Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Barr Foundation Announces $13.3 Million in New Grants
New and longtime partnerships advance new strategic priorities and regional focus.
Important Role for Local, Regional Foundations in Global Climate Change
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Foundations focused on climate change should think global and fund local.
Charting a Course to Universal, High-Quality Pre-K
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A capstone investment building on more than a decade of progress for Boston’s youngest students.
Transforming What it Means to be Green in Affordable Housing
Deploying energy solutions so all Massachusetts residents benefit from a clean energy economy.
Creating Connection through Arts and Creativity
A national movement to build public support for the arts comes to Massachusetts.
Fighting Global Climate Change Requires Foundations to Give Local
Jim Canales and Kate Wolford, president of The McKnight Foundation, call attention to three tools available to any local or regional grant maker ready to join the fight on climate change.
Barr Foundation Names Roger Nozaki as Vice President
Nozaki assumes key leadership role as Barr embarks on new strategic directions.
When Artists Are at the Intersection of Planning and Community
How a group of artists infused creativity, imagination, artistry and fun into a citywide planning process.
Meredith Hatfield to Join Barr Foundation Climate Team
With extensive experience in energy and environmental issues, and in shaping and implementing state-level policies, Hatfield to serve as program officer in the Foundation’s Clean Energy portfolio.
When Collective Action Works Wonders
Key lessons from a highly successful public-private partnership focused on expanding access to high-quality arts education in Boston.