Category: From the President

Matt Conti

Supporting New England Communities Under Threat and Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census Count

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Barr announces $3-million expansion of 2017 Special Initiative, including an open request for proposals to fund efforts throughout New England.

May 31, 2018 | Category: From the President

Board Time: Three Keys to Strategic Engagement

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Jim Canales contributes to a new blog series on effective foundation governance.

March 14, 2018 | Category: Sector Effectiveness

Barr Foundation Expands Climate Program

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

With an initial $5 million commitment for 2018, Barr Foundation adds climate resilience as a third priority of its Climate program.

December 13, 2017 | Category: Climate

Riding the Bus Is About to Get Better for 30,000 Commuters

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Arlington, Everett, and Cambridge in partnership with Watertown, receive $100,000 grants to demonstrate BRT’s potential.

December 07, 2017 | Category: Climate

Giving that Considers All Costs

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Three principles that guide Barr's approach to its grant investments.

November 28, 2017 | Category: Barr News

The Imperative for Aspiration

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Five questions for a world-class city to create a great public realm.

October 26, 2017 | Category: From the President

The Power and Potential of our Creative Economy

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Business, government, and cultural leaders champion findings of new reports detailing how much “Arts Means Business” in New England.

September 27, 2017 | Category: Arts & Creativity

We Must All Speak Out

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Together, we must ensure that hate does not prevail.

August 18, 2017 | Category: From the President

Inspiring Joy and Promoting Peace on Boston’s Waterfront

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

The Martin Richard Charitable Foundation and partners celebrate the groundbreaking of Martin’s Park.

August 17, 2017 | Category: Special Initiatives

Barr Announces Request for Proposals as Part of Waterfront Initiative

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Foundation issues RFP to support constituency-building for a great public realm along Boston’s waterfront.

August 01, 2017 | Category: Special Initiatives