The Work of Opportunity
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Sep 29, 2025
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reflecting on America’s founding ideals—and asking whether the promise of opportunity still holds true today.
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Apr 15, 2026
How Does Blue Meridian Think About Collaborative Philanthropy?
Blue Meridian unites philanthropists in a collaborative model that pools capital, shares risk, and drives outsized impact to expand economic and social mobility at scale.
Media
Apr 15, 2026
Harvard Forum Highlights Rural Student Voices, Expands Advocacy Efforts
Partners for Rural Impact, a Blue Meridian investee, is featured in a campus forum exploring how rural communities can advance economic mobility and strengthen local opportunity.
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Apr 9, 2026
A Life Impacted: Leticia’s Grameen America Story
Leticia, a New Jersey restaurant owner, preserved her family’s legacy and sustained her business through the pandemic by accessing capital, community, and financial tools through Grameen America after being denied traditional financing.
Media
Apr 8, 2026
Group Prenatal Care Model Expands Support for Expecting Mothers
Centering Healthcare Institute, a Studio @ Blue Meridian participant, expands group prenatal care that improves support and outcomes for expecting mothers.
Media
Apr 8, 2026
Yes, Philanthropy Should Fund AI in Government
Code for America, a Blue Meridian investee, is featured in a discussion on how philanthropy can support the responsible use of AI to improve public services and access to government programs.
Media
Apr 6, 2026
Millions of Americans Face Risk From AI Disrupting Vital ‘Gateway’ Jobs
Opportunity@Work is featured in a report examining how artificial intelligence may disrupt career pathways for workers without college degrees and reshape access to higher-wage jobs.
Media
Mar 30, 2026
UNT Teams Up With Braven to Teach Students How to Land That First Job
Braven, a Studio @ Blue Meridian participant, is featured in a new University of North Texas course that helps first-generation and low-income students build career skills and prepare for jobs.
Media
Mar 30, 2026
Bringing Mental Health Care to Underserved Rural Areas in Tennessee
Youth Villages helps expand access to mental health care for underserved children and families in rural Tennessee through community-based services.
Media
Mar 30, 2026
Adoption Foundation Highlights Needs of Children with Disabilities
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is featured in a segment highlighting efforts to support children with disabilities in finding permanent adoptive families.
Media
Mar 30, 2026
Spartanburg County Launches Certified Nursing Assistant Cohort
Spartanburg Academic Movement launches a partnership to create a certified nursing assistant training program that expands local healthcare career pathways.