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“Helping people achieve things they didn’t think were possible”

John Travis | , 08.22.2023

A Q&A with Senior Program Officer for Education, John Travis

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Change from the Inside Out

SueEllen Kroll | , 06.12.2023

What does prioritizing racial equity in an arts organization look like? A new series shares stories and reflections from Barr partners.

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A Strategy Refresh for Barr’s Mobility Work

Najah Casimir & Lisa Jacobson
, 09.13.2023

A next evolution to advance equitable solutions for transportation, community planning, and development in Massachusetts.

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“Helping people achieve things they didn’t think were possible”

John Travis | , 08.22.2023

A Q&A with Senior Program Officer for Education, John Travis

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    A Strategy Refresh for Barr’s Mobility Work

    Najah Casimir & Lisa Jacobson
    , 09.13.2023

    A next evolution to advance equitable solutions for transportation, community planning, and development in Massachusetts.

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    Little Amal Walks Across Massachusetts

    Alexandra Juckno | , 08.28.2023

    A powerful fusion of theater and public art brings together communities to raise awareness for local and global issues

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    A Day of Wellness, a Decade of Reflection

    John Russell | , 08.09.2023

    POCIE is building community for professionals of color in the environmental movement.

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    Students Excel When Expectations for Them Are High

    Jessica Waters & Thomas Brodnitzki & Janet Schweizer
    , 07.26.2023

    Three New England school leaders on helping young people overcome obstacles and pursue lives of opportunity and choice.

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