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To the Editor:
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to bring your attention to a pressing issue that is currently affecting the Elizabethton Senior Center, and I kindly request your assistance in raising awareness about this dire situation.
The Elizabethton Senior Center has been a vital community resource for our local senior citizens for many years. It has provided a safe and welcoming space for seniors to socialize, engage in activities, and access essential services. However, the center is now facing an unprecedented funding crisis that puts its operations and the well-being of countless seniors in our community at risk.
Recently, the Carter County Commission made the decision to de-fund local non-profit organizations, including the Elizabethton Senior Center. This sudden and drastic reduction in financial support has left the center struggling to meet its operational expenses and continue providing vital services to our senior population.
The potential consequences of this funding cut are truly heartbreaking. Many seniors rely on the Elizabethton Senior Center as their main source of social interaction and support. For some, it is the only place where they can find companionship, engage in recreational activities, and access important resources such as health screenings and educational programs. Without adequate funding, these critical services will be severely limited or even discontinued entirely.
I strongly believe that our local news agencies have the power to shed light on this matter and rally support from our community. By dedicating your resources to covering this issue, you can help raise awareness and encourage a collective response that can potentially reverse the decision to de-fund the Elizabethton Senior Center.
Should you require any further information or wish to speak with representatives from the Elizabethton Senior Center, I would be more than happy to facilitate the necessary connections. Together, we can make a difference and secure a brighter future for our beloved senior community.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I sincerely hope that you will consider highlighting the Elizabethton Senior Center’s funding crisis in your news coverage, as your support could be instrumental in safeguarding the well-being of our seniors.

Warm regards,
Justin Simon