Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Unlikely Meetings. Uncommon Solutions for the Future of Mobility.
Sharing the big ideas and ongoing conversations from the Meeting of the Minds Boston Mobility Summit.
The Arts Mean Business
New report shows the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry across the country and in six Massachusetts communities.
What We’re Learning from a Regional Approach
For years, Barr worked primarily in Boston. Since 2014, we have been evolving towards a regional approach. Some reflections on progress, challenges, and what we’ve been learning.
Barr Announces Request for Proposals as Part of Waterfront Initiative
Foundation issues RFP to support constituency-building for a great public realm along Boston’s waterfront.
Barr Announces Director of Learning and Evaluation
Yvonne Belanger to lead Foundation’s efforts to evaluate and learn from its investments.
Area Leaders Join Effort to Link Boston Neighborhoods and Job Centers with Bus Rapid Transit
Barr Climate Program Co-Director Mary Skelton Roberts interviews State Representative Russell Holmes and A Better City CEO Rick Dimino, members of a newly-formed advisory committee for BostonBRT.
New Senior Program Officer to Join Barr’s Education Team
Kate Dobin to lead Foundation’s efforts focused on expanding access to K–12 quality in Boston.
SueEllen Kroll Named Barr Foundation Program Officer for Arts & Creativity
National search concludes with the successful appointment of experienced grantmaker in arts, creativity, and humanities.
Introducing the 2017 Barr Fellows
Twelve recognized for their leadership and impact within the Greater Boston community.
Barr Announces First Cohort of Partners in $30-Million “Engage New England: Doing High School Differently” Initiative
Nine organizations from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine receive planning grants to advance greater success for all students.