This isn’t how the 50th anniversary year was supposed to play out for United Action for Youth, which serves at-risk young people in Johnson County and neighboring rural areas. But the best-laid plans for birthday celebrations — including the 50th Anniversary Reunion and the May Festival of Flowers fundraiser, as well as the launch of a major fundraising campaign — have been out on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, while essential services are moving online.
United Action For Youth Making Creative Connections With Teens, Families
Diana Nollen, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Tue, 04/07/2020 - 7:39am
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