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Volunteers, churches and local commenters praise Union County Christmas Bureau, urge business support
Summary
Three community speakers at a Union County meeting’s public comment period described long-running volunteer efforts, a charity golf fundraiser and church partnership with the Union County Christmas Bureau and encouraged local companies to give back; no formal county action was recorded.
Three community members told county meeting attendees that the Union County Christmas Bureau depends on long-running volunteer efforts and local fundraising, and they urged area businesses to support the program. Commenters described a 14-year-old golf tournament that now draws as many as 100 players and “generates thousands and thousands of dollars” for the bureau, and said church volunteers have helped pack gifts for families and children.
Commenter 1, a resident, said, “It's crazy to believe it's been 14 years that we've been out helping out the Christmas Bureau. It first started with, you know, my parents, again, 14 years ago. They were looking to do something to help out the community. And, you know, at the time, you know, the Christmas Bureau was looking for some businesses locally to help out,…
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