The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
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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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Feb 26, 2025
Bridging the gap from foster care to adulthood
A local news outlet reports on the transformational impact of Youth Village's LifeSet program on youth aging out of foster care.
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Feb 24, 2025
How does high school math impact Texas students’ college and career preparedness?
A local news outlet, notes investee StriveTogether as an important advocate for policies that improve math outcomes for struggling students, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and workforce readiness in Texas.
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Feb 20, 2025
A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not Extinction, for Coders
The New York Times highlights investee Per Scholas, an organization adapting to equip the next generation of tech professionals with essential AI skills for the evolving workforce.
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Feb 20, 2025
A-B Tech offers free IT Support training starting Feb. 24, helping bridge tech workforce gap
Blue Meridian investee Per Scholas is expanding its workforce training programs to underserved rural communities in Western North Carolina.
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Feb 18, 2025
Ohio Adoption Nonprofit Reaches Major Milestone
Blue Meridian investee the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced 15,000 children have been adopted from foster care through its Wendy's Wonderful Kids program.
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Feb 10, 2025
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Secures $25M Grant To Boost HBCU Innovation And Sustainability
Blue Meridian investee Thurgood Marshall College Fund receives a significant grant from the Lily Endowment to further its goals of advancing economic mobility for students at HBCUs.
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Jan 28, 2025
16 People to Watch in 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy notes Blue Meridian Partners' Jim Shelton as an influential leader in the sector.
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Jan 25, 2025
Philanthropic Coalition Commits $100M to Fight Child Poverty in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance, a coalition that includes philanthropic and private sector organizations, with Blue Meridian Partners being a key participant in the initiative.
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Jan 19, 2025
Meet Peter Chapman, a new leader in Rhode Island’s housing space
Place Matters investee One Neighborhood Builders has named a new president and CEO for the organization.
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Jan 10, 2025
This Philadelphia-based nonprofit is building out a national job training program. It aims to train thousands per year.
Investee OIC of America strives to provide life-changing job training for 100,000 low-income and justice-impacted individuals annually by 2030.