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Greater Boston’s community foundation. We are a partner in philanthropy, a major grant funder, think tank, convener and civic leader.
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http://www.tbf.org 13-06-2011 21:27:48
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Congratulations to Ayesha Cammaerts and the Boston Opportunity Agenda team, and thanks to the New England Revolution Foundation for their generous donation. The game turned out pretty well, too!

Sometimes the biggest obstacles to safe, affordable housing aren't just financial. Thanks to the The Boston Globe editorial team for highlighting how complex forms systematically make it harder for families who qualify for affordable housing to get it. pulse.ly/m99glxcmma

#AffirmativeAction is top of mind. Tomorrow, @Lee_Pelton joins Boston Public Radio live from the BPL to talk about the SCOTUS ruling , and Wednesday we are part of GBH/World's Affirmative Action Town Hall Discussion, hosted by Paris Alston! pulse.ly/h78183j100

Lee Pelton talking #affirmativeaction with Jim and Margery on Boston Public Radio today. Read Lee’s essay on the issue and the “magical thinking” of the Supreme Court tomorrow on pulse.ly/xjz269iaub pulse.ly/nn4ufx22yo



TBF and United Way Mass Bay announced the formation of The MA Migrant Families Relief Fund to address the humanitarian crisis faced by migrants seeking asylum in MA, and to support community orgs directly serving new arrivals. Learn more & donate: pulse.ly/u0vwhf48ll


Rapidly rising numbers of migrants seeking safe haven are arriving in MA in need of shelter and services. To address this humanitarian crisis and support families, TBF and United Way Mass Bay launched the MA Migrant Families Relief Fund. Learn more & donate: pulse.ly/elcpa01jr9



Thank you Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano for bringing the #FrancesPerkinsAct to the floor, legislation that will bolster our reputation w/ the talent pool driving our information & innovation economy - one that will continue to put MA at the forefront of equity #WEN #MApoli Aaron Michlewitz


Thank you to the House for your swift work in passing the #FrancesPerkinsAct today! As this important legislation moves to Senate, the #WageEquityNow coalition looks forward to quick action from Sen. President @KarenSpilka and Senator Pat Jehlen to support its passage. #WEN #MApoli


Thank you Senate Pres. @KarenSpilka for your work today to help pass the #FrancesPerkinsAct in the Senate. The #WageEquityNow coalition is thankful to you and Speaker Ron Mariano for your leadership on this historic legislation in MA. Next stop -> being signed into law by Governor Maura Healey!


We know Massachusetts (and greater Boston in particular) has an affordable housing crises, but how do you fix it? Luc Schuster offered his insight this morning on @Issue on NBC10 Boston.

The former Boston Foundation president hopes his memoir will inspire idealistic young people to work in the community-service sector, writes Scot Lehigh. trib.al/00JIF7P

Thank you @BayCoveMA for uplifting this Boston Indicators report! We’re pleased to be able to share research that shed light on systemic issues and extremely grateful for the partnership of orgs like Bay Cove for that you do in our community and your important partnership!