Letters to the Editor
December 18, 2020

Appreciates support of community

By From JT Staff Reports

Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the community who has continued to support the United Way of Union County for the past 62 years. Founded in 1958 as the United Appeals of Union County, the objective was simple, to fundraise and to advocate for local health and human s...

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