Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
What Do Students Have to Say about Learning and School During COVID-19?
Kate Dobin shares findings from a recent poll on the experiences of high school students throughout the pandemic.
How We’re Reshaping Our Employee Reviews To Be More Equitable
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Reflections from a cross-functional team bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to how we work.
Barr Awards $13.9 Million in First Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for expanded performance venue space, racial equity trainings for climate organizations, and support for public schools to create student-centered learning experiences.
Barr Extends Timeline for 2019 Fellows
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Adapting to COVID-19, Barr extends timeline for 2019 Barr Fellows.
In Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
Denouncing rising anti-Asian hate crimes and the recent murders in Atlanta.
Barr Commits Over $2 Million for Vaccine Equity Efforts
The Foundation joins local funders in supporting equitable access to the vaccine.
Time to Reimagine What Can Be, Not Rebuild What Was
On a sobering anniversary, Barr’s president reflects on lessons from a challenging year and new opportunities as we look to the future.
Charting a Path Back to Live Performance
Introducing the “Roadmap for Recovery and Resilience for Theater” from the American Repertory Theater and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
In Conversation: Ford Foundation President Darren Walker
Full recording of a recent discussion between Darren Walker and Jim Canales on the role of philanthropy in creating a just future and much more.