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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Feb 29, 2024
‘Remove the barriers’: Dropout prevention nonprofit expands to more schools
The Las Vegas Review-Journal highlights the impact of Communities In Schools of Nevada.
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Feb 29, 2024
29-year-old was laid off from her hotel job in 2020—now she makes $125,000 working in tech, without a bachelor’s degree
CNBC shares the story of Ayana Dunlap, who launched a successful career in tech thanks to training and other support provided by Per Scholas.
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Feb 29, 2024
AI could help clear food stamp backlogs plaguing some states
Route Fifty highlights Benefit Data Trust for its work leveraging technology to streamline access to public benefits.
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Feb 23, 2024
The Economic Returns of a Rural Education
Partners for Rural Impact CEO, Dreama Gentry, emphasizes the increasing diversity of rural America in Inside Higher Ed.
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Feb 22, 2024
‘Bungled’ Financial Aid Rollout Leaves Graduating Seniors in Limbo
The74 cites OneGoal as an example of an organization working to support students amid concerns about college financial aid.
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Feb 22, 2024
Coalition aims to break cycle of poverty with sweeping ‘More For Memphis’ initiative
Tennessee Lookout reports on the More for Memphis initiative, which aims to increase economic mobility and address disparities in Shelby County.
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Feb 21, 2024
Gen Z Claps Back: How To Motivate And Keep This New Generation Of Workers
Writing for Forbes, StandTogether cites Merit America as an example of an organization that is giving workers the skills they need to build meaningful careers.
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Feb 21, 2024
Nonprofit Partners With Colleges to Offer Computer Science Internship Program
BestColleges details CodePath's new partnerships with Georgia State University and Miami Dade College to accelerate computer science students' success in the tech industry after graduation.
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Feb 21, 2024
A Conversation With Jim Shelton of Blue Meridian Partners
Inside Philanthropy spotlights Jim Shelton, Blue Meridian's President and Chief Investment & Impact Officer.
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Feb 20, 2024
These Philly orgs are getting serious about making sure they integrate AI responsibly
Technical.ly spotlights Benefits Data Trust as one of two Philadelphia-based organizations that are using AI to help their communities.