Our Opinion: Honor the fallen during National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day

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Suprise finishes bring WVC medal total to 19 at PIAA Track and Field Championships

I am writing with a strong sense of gratitude.On May 14, the United Way of Wyoming Valley held its annual Day of Caring and our awards breakfast. Both were record-breaking events for us!I am grateful to the 851 volunteers who donned the United Way T-shirts and volunteered their time to serve others. There were 52 projects worked on and, as one volunteer put it, &#8220;a whole lot of good got done.&#8221;That morning, we also recognized many of the wonderful companies that are most supportive of our annual campaign. About 640 people attended this event, which I am told is one of our largest gatherings in at least two decades. I especially would like to acknowledge Gus Genetti and his staff and Dave Grossi and Wegmans for their generous in-kind support of the breakfast.It is exciting to me that support of our events and campaign is growing. Our focus on childhood poverty is resonating. Together, over time, we will improve the odds for children and families in the Wyoming Valley.I am thankful for all of the individuals, organizations and companies who believe in and support this important work.Bill JonesPresident and CEOUnited Way of Wyoming ValleyWilkes-Barre

Letter to the Editor: United Way grateful for local support of its community projects and focus on kids