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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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Sep 29, 2025
The Work of Opportunity
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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Sep 26, 2025
RBIJ Receives $15M Grant from Sam’s Club to Help Employers Hire Opportunity Youth and Justice-Impacted Veterans.
Investee the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) secures a $15M grant from Sam’s Club to expand fair-chance hiring and workforce policy reforms.
Media
Sep 26, 2025
Per Scholas Marks 30 Years of Unlocking Tech Careers, Honors Leaders from Comcast and Ballmer Group at Anniversary Gala
Investee Per Scholas marks 30 years of impact by celebrating its legacy of providing free tech training to underserved communities.
Media
Sep 23, 2025
MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs
UNCF, a Blue Meridian investee, receives a transformative donation to expand its pooled endowment, strengthening all 37 member HBCUs and ensuring long-term support for students and campuses.
Media
Sep 17, 2025
Apprenti Announces Apprenticeship Program to Train Working Adults in AI
Blue Meridian investee Apprenti and North Carolina State University’s AI Academy have launched the first nationwide registered AI apprenticeship program in the US.
Media
Sep 8, 2025
Ten Education Issues to Watch at the Start of the School Year
The 74 highlights investee StriveTogether as an organization focusing on setting high school students up for future career success.
Media
Sep 8, 2025
Why a local nonprofit is paying young people to train in ‘civic engagement’
Investee UP Partnership launches the Leaders of Tomorrow fellowship to pay young people for engaging in civic advocacy and policy work, elevating youth voices in local government.
Media
Sep 8, 2025
Commentary: Every child deserves a strong start. Preschool can be SC’s smartest investment.
Investee leader Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of Spartanburg Academic Movement, argues that preschool is a critical economic development strategy.
Media
Sep 5, 2025
Area Foundation launches first Future Ready Impact grantee cohort
The San Antonio Area Foundation launches its Future Ready Impact initiative, awarding multi-year grants to nonprofits focused on education, workforce development, and economic mobility.
Media
Aug 28, 2025
Dave Thomas Foundation expands program to help more Tennessee foster kids find homes
Investee Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is expanding in Tennessee with 12 new recruiters to help more foster children find permanent, loving homes through individualized, evidence-based support.