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Apr 22, 2020

For Immigrant Funders, Today’s Priority Is Direct Relief. What About Tomorrow?

Inside Philanthropy highlights the importance of supporting workers during the pandemic, and notes how organizations like National Domestic Workers Alliance, One Fair Wage, and Workers Lab are allocating funds specifically for crisis relief.

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Apr 21, 2020

Google, Rihanna Join Fintech-Powered Effort To Donate $100 Million To Consumers Hardest Hit By Coronavirus

Forbes reports on how funders like Blue Meridian are supporting Project 100, a campaign led by GiveDirectly, Propel, and Stand for Children to raise $100 million to give direct cash transfers to 100,000 families within 100 days.

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Apr 21, 2020

From Tiny Pilot Program To $100 Million Cash Assistance Campaign In A Matter Of Weeks

Forbes reports on how Blue Meridian and other funders have supported GiveDirectly’s partnership with Propel to distribute direct cash assistance to households receiving SNAP benefits in the wake of COVID-19.

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Apr 21, 2020

Coronavirus Funding for Child Welfare and Family Services

The Chronicle of Social Change shares how Blue Meridian will support children and family in poverty in amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Apr 19, 2020

Creating a strong future for Guilford County

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilford County recognizes the growing importance of focusing on the safety and early development of children and appreciates the work of organizations like Blue Meridian and who back such efforts.

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Apr 15, 2020

Big New Funder Initiatives Support Policy Advocacy and Low-Income Workers

Nonprofit Quarterly names Blue Meridian among funders who are acting swiftly to support workers who are unable to access public or employer-based benefits in response to COVID-19.

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Apr 15, 2020

Re-Entering the Fray

Medium reports on how organizations like the Center for Employment Opportunities are adapting their efforts to keep participant engagement and trust high despite unprecedented challenges.

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Apr 14, 2020

Foundations and Donors Step Up Grants to Help Workers Hurt by the Pandemic

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports on new philanthropic efforts to help workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including Blue Meridian Partners who, as part of their approach, is funding organizations providing direct cash assistance.

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Apr 14, 2020

The new new thing in philanthropy? Cash.

Medium Business reports on how strategic philanthropy like Blue Meridian is adapting practices to fund organizations providing direct cash assistance to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Apr 14, 2020

Blue Meridian Announces $100 Million COVID-19 Response Initiative

Philanthropy News Digest reports on how Blue Meridian is responding to COVID-19 by both supporting current investees to accelerate their work and investing an additional $100 million in an initial set of direct-relief organizations.