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The Great Gingerbread Build is back to bring the community together for a cause

Gingerbread houses are a holiday tradition for a lot of families. Here in Boise they're also helping people experiencing homelessness and poverty.

The Great Gingerbread Build is back, bringing together families, businesses and community groups for a little friendly competition, all while supporting the work of Corpus Commons.

Jessica Abbott, Executive Director of Corpus Commons and Becca Bailey, founder of Boise with Kids, joined Idaho Matters to tell us more.

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