ATLANTA - Thousands of Atlantans will be closer to financial freedom thanks to the Atlanta Dream.

On the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, the WBNA team partnered with Cash App and ForgiveCo to eliminate $10 million in medical debt.

What we know:

The team says the program will directly benefit over 3,500 families across Atlanta with debts that range from $500 to $80,000.

According to a release, the Dream worked closely with ForgiveCo to identify families in the city's most financially-burdened communities and selected those who had "demonstrated need."

ForgiveCo was then able to acquire the debt at a reduced rate and wipe out the balance, leaving the families not having to worry about that financial strain.

What they're saying:

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