Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.

Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Barr and Boston 2024

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

What is Barr's position on the 2024 Olympics?

February 17, 2015 | Category: Barr News

Boston Preparing for the Storms Ahead

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

More than sixty inches of snow falling in fewer than three weeks has most Bostonians saying uncle. However, these superstorms—or "snowmaggedons"—are not expected to let up any time soon.

February 13, 2015 | Category: Climate

Profiles in Risk Taking: Stories From Three Arts and Culture Leaders

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E. San San Wong

Director of Arts & Creativity

When economic times call for playing it safe, how can arts and cultural organizations remain as bold as their artists?

February 06, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity

From the President – January 2015

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Introducing the Barr Foundation’s new mission statement.

January 22, 2015 | Category: From the President

Boston Hospitals Achieve Healthy Reductions in Energy Consumption

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

New data shows Boston hospitals have cut their energy use by six percent over the last three years, despite continued facility growth. These reductions have not only saved the hospitals $12 million—they have helped put Boston on track to achieving its ambition climate goals.

January 20, 2015 | Category: Climate

Join the Conversation about Boston’s Transportation Future

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Mary Skelton Roberts

Former Co-Director of Climate

What’s your question about getting around Boston in the future? Go Boston 2030 is a new campaign to shape the future of how people get around our city.

January 14, 2015 | Category: Climate

Investing in Nonprofits’ Most Essential Assets: Leaders

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Historically, less than one percent of foundation giving has gone to leadership development. A recent SSIR blog series offered a forum for foundation leaders, including Barr’s Jim Canales, to weigh in on smart ways to change that equation.

January 12, 2015 | Category: Sector Effectiveness

Districts—An Ambitious, but Achievable Scale for Energy Transformation

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

What will it take to catalyze and accelerate the kind of energy transformation required to increase reliability, enhance resilience, meet ambitious climate goals, and create economic development opportunities? And what role can foundations play? Key takeaways from a recent gathering of funders interested in urban sustainability sponsored by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities.

December 17, 2014 | Category: Climate

From the President – December 2014

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

As 2014 draws to a close, three key decisions that will guide Barr into its next era.

December 15, 2014 | Category: From the President

Staffing Update – Fall 2014

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Staffing updates from the Barr Foundation.

November 24, 2014 | Category: Barr News