White House Author
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Eric C. Schurz
Eric C. Schurz Sr. is a father who had his life turned around by a fatherhood program promoted within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. After turning his life around because of the program, Eric has been promoted from a general laborer for the public works department to a Coordinator in the Human Resources Department for the tribal community. Now, Eric helps individuals gain employment so they can provide for their families in a positive way.