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Jun 17, 2024
OnPoint Community Credit Union expands support for foster youth through Youth Villages Oregon partnership
KTVZ announces OnPoint's offering of saving accounts to foster youth between 13 and 17 years old in Youth Villages’ transition-age programs without requiring a co-signer.
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Jun 13, 2024
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has a major impact on HBCU students
Charlotte's NPR news source, WFAE 90.7, shares an interview with Dr. Joyce Payne, founder of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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Jun 7, 2024
Sheena Meade, CEO, The Clean Slate Initiative: The Changemaker Interview
Forbe's David Hessekiel interviews Sheena Meade about criminal justice reform.
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Jun 4, 2024
How to get a job if you have a criminal record
Rolling Out highlights Blue Meridian investees National Employment Law Project and Clean Slate Initiative as advocates for fair chance hiring practices in an effort to support pathways to success for justice-impacted individuals.
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May 22, 2024
Center for Employment Opportunities Partners with LinkedIn to Bridge Employment and Skills Gap for Justice-Impacted People
Street Insider shares the announcement of a new partnership helping thousands of job seekers returning from incarceration.
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May 17, 2024
NY would pay ex-inmates $2,550 after prison under bill to aid transition, curb recidivism
The Daily Messenger covers a pending bill meant to help formerly incarcerated individuals pay for food and rent while they seek jobs and stability.
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May 16, 2024
Minneapolis launches ‘Operation Safe Summer’ to curb seasonal rise in violence
Minneapolis-based KSTP describes efforts to curb gun violence during the upcoming summer season and describes Northside Achievement Zone's focus on reducing violence year-round.
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May 15, 2024
New city program encouraging Louisville employers to hire former felons
Louisville-based WDRB highlights how the Center for Employment Opportunities is helping formerly incarcerated individuals access well-paying jobs.
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May 15, 2024
‘The heroes of this revolution.’ Healey announces new interest-free loans to train climate tech workers.
The Boston Globe reports on Governor Maura Healy's new Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund, which will be led by Social Finance.
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May 15, 2024
Support Youth Villages Oregon
Portland-based KGW8 highlights Youth Villages Oregon's LifeSet program.