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Advantages of Internal Mobility - For Employees & Organizations
Future of Work
How did the Golden State Warriors win 4 championships? They focused on aptitudes, not credentials 
Intuit, Koch Industries, and Super.com, where Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry is an investor, succeed by fostering employee mobility. More
Justice-involved Youth Are Learning Life Skills at This Organization
Strong & Safe Communities
How this 5-star restaurant serves great food and changes lives
The organization offers work to justice system-involved youth at their restaurants in Dallas and Pittsburgh, through which young people can obtain work experience and life skills coaching. More
Education
4 myths about school choice debunked
Myths about school choice keep so many students locked in a cycle that doesn’t work for them – Myth #1: School choice is only for elite, white students. Myth #2: School choice makes poor public schools poorer. More
How Overregulation is Destroying Rural America
The Economy
A tale of 2 ghost towns: How overregulation is destroying rural America 
Overregulation from Washington is bringing profound economic pain to small towns that were proud economic powerhouses. Here are their stories. More
Sober-inclusive Spaces: Bill Cheek's Vision for Acrisure Arena
Strong & Safe Communities
Why this Las Vegas executive is creating sober options for everyone
Acrisure Arena is just one example of how businesses can be key drivers supporting individuals on their journeys to overcoming addiction. It could transform the entertainment and beverage industry altogether. More
How Can We Fix the Mental Health System in America?
Health Care
The mental health crisis needs more than just therapists
Our mental health system is overwhelmed. The CDC reports one in five Americans have experienced a mental health episode. A new community-based model for mental health care may be the answer. More

Press Releases
LAAMP has announced Stand Together as “Presenting Partner” alongside program founders, Grammy award-winning writers & producers Mikkel Eriksen & Tor Hermansen. More
February 29, 2024
In Case You Missed It: WSJ Calls CarePortal The “Uber of Foster Care.” Here’s Why. More than three-fifths of children end up in foster care because of neglect. But what if their families had access to a larger network of people who wanted to help? Could these children avoid being caught within the country’s child […] More
February 22, 2024
Café Momentum & Players Coalition host Super Bowl Pop-up event to reshape the culture around how our country supports justice-involved and at-risk youth. More
February 9, 2024
Lower-cost, shorter-term programs like those offered by Merit America provide a pathway that prepares people for in-demand jobs. More
February 1, 2024
Federal lawmakers found agreement that the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the law governing the nation’s public workforce system, was overdue for reform.   More
Stand Together Trust and Khan Academy announce five-year partnership to provide personalized, mastery-based education for learners & educators everywhere. More
January 25, 2024
Bill Cowher revealed his support for Stand Together Foundation, a national nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in America. More
December 1, 2023
Discover how the FIA Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix showcased diverse career opportunities within motorsports. High school students got a behind-the-scenes look, emphasizing the value of varied career avenues. More
November 7, 2023
Acrisure Arena, together with the arena’s exclusive social impact partner Stand Together, announced the launch of an elevated non-alcoholic beverage program. More
October 23, 2023
Learning Lab Wichita, a collaborative hub and co-learning space centered on providing resources, community, and support to education entrepreneurs, celebrated the launch of construction on its new permanent location at Union Station in downtown Wichita. More
October 13, 2023