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Get to know Ballmer Group grantee Govern For America! They bridge the gap between governments and emerging leaders to build a diverse and dynamic public sector talent pipeline, building the next generation of public servants to create a more responsive government that better reflects and serves our communities. Our grant allows GFA to expand its fellowship to new states and equip emerging leaders with the necessary tools?to work in government roles. https://lnkd.in/gJpAG6At

Ballmer Group grantee Detroit at Work (Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation or DESC) is the city of Detroit's workforce agency. It works in cross-sector collaboration to increase work-based learning opportunities for students and adults. Ballmer Group's grant to DESC supports the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer initiative, ensuring 8,000 Detroit youth and young adults have meaningful summer work experiences that create pathways to future opportunities. ? Program participants obtain valuable summer work experience at accessible, safe, and well-supervised worksites; identify career interests through exposure to various job sectors, occupations, and career pathways; develop appropriate work readiness skills; acquire financial literacy and other competencies that will prepare them to succeed in their transition to adulthood. https://descmiworks.org/

Congratulations, Year Up United! Looking forward to this next chapter and our ongoing partnership.

Get to know Ballmer Group grantee Children's Institute (CII). CII provides high-quality early education and youth programs, counseling services, parenting support, workforce and community leadership development, and advocates for community investment in areas that need it the most. CII offers its services at early childhood centers, K-12 schools, and neighborhood hubs, benefiting over 28,000 individuals in Los Angeles communities. https://lnkd.in/dV9H-2i

Tune into The Daily Show tonight to see USAFacts founder and Ballmer Group co-founder Steve Ballmer debrief the debate with Jon Stewart!

We're excited to see grantee Communities In Schools National Office launch this excellent campaign to address chronic school absenteeism. We look forward to sharing more of their research—and their solutions—soon!

Connie, Steve, and Sam Ballmer are pleased to announce the launch of a new climate philanthropy, Rainier Climate Group. Since stepping into the climate change space in 2022, the family has contributed just over $1 billion to climate initiatives globally. Rainier Climate Group will build on these initial efforts through expanded philanthropic investments in new and existing strategies to address the global climate crisis. The family is excited to welcome Tom Steinbach to serve as the inaugural President of the newly formed organization. Rainier Climate Group will focus on supporting strategies that operate at the speed and scale needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically, aiming for net zero emissions globally by 2050 and even earlier in wealthy nations. “We have learned in our first two years of giving that philanthropy has a unique and crucial role in advancing solutions to the climate crisis at the necessary speed. It will take immense focus and scale to address the magnitude of the issue,” said Sam Ballmer, who has been leading Ballmer Group's climate philanthropy since 2022. “We are thrilled Tom Steinbach will lead Rainier Climate Group as we expand our support of the organizations and strategies aimed at solving the problem.” Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ebjQqtQ2

Get to know Ballmer Group grantee the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). The Alliance advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. Our grant supports Network Effect, a consortium of six broadband and digital inclusion organizations focused on community-based grassroots advocacy and support for affordable Internet access. Network Effect partners will strengthen national, state, and local digital equity ecosystems where local voices, community needs, and real solutions are prioritized and elevated in policymaking and program implementation. https://lnkd.in/e885SsJA

Congrats to Ballmer Group grantee STRIVE on their 40th anniversary! STRIVE is a workforce development organization active in more than 10 locations across the U.S., where they provide professional training, personal support, and self-empowerment to people who face societal barriers to careers and opportunities. Their great work is evidenced in their impressive outcomes! Read more on their website: https://lnkd.in/e6DGMxwt

Ballmer Group grantee Code for America Labs?helps governments take a people-centered, iterative, and data-driven approach to solving problems and improving service delivery.?Our grant enables Code for America's work in advancing economic mobility by simplifying and streamlining the tax filing process. Code for America aims to serve 300,000 low-income people across the U.S. to file their taxes and get refunds more easily and quickly. https://lnkd.in/gEcBFJWP