Providing Opportunities for A Good Life | Comcast Newsmakers

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Melynda Sampson, United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley

Posted Mar 29, 2019

Health, education, financial stability. That's what the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley works toward providing for people in need in the 5 counties it serves. Associate Director Melynda Sampson talks with host Sheila Hyland about how they create these opportunities. unitedwayuov.org

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

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