Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
From Family Philanthropy to a Legacy Foundation
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Barr’s co-founder and chair discusses expanding the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Barr Awards $15.9 Million to 51 Organizations
Grants to develop innovative high school models, revitalize regional arts districts, and strengthen community engagement in clean energy.
New Grants Support 11 Schools to Redesign Where Learning Happens
Connecting more students to success by blurring the lines between school, college, career, and community.
The Power and Potential of our Creative Economy
Business, government, and cultural leaders champion findings of new reports detailing how much “Arts Means Business” in New England.
Northeast States Extend Leadership on Clean Energy
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Ambitious new goals set for next phase of highly successful, market-based effort to reduce emissions and spur clean energy.
Commuting to Boston by Boat? In Five Years, You Could Be.
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Insights into new efforts to expand ferry service in Boston Harbor, from Alice Brown of Boston Harbor Now.
The Value of Constructive Feedback
Why we seek and share candid input from grantees on what it’s like to work with us.
Inspiring Joy and Promoting Peace on Boston’s Waterfront
The Martin Richard Charitable Foundation and partners celebrate the groundbreaking of Martin’s Park.