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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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Jun 8, 2021
Innovative investment tools financing economic mobility
In an episode for the podcast Work in Progress, Tracy Palandjian, CEO and Co-founder of Social Finance, discusses rethinking the way we finance career readiness programs for job seekers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jun 8, 2021
Getting former prisoners back in the workforce
A Cincinnati-based news station uplifts the story of one formerly incarcerated man who was able to secure quality employment with the support of Center for Employment Opportunities.
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Jun 7, 2021
From parolees to CEOs, a diverse group is working on a plan to ease inequities in Memphis
A Memphis publication shares how Seeding Success is working to bridge socioeconomic gaps for children and families in Shelby County and highlights Blue Meridian Partners as a funder.
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Jun 4, 2021
3 Plus Your Community – Nurse Family Partnership
A representative from Nurse-Family Partnership in Chattanooga, TN, shares how the program aims to support low-income first-time moms throughout their pregnancy and beyond.
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Jun 3, 2021
Michigan Justice Fund grants more than $2M to organizations dedicated to justice reform
Detroit Free Press shares efforts by the Michigan Justice Fund to support groups who are working to make the state's criminal justice system more equitable.
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May 31, 2021
Foster parents needed in Washington
As National Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, encourages parents to consider opening their homes to children in need of a family.
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May 24, 2021
Pandemic’s been a time of growth for Youth Villages
The Daily Memphian shares how Youth Villages has navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding services for young people and their families while also supporting Youth Villages staff members.
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May 20, 2021
Hamilton County’s LEAD Initiative working to keep low-level offenders out of the justice system
A Cincinnati-area news outlet shares the decision by Hamilton County public officials to expand the LEAD program in honor of mental health month.
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May 18, 2021
Education Behind and Beyond Bars
Inside Higher Education highlights Center for Employment Opportunities and Vera Institute of Justice in an article on education and workforce initiatives that target justice-impacted people.
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May 7, 2021
Addressing COVID Learning Loss: Free At-home Summer Program Prepares Missouri Children for Kindergarten
A local news outlet in Jefferson, MO, spotlights Waterford UPSTART's Summer Learning Path, which is offering free online learning to Missouri families to ensure that their children stay on track and prepared for kindergarten.