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Jun 2, 2025
Blue Meridian Partners believes in philanthropy’s possibility and responsibility to drive transformative, long-term social and economic mobility for all communities nationwide.
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Oct 13, 2023
A Fair Chance After Incarceration Includes the Opportunity to Dream Big
Senior Directors Scott Nolen and Le’Ann Duran discuss how the Justice and Mobility Fund’s recent scale-readiness investments aim to address the unique needs of justice-impacted populations and unlock opportunity post-incarceration.
Media
Oct 12, 2023
Grant looks to improve kindergarten readiness at EKY school district
A Kentucky-based news outlet reports on a grant from the US Department of Education that will support a partnership between an Eastern Kentucky school district and Partners for Rural Impact to improve kindergarten readiness.
Media
Oct 12, 2023
United Way program gives career pipeline to young people in need
Atlanta News First reports on Career Ready ATL, an initiative by the United Way of Greater Atlanta that aims to boost economic mobility and career readiness for young people.
Voices
Sep 28, 2023
Inside an Investment to Advance Black Economic Mobility: a Q&A with Nicholas Pelzer
In this Q&A, Senior Director Nicholas Pelzer shares his thoughts on Blue Meridian's investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and the outcomes it aims to achieve.
voices
Sep 28, 2023
Inside an Investment to Advance Black Economic Mobility: a Q&A with Nicholas Pelzer
In this Q&A, Senior Director Nicholas Pelzer shares his thoughts on Blue Meridian's investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and the outcomes it aims to achieve.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
Philanthropic group gifts HBCUs $124 million to increase student enrollment and retention
CNN's Justin Gamble describes the importance of funding, like Blue Meridian's recent $124M gift to The HBCU Transformation Project, for historically black colleges and universities.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
Coalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates
NBC News amplifies Blue Meridian's annoucement regarding investing an additional $124 million in the HBCU Transformation Project.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124M Investment From Philanthropy Organization
Reporting for BET, Nigel Roberts details Blue Meridian's recent multimillion dollar investment in the HBCU Transformation Project.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project receives $124 million from Blue Meridian
Philanthropy News Digest reports on how Blue Meridian's recent $124M investment in the HBCU Transformation Project will increase the number of HBCU graduates by 22,000.
Media
Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Coalition Receives $124 Million Gift From Blue Meridian Partners
Chronicle of Philanthropy shares the news of Blue Meridian's recent $124M investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and hopes that other funders will join.