Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
New Initiative Seeks to Protect Civil Liberties, Informed Democracy
First grants of 2017 Special Initiative aim to bolster organizations’ capacity to respond to growing demand and to extend their reach.
Build a Better Bus Stop
BostonBRT announces a design competition for innovative bus stations in Boston.
We’re Calling on Cities to Lead the Way to Better Transit
Mary Skelton Roberts shares an opportunity for communities to pilot elements of Gold Standard Bus Rapid Transit.
Lessons from High Schools Designed to Connect All Students to Success
To better understand options for students who are off track in the goal of graduating from high school, Barr commissioned Springpoint to visit a set of New England schools serving this population and to share their findings here.
Barr Foundation Announces $20.6 Million in New Grants
First grants of 2017 mark major investments in key partnerships.
New England Chambers of Commerce Leading on Clean Energy
Diane Doucette of Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy shares five ways area businesses reaped the benefits of clean energy in 2016.
Clean Energy Powers 3 Million U.S. Jobs
New research reveals a vibrant, new national industry and workforce.
In Changing Times, Philanthropy Must Adapt
Amidst rapid change, uncertainty, and urgent calls for action, how should a foundation balance a commitment to strategy with a capacity to adapt?
Barr Renews Commitment to Signature Leadership Program
Next class of Barr Fellows to be named in mid-2017; Kimberly Haskins takes new role overseeing the Fellowship and other Cross-Program Initiatives.
Buses Are What’s Next in Transportation
This article was originally published in the Opinion section of Commonwealth Magazine on January 23, 2017.