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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The Forsyth Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is in jeopardy of shutting its doors.
The United Way recently announced it was pulling the center's funding in an effort to save money. In about eight weeks, clients will have to travel to Greensboro to receive services.
People such as Aretha Rosemond said the center has given them a new lease on life. They hope it can stay open.
"I had been reading lips and I had gone everywhere talking to people or having hearing tests done and they gave me no hope," Rosemond said. "They said I would never be able to hear again."
She said all that changed with the help of the Forsyth center.
Eric Aft, vice president of the United Way, said the organization has a responsibility to its donors to eliminate duplicated services. He said it was a tough choice to make but said the Greensboro Regional Center serves the Piedmont region.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The Forsyth Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is in jeopardy of shutting its doors.
The United Way recently announced it was pulling the center's funding in an effort to save money. In about eight weeks, clients will have to travel to Greensboro to receive services.
People such as Aretha Rosemond said the center has given them a new lease on life. They hope it can stay open.
"I had been reading lips and I had gone everywhere talking to people or having hearing tests done and they gave me no hope," Rosemond said. "They said I would never be able to hear again."
She said all that changed with the help of the Forsyth center.
Eric Aft, vice president of the United Way, said the organization has a responsibility to its donors to eliminate duplicated services. He said it was a tough choice to make but said the Greensboro Regional Center serves the Piedmont region.