Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Green Power at Lower Cost: Green Municipal Aggregation in Massachusetts
Green Energy Consumers Alliance shares findings and opportunities for growth from a new report on green municipal aggregation in Massachusetts.
New Funding Extends Transformation Efforts in Five High Schools
Beyond Engage New England is a $2.85 million investment in five schools committed to ensuring post-secondary success for all students.
Growth and Opportunity: Education Team Updates
Exciting additions and transitions within Barr’s Education Program Team.
Barr Awards $17.2 Million in Second Quarter of 2022
New grants will support artist-led solidarity economy practices, innovative climate resilience efforts in local communities, and new research to drive educator diversity efforts in Massachusetts.
Two Program Officers Join Barr’s Arts & Creativity Team
Jamilah Bradshaw and Francisco Torres will grow Barr's Arts Team as it extends and deepens its focus on racial equity.
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Jim Canales describes Barr’s initial grantmaking focused on racial wealth equity in Greater Boston.
To Center Equity, We Must Learn Differently
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Three practice shifts in how we learn alongside our grantee partners.
Six Questions with Barr's Mobility Program Officer
Through an interview with Jules Faña, Barr’s communications coordinator, Najah Casimir, our Mobility Program Officer, discusses what drives their work, lessons from past experiences that they’re applying to their current role, and their priorities at Barr.
New Tool Calculates Value of Public Benefits in Waterfront Projects
Residents have never had a model or formula to estimate the value of public benefits – until now.