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Working in partnership to elevate the arts and creative expression; advance solutions for climate change; and expand educational opportunity.
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Joined November 2013
We are pausing activity on Twitter for the foreseeable future. Today, we share how we came to that decision and why. We are shifting platforms, but not our commitment to engaging with you. Join us on LinkedIn and let's stay in touch via email: .
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New Tactics. Same Commitment to Community and Mission-Driven Communications. | Barr Foundation provides insights, stories, and updates on what’s driving impact and equity in our communities.
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RT @jcanales: At @BarrFdn, we have made the decision to pause our presence & engagement on Twitter. Please read more from our communicati….
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New Tactics. Same Commitment to Community and Mission-Driven Communications. | Barr Foundation provides insights, stories, and updates on what’s driving impact and equity in our communities.
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RT @EmbraceBOS: In honor of the unveiling of #TheEmbrace Memorial, @NBC10Boston in partnership w/the @BostonGlobe presents a special half-h….
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RT @BostonFed: #BostonFedTopReads 2022: The Bank is partnering with several organizations on a new research effort that takes a closer look….
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RT @jcanales: .@BarrFdn awards $35.7 million in grants to close our the final quarter of 2022. Read more here: via….
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Barr Awards $35.7 Million in Final Quarter of 2022 | Barr Foundation provides insights, stories, and updates on what’s driving impact and equity in our communities.
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RT @jcanales: My year-end blog post from @BarrFdn with a focus on new commitments to the racial wealth equity initiative. .
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Taking the Long View | Barr Foundation provides insights, stories, and updates on what’s driving impact and equity in our communities.
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RT @GivingCompass: Large, unrestricted gifts with minimal reporting requirements are a dream come true for many nonprofits. Read more from….
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RT @GreentownLabs: Calling all BIPOC-led #startups: apply by 12/23 for #ACCEL, our accelerator with @BGSMatters and supported by @BarrFdn a….
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RT @WRRBureau: WRRB releases Static Income, Rising Costs: Renting in the Heart of the Commonwealth and Interactive Data Dashboard/Maps: htt….
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RT @MichCaldeira: In-depth look at the future of #philanthropy by @DaveWedge for @BostonMagazine in which there’s a brief profile of grassr….
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RT @WRRBureau: The Excellence Series is supported by @WECEducation. with funding from @BarrFdn. Learn more about WEC's Uplifting Community….
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UPLIFTING COMMUNITY VOICE
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RT @jcanales: Thanks @mbobbitt & @emilyruddock for this important perspective on the imperative for public funding of the arts. https:….
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We believe an increase in public and private financial support for the arts will drive growth and positive changes that are palpable.
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"Seattle tops the list for strategies and innovations that have helped reimagine and rebuild an iconic waterfront.". @harborhorwood shares a recap and 3 takeaways from a recent conversation with @WaterfrontSEA's Marshall Foster.
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In Conversation: Seattle Waterfront Director Marshall Foster | Barr Foundation provides insights, stories, and updates on what’s driving impact and equity in our communities.
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RT @NextGenLC: “To actually see and touch these schools, to speak with the staff members… There’s nothing that compares to actually being i….
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RT @EmbraceBOS: Today the first piece of The Embrace is being set on Boston Common. Can’t wait for the entire city to experience this beaut….
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"The seeds of knowledge planted in a classroom could blossom into innovative strategies and skills that benefit students and communities for many years to come.". @SpringfieldK12's Paul Foster on planning for student success with community:
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Foster: Based on community input, district created blueprint for a vision of what every student who graduates HS should know, and how to get there
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“We weren't just the city that lit the world, [it's] a city that’s still lighting the world.". A new film featuring love letters to #NewBedford will premiere @whalingmuseum this weekend. Learn more about this project and meet some of the creative forces:
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RT @NextGenLC: #ReimagineLearning with others ready to improve learning in New England high schools. Join 1 of 2 Innovative Schools Learnin….
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Small grants are available for New England teams interested in re-imagining high school with excursions to Portland, Maine & southern California. Apply by…
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RT @NextGenLC: #ReimagineLearning with others ready to improve learning in New England high schools. Join 1 of 2 Innovative Schools Learnin….
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Small grants are available for New England teams interested in re-imagining high school with excursions to Portland, Maine & southern California. Apply by…
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Hack.Diversity is searching for passionate, committed Mentors to support their Cohort of 150 Fellows across Boston & NYC! Join the movement to #HackDiversity as a Mentor! #DiversityInTech. Learn more and/or apply here
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