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Blog Post
Kathryn Wright Shares Perspectives from her First Year at Barr
Barr's senior program officer reflects on her career in clean energy and what excites her about her new role at the Foundation.
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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.
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Blog Post
Barr Awards $35.7 Million in Final Quarter of 2022
Grants will support a new arts and cultural center for the MetroWest region, continued research on the impacts of extreme heat in Greater Boston, and the planning and piloting of transformative learning experiences.
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Blog Post
Taking the Long View
Barr’s President provides an update on a new racial wealth equity initiative, as the Foundation brings 2022 grantmaking to a close.
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