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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Aug 22, 2022
Albany LEAD marks 300th diversion case
A NY-based news outlet highlights the impact of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion in Albany.
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Aug 17, 2022
NJ Pay It Forward Workforce Development Program Launches
The New Jersey Business Magazine reports on the launch of the New Jersey Pay It Forward program, a new partnership between Social Finance and the state government.
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Aug 9, 2022
For Early-Childhood Grant Makers, Collaboration Is Key
In an article on early childhood grantmaking, The Chronicle of Philanthropy describes the effectiveness of collaborative philanthropy and highlights Blue Meridian's investment in HealthySteps as an example.
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Aug 8, 2022
Financier and Wife Give $25 Million to Work-Force Development Charity
The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports on a $25 million gift from The Meg and Bennett Goodman Family Foundation to Year Up.
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Aug 1, 2022
2022 NPT Power & Influence Top 50
The NonProfit Times includes Blue Meridian CEO Nancy Roob among it's 2022 Power & Influence Top 50 list.
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Jul 29, 2022
How Felonies Keep Formerly Incarcerated People Stuck
Jay Jordan, CEO of Alliance for Safety and Justice and National Director of TimeDone, shares his story with NowThis News.
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Jul 26, 2022
This Major Anti-Poverty Collaborative is Doubling Down on Support for Early Childhood
Inside Philanthropy reports on Blue Meridian's latest investment in HealthySteps, which will enable the program to double in size by 2027.
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Jul 21, 2022
Team Reflections: A Shared Mission Supports Focus During Challenging Times
Some of our newest team members share their motivations for joining Blue Meridian, their learnings on transitioning jobs during a global pandemic, and how they have stayed mission-focused amid multiple crises.
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Jul 7, 2022
For People Just Leaving Prison, a Novel Kind of Support: Cash
The New York Times details direct cash assistance programs aimed at supporting individuals returning home from prison, including Center for Employment Opportunities' Returning Citizens Stimulus.
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Jul 6, 2022
Vanderbilt graduate credits LifeSet program for helping him transition out of foster care
A Nashville-based news outlet shares the story of one Youth Villages LifeSet participant who credits the program with helping him transition out of foster care and graduate college.