Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Three New Community Foundations Join “Creative Commonwealth” Partnership – Cambridge, Greater Lowell, and MetroWest
Expanded initiative now includes eight community foundations. Next three years to feature new and deepened investments, experiments, and learning to advance more equitable, vibrant, and sustainable arts and creativity in communities across Massachusetts.
Barr Staffing Updates
Welcoming new additions to the Barr team and acknowledging colleagues assuming new responsibilities.
Progress Report: Centering Racial Equity in Climate Grantmaking
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Barr’s Climate Director shares the story and learnings behind our ongoing work to advance a more diverse, inclusive, and equity-centered climate movement.
Embracing Risk and Adapting to Change During the Pandemic
How at the height of the pandemic, a Berkshire County arts organization defied the odds, expanding its services for people with disabilities.
Barr Awards $32.7 Million in Third Quarter Grants
New grants will assist superintendents with public engagement; support a transportation coalition pursuing a new vision; and activate community-based arts and economic activity in Massachusetts Gateway Cities.
A Strategy Refresh for Barr’s Mobility Work
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A next evolution to advance equitable solutions for transportation, community planning, and development in Massachusetts.
New Englanders Welcome the Clean Energy Transition
Recent focus groups underscore widespread enthusiasm for clean energy and urgency for electrification in New England
Little Amal Walks Across Massachusetts
A powerful fusion of theater and public art brings together communities to raise awareness for local and global issues
“Helping people achieve things they didn’t think were possible”
A Q&A with Senior Program Officer for Education, John Travis
A Day of Wellness, a Decade of Reflection
Building community for professionals of color in the environmental movement