Free Soil Arts Collective
Elevating the arts and enabling creative expression.
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Advancing solutions in clean energy, mobility, and climate resilience.
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Helping more young people succeed in learning, work, and life.
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Advancing Racial Equity
This page offers information about the Barr Foundation’s commitment to racial equity.
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Our Grants
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President’s Corner
Updates from Barr’s president, Jim Canales.
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Twitter
@BarrFdn: The pandemic confined us to small spaces, while movements for racial and social justice compelled us to expand and shift.
What have these shifts meant for the social sector?
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E-News
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Blog Post
Reflections on Joining Barr in an All-Remote Context
Staff members share their experiences and takeaways.
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Blog Post
Reimagining Philanthropy’s Commitment to Racial Equity
The realities of white supremacy, systemic racism, and violence against people of color and LGBTQ+ people — always present but rarely challenged by those with power — demand intense reflection and tangible action.
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Culture and Community in a Time of Transformation
New research highlights MA residents’ hopes for the future of arts and culture.