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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: bit.ly/ShiftingStrate…

At @BarrFdn, we have made the decision to pause our presence & engagement on Twitter. Please read more from our communications team below, as we share our rationale and plans going forward. barrfoundation.org/blog/new-tacti… via @BarrFdn

In honor of the unveiling of #TheEmbrace Memorial, @NBC10Boston in partnership w/the @BostonGlobe presents a special half-hour documentary on the time that Martin Luther King, Jr and wife Coretta Scott King spent in Boston. You don’t want to miss this story of love. #theembrace

#BostonFedTopReads 2022: The Bank is partnering with several organizations on a new research effort that takes a closer look at gaps in financial stability, wealth accumulation, and economic mobility in Massachusetts. Listen to the podcast interview: bit.ly/3Gj0blk

.@BarrFdn awards $35.7 million in grants to close our the final quarter of 2022. Read more here: barrfoundation.org/blog/barr-awar… via @BarrFdn

My year-end blog post from @BarrFdn with a focus on new commitments to the racial wealth equity initiative.  barrfoundation.org/blog/taking-th…

Large, unrestricted gifts with minimal reporting requirements are a dream come true for many nonprofits. Read more from @BarrFdn's @ybelanger at @CEPData. buff.ly/3ho012C

Calling all BIPOC-led #startups: apply by 12/23 for #ACCEL, our accelerator with @BGSMatters and supported by @BarrFdn and @MassCEC to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in climatetech! Learn more: bit.ly/applytoACCEL

WRRB releases Static Income, Rising Costs: Renting in the Heart of the Commonwealth and Interactive Data Dashboard/Maps: wrrb.org/reports/2022/1… as part of its collaboration with @WBJournal which published its piece "An Economic Legacy," found: wbjournal.com/article/redlin… #worcpoli

In-depth look at the future of #philanthropy by @DaveWedge for @BostonMagazine in which there’s a brief profile of grassroots leaders (me!) by @elisabethhadjis at the end and who supports us which gives me an opportunity to shout out @BarrFdn @cummingsdotcom @VertexPharma

The Excellence Series is supported by @WECEducation with funding from @BarrFdn. Learn more about WEC's Uplifting Community Voice: wecollaborative.org/uplifting-comm… #WorcPoli

Thanks ⁦@mbobbitt⁩ & ⁦@emilyruddock⁩ for this important perspective on the imperative for public funding of the arts. bostonglobe.com/2022/12/06/opi…

"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. bit.ly/3UpD1Oa

“To actually see and touch these schools, to speak with the staff members… There’s nothing that compares to actually being in the space.” New England teams: Learn more about our March learning excursions & apply by Dec. 9! nextgenlearning.org/news/in-person…

Today the first piece of The Embrace is being set on Boston Common. Can’t wait for the entire city to experience this beautiful piece of art. #WelcomeTheEmbrace #TheEmbrace #EmbraceBOS @bostonfdn @CityOfBoston

"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: the74million.org/article/how-po…

“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: news.yahoo.com/bedford-love-l…

#ReimagineLearning with others ready to improve learning in New England high schools. Join 1 of 2 Innovative Schools Learning Excursions from @NextGenLC & @BarrFdn in March: Vista Unified (Calif.) & Casco Bay HS (Maine). Apply by 12/9! #LearnerCentered nextgenlearning.org/news/in-person…

#ReimagineLearning with others ready to improve learning in New England high schools. Join 1 of 2 Innovative Schools Learning Excursions from @NextGenLC & @BarrFdn in March: Vista Unified (Calif.) & Casco Bay HS (Maine). Apply by 12/9! #LearnerCentered nextgenlearning.org/news/in-person…

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 bit.ly/HackMentor-2023