Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Supporting New England Communities Under Threat and Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census Count
Barr announces $3-million expansion of 2017 Special Initiative, including an open request for proposals to fund efforts throughout New England.
New Report Details Challenges Facing Boston’s Public High Schools
EY-Parthenon analysis details challenges facing public high school students who fall off track, and recommends five components of integrated approach to ensure high-quality for all.
Five Lessons from Two Decades of Early Education Grantmaking
Senior Program Officer Kimberly Haskins reflects on nearly 20 years of work focused on improving outcomes for Massachusetts’ youngest learners.
Young Minds Open to the Sounds of Their City
Fourth in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.
Northeast Carbon Market Keeps Delivering Major Benefits to All
New report details sustained economic and environmental gains enjoyed by states participating in regional carbon cap-and-trade market.
From Platform to Presenter: How Boston Center for the Arts Reconnected to its Founding Mission
Third in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.
Health Care's Role in Anchoring Community Health and Resilience
Second in a blog series on climate resilience and health care.
Leadership in the Storm
Climate-smart health care protects lives, communities, hospitals, and citizens' wallets.
Introducing Barr's ArtsAmplified Initiative
A $30 million, six-year effort focused on powerful art and bold leadership by Massachusetts arts organizations to create more vibrant communities.
Investing in Arts Organizations as Leaders
In partnership with 15 Massachusetts arts organizations, Barr launches a $30 million, six-year effort to amplify their leadership in changing communities.