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We Can Improve Coastal Communities as We Protect Them.

Rebecca Herst & Paul Kirshen
, 09.05.2018

The best way to protect Boston from rising seas is through “shore-based solutions.” Two of the authors of a recent report explain what that means, and how such solutions can yield benefits for communities

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@BarrFdn: Welcoming artists in to paint, to sculpt, to create? No, to lead. We're excited to share @ICAinBOSTON's #artisticrisk journey. bit.ly/icaartisticrisk

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Blog Post:

Barr Seeks Manager of Program Operations.

, 07.26.2018

This new role will work closely with the vice president to drive organizational processes and process improvement, with a focus on efficiency, grantee impact, and staff effectiveness at the Foundation.

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An Unusual Proposition – Artists Invited to Advise a Museum .

Jill Medvedow , 08.28.2018

Fifth in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.

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Barr Awards $1.26 Million for New England Civil Rights Fund.

James E. Canales , 08.23.2018

Fourteen organizations supported as part of 2018 Special Initiative.

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29 Foundations Pledge Over $4 Billion to Address Climate Change.

James E. Canales , 09.14.2018

Barr commits at least $100 million over the next five years, joining the largest-ever philanthropic investment in climate change mitigation.

Investing in human, natural, and creative potential.

29 Foundations Pledge Over $4 Billion to Address Climate Change.

Elevating the arts and enabling creative expression.

An Unusual Proposition – Artists Invited to Advise a Museum .

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

29 Foundations Pledge Over $4 Billion to Address Climate Change.

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

Creating Space for Change by Asking, “Why?”.

We Can Improve Coastal Communities as We Protect Them.

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President’s Corner

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Barr Seeks Manager of Program Operations.

An Unusual Proposition – Artists Invited to Advise a Museum .

Barr Awards $1.26 Million for New England Civil Rights Fund.

29 Foundations Pledge Over $4 Billion to Address Climate Change.

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