Stand Together, JFF, Opportunity@Work, SkillUp, and Social Finance co-found $30 million SkillUp Together Fund with pioneer donations from the Charles Koch Foundation, the Irvine Foundation, and Walmart.org ARLINGTON, V.A., Feb. 18, 2021 — Today the […]
In a USA Today piece published Feb. 17, Stand Together CEO Brian Hooks and Khan Academy founder Sal Khan write about how the pandemic has exposed major flaws that have long existed in the education […]
TIME has recognized Stand Together’s work to support innovative solutions that bridge divides on critical issues by naming Stand Together Chairman and CEO Brian Hooks to the 2021 TIME100 Next list. Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founder […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. is an American hero who led one of the greatest movements for justice in history, moving our country closer to the ideals that inspired its creation. That struggle continues, and we […]
As we reflect on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dreams for a united America — one that embraces citizens of all races equally — it’s clear there is still work to […]
Violence is never an acceptable way to address a disagreement in this country. The violence within the U.S. Capitol today is the shameful and predictable consequence of reckless and dishonorable actions to overturn the voters’ […]
Back in March, when it became clear that 2020 was going to be a very difficult year for so many people, I convened our team at Stand Together. We assessed the capabilities of the organization […]
National initiative encourages welcoming attitudes and actionsin communities across America (ARLINGTON, VA) – Stand Together today announced its support of Belonging Begins With Us, a national campaign dedicated to fostering a welcoming and open mindset […]
In a USA Today piece published Nov. 17, Charles Koch and Brian Hooks write that all Americans can help solve America’s toughest problems from the bottom up, where we can empower everyone to use their […]
Five years after its founding, the upscale downtown Dallas restaurant Café Momentum — known for its smoked fried chicken and staffed by young people who have exited juvenile detention facilities — is taking its local […]
The number of Americans who say they’re willing to resort to violence to achieve political ends remains small, but that number is growing at a time when deep divisions have come to characterize our country’s […]
Stand Together Foundation announced a $750,000 investment in RiseKit, a technology startup that aims to remove employment barriers for underserved communities. RiseKit connects underemployed job candidates to careers, training, and resources while providing valuable analytics […]