Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Seven Questions with Barr's Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity
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Giles Li, our Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity, discusses his priorities at Barr, the transition from grantee to grantmaker, and the challenges facing the arts sector throughout COVID-19.
Mariella Puerto Named Barr Foundation Climate Program Director
A Barr veteran and field leader, Mariella will oversee continued growth of the Foundation’s Clean Energy, Mobility, and Resilience focus areas.
Six Questions with Barr's New Vice President for Administration
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Lynn Harwell discusses her path to Barr, priorities for the year, and what it's like to start a new job in a pandemic.
To Advance Racial Equity, Foundation Boards Need to Take an Active Role
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Reflections from Barr's board chair and president amidst the Foundation's continuing equity journey.
We Should Not Be Surprised
In the aftermath of insurrection in Washington D.C., reflections from Barr’s president on what enabled yesterday’s violence and what it demands of each of us.
Embracing Winter with Creative Ways to Stay Outdoors
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Inspiration and insights from cold-weather cities reimagining winter as a season to love.
A Year That Changed Us All
Final reflections on 2020 and announcing plans to increase grant dollars by 25% in 2021.
Six Things Massachusetts Voters are Saying About Clean Energy
Recent poll shows strong support for decisive action on climate, including a full transition to clean and renewable energy.
Barr Awards $24.6 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2020
Grants include support for zero-energy buildings in Massachusetts, a participatory grantmaking pilot to advance climate resilience, and continued support for nonprofits to recover from the effects of COVID-19.
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.