Whether reporting from my hometown of Philadelphia or the White House, the news I have covered throughout my journalism career has given me direct insights into the struggles of ordinary people. I’ve learned, for example, about the challenges faced by so many when it comes to skyrocketing expenses resulting from medical setbacks, the efforts of minimum-wage workers to do more than just put food on the table, or the consequences of unforeseen events like a house fire or a flood.

I’ve also had the opportunity to get to know organizations that work day in and day out to provide support to people facing those and other challenges. One of those organizations is United Way.

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