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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Jul 21, 2022
Team Reflections: A Shared Mission Supports Focus During Challenging Times
Some of our newest team members share their motivations for joining Blue Meridian, their learnings on transitioning jobs during a global pandemic, and how they have stayed mission-focused amid multiple crises.
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Jul 7, 2022
For People Just Leaving Prison, a Novel Kind of Support: Cash
The New York Times details direct cash assistance programs aimed at supporting individuals returning home from prison, including Center for Employment Opportunities' Returning Citizens Stimulus.
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Jul 6, 2022
Vanderbilt graduate credits LifeSet program for helping him transition out of foster care
A Nashville-based news outlet shares the story of one Youth Villages LifeSet participant who credits the program with helping him transition out of foster care and graduate college.
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Jun 30, 2022
HBCUs are Experiencing a Renaissance. Here’s How to Make Sure It Lasts
In an article for Diverse Issues in Higher Education, UNCF's Julian Thompson and InsideTrack's Malika Clinksales push for more long-term investment in HBCUs and cite Blue Meridian's investment in the HBCU Transformation Project as an example.
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Jun 28, 2022
HealthySteps program receives funding to expand care for families with toddlers
New York's Spectrum News 1 highlights HealthySteps' support for Jennifer Pannone and her daughter during challenging times.
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Jun 9, 2022
Jennifer Lopez Partners With Nonprofit Grameen America to Financially Empower Women-Led Latina Businesses
Variety reports on Jennifer Lopez's support for Grameen America, a participant in The Studio @ Blue Meridian.
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Jun 8, 2022
1st mother to give birth at McLeod Health with COVID-19 graduates program with daughter, 2
A local outlet in South Carolina shares the story of Shaquilla James, who received support from her Nurse-Family Partnership nurse during a stressful birthing experience.
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Jun 7, 2022
How One Nonprofit Is Pooling Public and Private Funds to Support Students in Rural America
Inside Philanthropy details Partners for Rural Impact's efforts to support students living in rural communities and highlights Ballmer Group and Blue Meridian as key funders.
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May 24, 2022
Program helping Oklahoma foster kids find homes
A local news outlet in Oklahoma shares how Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's Wendy's Wonderful Kids program is helping connect children in the state's foster care system with adoptive families.
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May 16, 2022
New Study: Low-Income Chicago Students 40% More Likely to Earn Bachelor’s After College Prep Program
The 74 highlights a study by the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab which found that students who participated in OneGoal had a 40% greater chance of earning a bachelor's degree than their peers.