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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Aug 4, 2025
Kentucky libraries step up to keep kids out of foster care system
Investee Youth Villages partners with Kentucky libraries to launch programs that help families together.
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Jul 31, 2025
Scaling Success: The Movement Driving a New Era for HBCUs
The HBCU Transformation Project is uniting 40 historically Black colleges and universities to boost enrollment, graduation rates, and student success through shared systems and strategies.
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Jul 31, 2025
50 Over 50: Impact
Forbes recognizes investee leader Carol Naughton, CEO of Purpose Built Communities, in their 50 Over 50: Impact list
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Jul 29, 2025
Reentry Program Boosts Participant Incomes by 123%
Investee Center for Employment Opportunities reports that its program significantly boosts participants’ median income.
Media
Jul 29, 2025
How high-impact tutors create stronger family engagement
Chris Dupont, chief direct programs officer at investee organization Saga Education, explores how high-impact tutoring is transforming the way caregivers connect with and support their children's learning.
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Jul 28, 2025
Tulsa nonprofit highlights housing struggles for formerly incarcerated amid housing crisis
Local news outlet covers how investee Center for Employment Opportunities supports people facing challenges to finding housing after incarceration.
Updates
Jul 17, 2025
Leveraging Technology to Transform Lives
Social sector leaders committed to combating the vexing problems that limit economic and social mobility understand that it is critical to increase their scale, achieve better outcomes, and do so cost-efficiently without reducing quality.
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Jul 16, 2025
Michael Ellison of CodePath Talks Boosting Economic Opportunity by Leveraging New Technology
In this Q&A CEO Michael Ellison highlights how CodePath creates economic mobility, the significance of leveraging technology to boost opportunity, and his vision for transforming the tech industry.
Media
Jul 9, 2025
Youth Villages expands behavioral health services for Cumberland County families
Investee Youth Villages helps kids and families with emotional skills, parenting support, and programs for young adults transitioning to independence.
Media
Jul 9, 2025
Govt. AI Assessment Ranks States’ Readiness, Adoption Levels
Investee Code for America illustrates artificial intelligence readiness in the public sector across the US.