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What's New(s) at Barr?
March 2018
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In the first three months of 2018, four back-to-back Nor'Easters hit the U.S. Northeast with heavy snows, rains, and winds that caused massive power outages, and record-setting floods. On our blog, Barr's Climate team and colleagues spoke about the urgency and opportunities in preparing for the impacts of climate change. Meanwhile, our Education team highlighted a new resource for parents looking at Boston school options. And, Arts & Creativity launched a state-wide arts initiative in partnership with five community foundations. Catch these and other highlights below.
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Such severe weather is an urgent reminder of the work still left to be done to prepare Boston for climate change. We must act now, investing in sharply-focused efforts to protect our region from flood risks, extreme weather, and other climate impacts.
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A conversation with Erika Spanger-Siegfried on findings from a landmark report on flood risks and adaptation strategies for coastal communities and the opportunities for climate resilience in Boston and beyond.
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New website profiles every school in Boston, giving parents easy access to the information they care about most. Boston Schools Fund strives to understand how parents in Boston choose schools and what information and resources they value to make that choice.
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In partnership with five community foundations, Barr launched a new $3 million initiative to strengthen arts and creativity across Massachusetts. Creative Commonwealth is rooted in our shared belief that artists and arts organizations inspire, challenge, and bring our communities together.
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At its first board meeting of 2018, Barr awarded new grants including support to design innovative school models; develop regional approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and build understanding to spark positive change in the diversity of nonprofit leadership.
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This position is an opportunity to join the Barr Foundation's Climate team and contribute to advancing solutions for clean energy, mobility, and resilient communities.
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Lee Pelton, Barr trustee and president of Emerson College speaks about the importance of investing in young people. Watch the video of Lee.
Sue Tierney, Barr trustee and senior advisor to Analysis Group discusses glimmers of hope in mitigating climate change. Watch the video of Sue.
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Stories We're Following
Here are a few of the exciting developments that our partners and colleagues have been sharing this quarter. Join the conversation...
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Traffic in Massachusetts is a nightmare. What can we do to help fix it? Here's one idea: https://youtu.be/S1TVU7Zq0rI #mapoli #bospoli
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Energy democracy on the rise! Darlene Lombos of Community Labor United on the multiple benefits of community choice #energy. Looking forward to speedy implementation in Boston! #CCE @BostonClimate @MothersOutFront @wutrain @MattOMalley bit.ly/2EQRKii
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The foundation presidents who fund @ArtPlaceAmerica issued a joint statement on the need to preserve and support key federal agencies, like @NEAarts, and their role in strengthening communities. http://bit.ly/2BUbYpt
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Eye On Education: Outdoor Classes Help Students Become Active Learners https://t.co/mj8K3naCNg
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The @Philanthropy‘s entire “Turning Diversity Goals Into Reality” series is a great read #nonprofit #diversity #leadership
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