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A Time to Embrace

Jim Canales | , 01.17.2023

The official unveiling of Boston’s newest public memorial – The Embrace – offers inspiration and hope for a New Year.

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Francisco Torres Shares His Perspective as a New Member of the Arts & Creativity Team

Francisco Torres | , 01.09.2023

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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Kathryn Wright Shares Perspectives from her First Year at Barr

Kathryn Wright | , 10.27.2022

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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New Funding Opportunity to Transform the High School Experience

Jenny Curtin & Ali Gross
, 02.01.2023

Barr seeks proposals from teams of high school and system leaders who are ready to meet the moment.

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    Kathryn Wright Shares Perspectives from her First Year at Barr

    Kathryn Wright | , 10.27.2022

    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 | , 01.09.2023

    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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    Barr Awards $35.7 Million in Final Quarter of 2022

    12.19.2022

    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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    Taking the Long View 

    Jim Canales | , 12.15.2022

    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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