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Westfield Foundation Grant Helps Union County College Buy Vans

Union County College was able to purchase two shuttle vans with money awarded by The Westfield Foundation.

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Union County College students; Doug Rouse, Union County College Foundation Executive Director; Munira Ismail, Westfield Foundation Board Member; Darielle Walsh, Union County College Foundation Board Member; Rich Elbert, Westfield Foundation Board Member;
Union County College students; Doug Rouse, Union County College Foundation Executive Director; Munira Ismail, Westfield Foundation Board Member; Darielle Walsh, Union County College Foundation Board Member; Rich Elbert, Westfield Foundation Board Member; (The Westfield Foundation)

WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County College was able to purchase two shuttle vans with money awarded by The Westfield Foundation.

The vans offer UCC students free, safe and reliable transportation between the Cranford, Elizabeth and Plainfield campuses of Union County College as well as transportation to and from the Cranford train station. Each van is wheelchair accessible and can hold up to 20 passengers.

The Westfield Foundation has been serving the needs of the community for 45 years. Established as an endowment to provide a lasting source of funding, The Westfield Foundation seeks to support programs and projects that improve people’s lives.

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