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A Time to Be Steadfast

Jim Canales | , 01.03.2024

A 2024 New Year’s message from Jim Canales, Barr’s president

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Arts & Creativity

Elevating the arts and enabling creative expression.

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Embracing Risk and Adapting to Change During the Pandemic

Margaret Keller | , 10.03.2023

How at the height of the pandemic, a Berkshire County arts organization defied the odds, expanding its services for people with disabilities.

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Advancing solutions in clean energy, mobility, and climate resilience.

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Progress Report: Centering Racial Equity in Climate Grantmaking

Mariella Puerto | , 10.16.2023

Barr’s Climate Director shares the story and learnings behind our ongoing work to advance a more diverse, inclusive, and equity-centered climate movement.

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Helping more young people succeed in learning, work, and life.

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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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    An Assessment of the Clean Energy Workforce in New England

    New research explores how to expand equitable access to clean energy jobs in New England.

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    Three Themes for Advancing Wealth Building and Racial Equity

    Lisette Le & John Dello Russo
    , 12.19.2023

    A series of listening sessions with leaders committed to building wealth highlight the importance of resilience, opportunity, and systems change.

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    Five Questions with Barr's New VP of People and Talent

    Pam Jensen | , 12.20.2023

    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.

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  • First Ed(ition) of the Education Program newsletter

    In this first issue we will (re)introduce you to the Barr Education Team and what we’re up to in the Barr Foundation Education Program.

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