Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Next Phase of Barr’s Racial Wealth Equity Initiative
Future grantmaking to focus on supporting partners advancing racial wealth equity through transforming systems, policy, and narratives
When Foundation Strategies Evolve
Barr’s VP for strategy and programs talks about Barr’s approach to shaping and evolving strategy, centered on Barr’s values.
Five Questions with Barr's New VP of People and Talent
Pam Jensen shares what led her to Barr, how a commitment to racial equity impacts HR, and advice for job seekers in the social sector.
Barr Awards $36.7 Million in Fourth Quarter Grants
New grants will help develop a community gathering space in Dorchester; cultivate youth leadership in the climate movement; and support efforts to expand diversity of Massachusetts’ educator workforce.
Three Themes for Advancing Wealth Building and Racial Equity
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A series of listening sessions with leaders committed to building wealth highlight the importance of resilience, opportunity, and systems change.
Three New Community Foundations Join “Creative Commonwealth” Partnership – Cambridge, Greater Lowell, and MetroWest
Expanded initiative now includes eight community foundations. Next three years to feature new and deepened investments, experiments, and learning to advance more equitable, vibrant, and sustainable arts and creativity in communities across Massachusetts.
Barr Staffing Updates
Welcoming new additions to the Barr team and acknowledging colleagues assuming new responsibilities.
Progress Report: Centering Racial Equity in Climate Grantmaking
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Barr’s Climate Director shares the story and learnings behind our ongoing work to advance a more diverse, inclusive, and equity-centered climate movement.
Embracing Risk and Adapting to Change During the Pandemic
How at the height of the pandemic, a Berkshire County arts organization defied the odds, expanding its services for people with disabilities.