Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
How Ready is Greater Boston for Climate Change?
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Barr’s recent climate resilience survey reveals climate progress and greater climate awareness in Greater Boston, with room for advancement.
Barr Awards $20.9 Million in First Quarter of 2023
Grants will support local arts leaders to advance racial equity in Boston, new partnerships for climate resilience planning, and expanded programming to transform school experiences for Boston-area students.
Learning to Support Equitable School Transformation
Barr evaluation partners from SRI Education share three insights on what it takes to design for and support whole school change.
New Tactics. Same Commitment to Community and Mission-Driven Communications.
Why we’re pushing pause on Twitter and focusing elsewhere.
Welcoming New Barr Colleagues
President Jim Canales introduces new faces – and familiar faces in new places - at Barr.
Lisette Le Named Director of Barr’s Racial Wealth Equity Initiative
Experienced nonprofit leader with deep roots in Greater Boston to lead new initiative that has already committed nearly $15 million to area nonprofits.
Introducing Green Dash Northeast
New interactive tool showcases progress toward energy transition in the Northeast.
New Funding Opportunity to Transform the High School Experience
Barr seeks proposals from teams of high school and system leaders who are ready to meet the moment.
A Time to Embrace
The official unveiling of Boston’s newest public memorial – The Embrace – offers inspiration and hope for a New Year.
Francisco Torres Shares His Perspective as a New Member of the Arts & Creativity Team
Francisco Torres recently joined the Barr Foundation as Arts & Creativity Program Officer. A city planner by training, Francisco describes how the arts influenced his career and work in philanthropy.