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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Jan 7, 2026
Planning for 2026: Certifications That Will Increase Your Income Now
Investee leader Louis J. King II of OIC of America explains how in-demand certifications can boost income in 2026 and how the organization helps people access free training for higher-paying careers.
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Jan 7, 2026
Hiring Justice-Impacted CDL Drivers May be Solution to Turnover for Some Carriers
FreeWorld, a Blue Meridian investee, is featured in a discussion on how fair-chance hiring can reduce driver turnover and support long-term career success for justice-impacted individuals.
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Jan 7, 2026
Children Thrive When Communities Work Together to Help Them Thrive
Investee leaders Russell Booker of the Spartanburg Academic Movement and Jennifer Blatz of StriveTogether discuss how community collaboration is driving education progress in Spartanburg.
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Dec 19, 2025
New Research Proves Personalized Student Supports Improves Academic Performance and Long-Term Earnings
The study featuring Blue Meridian and investees demonstrates that individualized supports for students struggling in high-poverty schools advances economic mobility.
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Dec 16, 2025
UNT Partners with Braven to Boost Social Mobility for Students
Studio @ Blue Meridian participant Braven is expanding into Texas for the first time by partnering with the University of North Texas to deliver its career accelerator program.
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Dec 11, 2025
Esusu Raises $50 Million to Transform Financial Health for Millions of Americans
Esusu, a Blue Meridian investee, evolves from rent reporting pioneer to market leader in economic mobility solutions.
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Nov 20, 2025
New Playbook Creates Roadmap to Improved Services for Foster Youth
Youth Villages shares a new playbook, co-designed with young people and child welfare leaders, offering best practices and policy recommendations to improve outcomes for youth aging out of foster care.
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Nov 17, 2025
Expanding Commitment to Advancing Impact Through AI
KPMG and Salesforce are working together to provide AI focused support to investee Braven, to help more college students secure strong first jobs.
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Nov 10, 2025
New Initiative to Help Veterans with Criminal Records Reenter the Workforce
A new national initiative led by investee RBIJ helps employers expand career opportunities for overlooked talent.
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Nov 7, 2025
Tennessee Agency Working to Find Adoptive Families for Kids in State Custody
A local news station spotlights investee Youth Villages and their work with the Tennessee Department of Children Services to help find forever families for over 450 children in state custody.