Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.

Stewarding a Boston Treasure

Jim Canales

Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Jim Canales describes Barr’s new work to promote a great public realm along Boston’s waterfront.

May 11, 2016 | Category: Special Initiatives

Renewable Returns: And the Prize Goes to…

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

How a small incentive showed it can pay big to invest in renewable energy.

May 05, 2016 | Category: Climate

Why You Want an Artist on Your Team

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E. San San Wong

Director of Arts & Creativity

Artists are leveraging their unique talents to transform communities across the U.S.

May 02, 2016 | Category: Arts & Creativity

Barr Expands its Office Space

Ify Mora

Ify Mora

Former Director of Operations, Barr Foundation

New, expanded space designed for increased openness, collaboration and partnership

April 22, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Communities Find New Ways to Access Cleaner, More Affordable Energy

Cammy Peterson

Cammy Peterson

Guest Author · Director of Clean Energy, MAPC

How leading cities and towns in Massachusetts are scaling up renewable energy while bringing cost savings to their residents.

March 29, 2016 | Category: Climate

Inspiration and Ideas from Leaders in Clean Energy

Emily Sidla

Emily Sidla

Program Associate, Climate

Key takeaways from a recent workshop of city leaders focused on advancing clean energy.

March 22, 2016 | Category: Climate

Introducing Cross-Program Initiatives

Jim Canales

Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Jim Canales describes initial priorities for a set of investments intended to complement and reinforce all of Barr’s core program work.

March 17, 2016 | Category: Sector Effectiveness

Barr Foundation Announces $13.4 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

These represent Barr’s first grants awarded in 2016 aligned with new strategic priorities.

March 08, 2016 | Category: Barr News

New Strategies for Barr’s Education Program

Leah Hamilton

Leah Hamilton

Director of Education

Grounded in the belief that all students can succeed in school and in life, our new portfolio represents sharper focus and expanding reach.

March 02, 2016 | Category: Education

New Report Positions Boston for Next Wave of Energy Solutions

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

How a modest grant for one new staff member in a City Hall office set the stage for exciting progress on clean energy.

February 24, 2016 | Category: Climate