The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Charity's Ice-Cream Franchise Hits a Rocky Road During Its First Year

By Nicole Wallace

Nonprofit leaders say many factors can help make a poor urban neighborhood stronger. For Lisa E. Johanon, a key ingredient is ice cream.

As head of the Central Detroit Christian Development Corporation, Ms. Johanon had long been frustrated that the nearest place where inner-city residents, including her own family, could buy...

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