02.03.2012 blog
Our friends and GOOD/Corps and General Electric have joined together to sponsor The What Works Project, a photo contest highlighting the great people, places, and things that are helping get America back to work.
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As Nevadans head to the polls this weekend, the Opportunty Index provides them with some useful info when thinking about which candidate will most effectively restore the American Dream.
Read more »02.02.2012 blog
By linking the working poor with 1,500 volunteers, many from the Chicago area’s top companies and universities, Ladder Up empowers families and enriches communities with practical financial solutions.
Read more »01.31.2012 blog
With today’s primary, Florida’s voters are bringing their concerns to the polls. What are these concerns on the minds of Floridians? The Opportunity Index provides insight into what some of the big issue items are for Florida’s residents. Ranking 37th in the country, Florida earns a 44.6 out of 100 on the Opportunity Index. The weakest point in Florida’s scorecard is in the economy sector, scoring a 3 out of 10. With an unemployment rate of 11%, nearly 2% higher than the national average, we can expect voters to be bringing their job concerns to the polls.
Read more »01.30.2012 blog
College is expensive, and especially during this tough economy, many students are struggling just to make ends meet. The rising cost of education is leaving many high school students worried and feeling that a bachelor’s degree may be out of their reach.
Read more »01.26.2012 blog
In the State of the Union address, the President spoke about a number of issues facing our nation. While there's important work to be done in several areas, one fact is undeniable: if each American can't reach his or her own potential, than we as a nation can't reach ours.
Read more »01.18.2012 blog
It had been another successful event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Camden, Arkansas. The weekend had seen families come together to share in the history and values of the Civil Rights Movement, the recognition of community leaders who had embraced in service the values of Dr. King, and an opportunity for children of all ages to learn a little something about his dream.
Read more »01.17.2012 blog
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left behind a legacy that encouraged cooperation and community service, and believed in the power of education and the importance of cultural diversity. One of the ways this legacy manifests itself is through awards and recognitions that shines light on those who dedicate themselves to these same principles. Mary L. Chapman is one of those individuals who has continually promoted and advanced the values of Martin Luther King, Jr. through personal, community, and civic engagement.
Read more »01.10.2012 blog
When entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Holthouse’s 10 year old daughter Lissa insisted on doing a lemonade stand to earn money for a turtle, Lemonade Day was born. Here, packed into a fun and memorable experience, is an extraordinary way to learn how life and business really works.
Read more »01.06.2012 blog
Opportunity Nation Scholar and University of Maryland, College Park student, organized the “Student Leaders’ Book Drive”. Seeking to promote literacy and education in New York, Mathew collected over 4,000 children and adolescent books & donated to five organizations in New York.
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