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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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May 24, 2021
Pandemic’s been a time of growth for Youth Villages
The Daily Memphian shares how Youth Villages has navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding services for young people and their families while also supporting Youth Villages staff members.
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May 20, 2021
Hamilton County’s LEAD Initiative working to keep low-level offenders out of the justice system
A Cincinnati-area news outlet shares the decision by Hamilton County public officials to expand the LEAD program in honor of mental health month.
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May 18, 2021
Education Behind and Beyond Bars
Inside Higher Education highlights Center for Employment Opportunities and Vera Institute of Justice in an article on education and workforce initiatives that target justice-impacted people.
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May 7, 2021
Addressing COVID Learning Loss: Free At-home Summer Program Prepares Missouri Children for Kindergarten
A local news outlet in Jefferson, MO, spotlights Waterford UPSTART's Summer Learning Path, which is offering free online learning to Missouri families to ensure that their children stay on track and prepared for kindergarten.
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May 7, 2021
Salt Lake County’s Nurse-Family Partnership helps first-time moms succeed with additional resources
A Salt Lake City, UT, news outlet highlights the work of Nurse-Family Partnership to support new mothers in the area and interviews one of the mothers who have benefited from the program.
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May 7, 2021
Nonprofit ‘Waterford.org’ is helping Colorado students prepare for kindergarten
As summer approaches, a news station out of Denver, CO, shares how Waterford UPSTART's free online learning program is helping to prepare four-year-olds in the area for kindergarten.
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May 6, 2021
Year Up’s Sustained Earnings Impacts Indicate A Pathway Towards An Equitable, Just Economy
In article with Grads of Life for Forbes, Year Up CEO Gerald Chertavian reflects on new research which found that Year Up produces the largest earnings impact reported to date for any workforce development program.
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Apr 26, 2021
Employers toss out degree requirements as college costs rise
MSNBC interviews Year Up alumna Allie Alcala to show how more companies are prioritizing inclusive hiring and creating pathways to well-paying careers for young adults without a college degree.
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Apr 22, 2021
Twin Engines for Propelling Social Impact
The Stanford Social Innovation Review cites The Studio @ Blue Meridian and participant OneGoal as an example of how funders can support nonprofits' efforts to innovate and plan for the future.
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Apr 20, 2021
New program helps first-time moms navigate motherhood
A local news outlet in Illinois welcomes Nurse-Family Partnership to southern Illinois and underscores the positive impact the program will have for first-time mothers and babies in the region.