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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Media
Oct 31, 2023
The People Most Ignored by the Criminal-Justice System
Writing for The Atlantic, Lenore Anderson, co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice, discusses the need for a new approach to public safety that disrupts cycles of violence and victimization.
Media
Oct 17, 2023
OPINION: Here’s why a costly college education should not be the only path to career success
In an opinion piece for The Hechinger Report, Steven Taylor of Stand Together Trust outlines some of the benefits of workforce training programs like Merit America as alternatives to traditional higher education paths.
Media
Oct 17, 2023
Thousands of taxpayers will be invited to test a new online tax filing system aimed at bringing the IRS into the 21st century
Fortune reports on the IRS's electronic tax filing pilot program, the execution of which is being supported by Code for America's partnerships with state agencies.
voices
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.
Voices
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.