Rebecca Ferguson-Ondrey and Drew Ruby-Howe were among over 300,000 federal workers laid off by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services due to cuts during the Trump administration. In response, they founded WellFed, a support group for displaced federal employees that has grown to nearly 5,000 members. The group offers resources for financial navigation, resume building, and mental health support, with about 25% of its members securing new jobs.
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