Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
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Blog Post
We Should Not Be Surprised
In the aftermath of insurrection in Washington D.C., reflections from Barr’s president on what enabled yesterday’s violence and what it demands of each of us.
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Blog Post
Embracing Winter with Creative Ways to Stay Outdoors
Inspiration and insights from cold-weather cities reimagining winter as a season to love.
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Blog Post
A Year That Changed Us All
Final reflections on 2020 and announcing plans to increase grant dollars by 25% in 2021.
Read the blog post
We Should Not Be Surprised
In the aftermath of insurrection in Washington D.C., reflections from Barr’s president on what enabled yesterday’s violence and what it demands of each of us.
Embracing Winter with Creative Ways to Stay Outdoors
Inspiration and insights from cold-weather cities reimagining winter as a season to love.
A Year That Changed Us All
Final reflections on 2020 and announcing plans to increase grant dollars by 25% in 2021.
Six Things Massachusetts Voters are Saying About Clean Energy
Recent poll shows strong support for decisive action on climate, including a full transition to clean and renewable energy.
Barr Awards $24.6 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2020
Grants include support for zero-energy buildings in Massachusetts, a participatory grantmaking pilot to advance climate resilience, and continued support for nonprofits to recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Barr Announces $4.15 Million in New Grantmaking Centered on Racial Equity
New and extended support for over 30 organizations to advance racial equity and support communities hit hardest by COVID-19 in Greater Boston and across Massachusetts.
The Racial Leadership Gap Among Massachusetts Nonprofits
New report finds progress, yet much work still to do for the sector to realize more diverse and inclusive leadership.
Keep Listening to Teachers
Insights from Massachusetts teachers about what they are learning and how they are responding in this unprecedented back-to-school season.
Building a Stronger and More Diverse Arts Sector
New report finds Live Arts Boston program having strong positive impacts on arts ecosystem, expanding access and visibility, particularly for artists of color.
Don’t Let the School Year Go to Waste
Leah Hamilton and Elina Alayeva share three priorities for a student-centered school year throughout the pandemic.