi

Kidnapping, molestation, and abuse- these words do not create any sensational headlines for the Wabash Valley children, as the biggest issue among them is poverty.

There are around 17 percent of the children in Vigo, which live in poverty. According..

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