The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
Updates
May 19, 2026
Blue Meridian’s CEO Jim Shelton took the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss a national imperative: expanding opportunity in the age of AI.
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Media
Nov 14, 2022
Pennsylvania leaders celebrate free glasses for students partnership
“Pennsylvania leaders on Monday celebrated a partnership with nonprofit Vision To Learn that will help students in low-income communities access free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses. According to the…
Media
Nov 11, 2022
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Expands Foster Care Adoption Program Statewide in Alabama
The Montgomery Independent reports on the expansion of Wendy's Wonderful Kids to Alabama.
Media
Nov 2, 2022
Nonprofit helping kids in foster care find forever homes
A local news outlet in Hawaii highlights the impact of the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program in the state, sharing the story of one couple who welcomed two young boys into their family with the help of a Wendy's adoption recruiter.
Media
Nov 1, 2022
Vision for Baltimore reaches 10,000 pairs of free eyeglasses given to city students
CBS Baltimore celebrates a milestone reached by Vision for Baltimore, a partnership between Vision To Learn, Warby Parker, and local institutions which aims to expand access to eyecare for students in the city.
Media
Oct 27, 2022
Nurse Family Partnership program advocating for first-time mothers in the panhandle
An Amarillo-based news outlet highlights the benefits of Nurse-Family Partnership for new mothers in the Texas panhandle.
Media
Oct 26, 2022
Albany LEAD receives $1.26M in funding
An Albany-based news outlet details a recent investment by the Department of Justice in Albany County's LEAD program.
Updates
Oct 20, 2022
Leveraging the Power of Place
To break the link between ZIP code and life chances and advance an equitable recovery from COVID-19, Blue Meridian is investing in place-based partnerships and their supporting ecosystem through our Place Matters portfolio.
Voices
Oct 19, 2022
Why Place Matters
Leaders from Blue Meridian, StriveTogether, William Julius Wilson Institute, and communities across the US describe the power of place and the role of place-based partnerships to transform the life trajectories of young people and families.
Media
Oct 6, 2022
Could Tutoring Be the Best Tool for Fighting Learning Loss?
In article on how tutoring can help combat learning loss during COVID-19, The New York Times highlights Saga Education's high-impact tutoring model.
Media
Oct 6, 2022
Meeting the Mental Health Challenge in School and at Home
The New York Times highlights TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) as one of several programs across the country focused on supporting students' mental health in the wake of COVID-19.