A diverse set of organizations, 
one common thread

Students who pass Algebra by the end of 9th grade are significantly more likely to finish high school, attend college, and build stable careers. Agile Mind provides math and science curricula built to meet state and national standards, alongside deep teacher training to make that outcome possible for students across Texas and the U.S.

Across Tennessee, the opioid epidemic has left families strained, and the children caught in its wake often carry emotional and developmental scars that go unaddressed. Allied Behavioral Health Solutions provides therapeutic preschool, counseling, and wraparound support for children and their caregivers, including parents working toward recovery.

Direct care workers are essential to the elderly and disabled, yet remain chronically underpaid and undervalued. Beam helped to administer an incentive payment program for direct care workers in California, making caregiving a more viable and sustainable career path.

Choosing a Medicare plan is confusing for almost anyone, but for low income seniors, a poorly matched plan can mean skipped medications or unaffordable medical bills. Chapter provides unbiased guidance to help seniors find coverage that fits their health needs and budget, at a moment in life when getting it right matters most.

Street homelessness demands more than a bed. Colorado Village Collaborative operates villages of private tiny homes paired with on-site case management, housing navigation, mental health care, and peer support, giving residents a stable foundation to rebuild.

For many students, the biggest obstacle to college or a skilled career isn’t ability. It’s knowing how to navigate the process. The Commit Partnership pairs Dallas high schoolers with dedicated advisors who help them apply to college, secure financial aid, and build a clear path to what comes next.

For many school districts across the country, students and teachers often lack access to rigorous, standards-aligned curricula and the professional learning needed to support successful implementation and adoption. EL Education delivers research-proven K-8 English Language Arts curricula alongside the professional learning that makes it work in the classroom.

Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality for low income families in Hamilton County, Ohio. Every Child Succeeds sends trained healthcare workers into the homes of expecting mothers, before and after birth, to create healthier environments for mothers and their children.

In Shelby County, Tennessee, too many low income families lack access to early childhood education. Through city and county partnerships, First Eight Memphis expanded high quality, full-day pre-kindergarten for the four-year-olds who needed it most, along with support for their families.

Research consistently shows that direct cash assistance is one of the most effective ways to help families weather hard times, yet too many programs move too slowly. FORWARD Platform builds the technology that lets governments and nonprofits deliver cash and other benefits quickly and transparently.

For many families in rural communities, the nearest doctor may be hours away. Hamilton Health Box embeds primary care clinics at employer worksites and in rural communities, putting quality healthcare within reach for children and families.

One in five kids in the U.S. lives with a mental health condition, but more than half of kids on Medicaid never get treatment. Healthy Young Minds delivers online therapy to children of all ages through Medicaid, closing a gap that has gone unaddressed for too long.

Strong math skills open doors, but is often out of reach for many students and school districts across the country. Illustrative Mathematics delivers math curricula built to meet state and national standards, alongside professional learning to help teachers make it count.

The Ohio National Guard provides generous scholarships, but deployments, family demands, and other priorities often get in the way. InsideTrack pairs Guardsmen pursuing higher education with dedicated coaches to help them enroll, stay on track, and carry a degree or certification into a civilian career.

Over half of young children in Spartanburg, South Carolina live in poverty, and many families never reach the services meant to support them. The Institute for Child Success partners with community-based providers to implement Hello Family, a coordinated network of care for expecting and new parents, from doulas during pregnancy to nurse home visits and parenting coaching.

Language can be an immense barrier for immigrants trying to build a life and career in the United States. Jewish Vocational Services combines English instruction built around the workplace with career coaching and job training, helping newcomers access stable employment in high-demand industries such as hospitality and healthcare.

Educational assessments provide critical feedback loops to guide instructional design and evaluate overall proficiency against benchmarks. New Meridian Corporation provides a range of high quality summative, through-year and other assessments to states and school districts to advance the quality of public education for all students.

For rural Oklahomans, the nearest hospital can be hours away, and minor injuries can become major illnesses in the time it takes to get there. The Oklahoma Impact Investing Collaborative supports programs that connects rural residents with Medicaid, food banks, and other essential services before small problems became serious ones.

Despite mounting evidence of its effectiveness, utilization of high quality instructional materials among school districts is still relatively low. Open Up Resources partners with curriculum developers to deliver inclusive Math and English Language Arts offerings, paired with professional learning services, to school districts across the country.

A living wage job in New York City is hard to reach without a college degree, and harder still as the skills employers want keep shifting. Pursuit offers job-aligned tech training for New Yorkers from low income backgrounds and works with employers to place graduates in living-wage jobs, no college degree required.

A stable home is the foundation for everything else. The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness connects people experiencing homelesness with permanent homes and the ongoing support they need to stay housed.

Eviction is a growing problem in New York City as rents rise faster than wages, and many residents are just one missed paycheck away from losing their home. RiseBoro Community Partnership works directly with affordable housing landlords to identify at-risk tenants early and connect them with short-term financial assistance and coaching.

For families facing hardship, the hardest part is often not a lack of help, but not knowing where to find it. Seeding Success built a single, trusted network to coordinate intakes and referrals, connecting families in Memphis and Shelby County to healthcare, housing, education, and workforce support.

For low income homeowners in disaster-stricken areas, federal recovery funds are crucial but notoriously slow to arrive. Strongward provides loans and construction support to families recovering from natural disasters, keeping them housed while they wait for aid to come through.

Even the best curricula fall short without the right training behind it. Teaching Lab provides curriculum-based coaching and professional learning for teachers, school leaders, and district administrators, helping them get the most out of the materials they have.

Paraprofessionals bring real classroom experience, but without degrees and certifications, full-time teaching stays out of reach. In partnership with the University of Northern Colorado, Trendlines (operating through CNDC) offers a part-time, flexible path for paraprofessionals to earn their teaching credentials and step into full-time roles in Denver schools.

Utah has no shortage of programs and services for residents living in poverty. The challenge is helping people find them. Utah’s Promise is reimagining the statewide 211 platform to make navigation simpler and more effective.