How Grantmakers and Governments Moved Quickly to Transform Public Spaces
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The COVID pandemic pushed Massachusetts cities and towns to rethink their public spaces. It also pushed us as funders to rethink how we do our work.
Barr Commits Over $2 Million for Vaccine Equity Efforts
The Foundation joins local funders in supporting equitable access to the vaccine.
A Year That Changed Us All
Final reflections on 2020 and announcing plans to increase grant dollars by 25% in 2021.
Barr Announces $4.15 Million in New Grantmaking Centered on Racial Equity
New and extended support for over 30 organizations to advance racial equity and support communities hit hardest by COVID-19 in Greater Boston and across Massachusetts.
Glimmers of a Future We Need
Today's solutions to our public health crisis are also long-term solutions for transportation and climate.
An Enduring Commitment to Racial Equity
Foundation trustees outline key principles for Barr’s racial equity work.
Adapting to a Pandemic: Barr’s Climate Program
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An update on actions, learnings, and priorities from Barr’s Climate team amid the pandemic.
Barr Awards $1.36 Million to Nonprofits Supporting Black Communities in Response to COVID-19
The Foundation’s third set of grants in response to the pandemic focuses on organizations serving Black communities.
New Support Available to Massachusetts Schools Planning for 2020-21 School Year
Timely support for school and system leaders navigating COVID19 and centering their 2020-21 planning in equity.