Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Barr Awards $43.2 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for artist-led, community-based projects, expanded learning networks on climate resilience and community engagement, and the launch of a national leadership development program for Black professionals.
The Real Work Persists
In this year-end blog post, Jim Canales reflects on 2021 and previews Barr’s plans for the year ahead.
Barr Announces New Grants to Drive Toward Educator Diversity
Announcing a new cohort of New England school systems committed to developing diverse, talented teacher workforces for student success.
Money Talks. Here’s What We Want it to Say.
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To center racial equity in the climate movement, we need to change who we’re funding and how we operate.
Not Just Recovery, But Reinvention
Three lessons from schools where COVID innovations offer new solutions for student success.
Boston Elects a New Mayor
Jim Canales reflects on Barr’s longstanding commitment to Boston at this watershed moment.
Three Things Boston Voters Think About the Boston Waterfront
A majority of voters agree with taking action to make Boston's waterfront more inclusive, accessible, and climate resilient.
A Commitment to BIPOC Arts and Communities
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Powering Cultural Futures connects and serves 15 community-rooted arts organizations. This multiyear initiative results from a collaboration between Barr, the Ford Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Barr Awards $30.9 Million in Third Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for artist-led movements for spatial justice, a community-driven air justice campaign, and a partnership with civil rights and education organizations working together to address educational disparities.
The Human Factor
Jim Canales reflects on recent staffing additions and changes in support of Barr’s mission of service