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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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We're hiring! Join giving with action - work with TBF as we strive to improve lives, strengthen communities, and build a more equal Boston. Check out our open positions and apply here: pulse.ly/jy1mu1g7fn #Hiring #BostonJobs #NonprofitJobs #PhilanthropyJobs

We're hiring!

Join giving with action - work with TBF as we strive to improve lives, strengthen communities, and build a more equal Boston.

Check out our open positions and apply here: pulse.ly/jy1mu1g7fn

#Hiring #BostonJobs #NonprofitJobs #PhilanthropyJobs
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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

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#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

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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

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What's on our weekend reading list? TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton's essay: The Magic Kingdom: How the Supreme Court got it wrong in its landmark affirmative action ruling. Read Lee's essay with us: pulse.ly/543qmdq8lu

What's on our weekend reading list? TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton's essay: The Magic Kingdom: How the Supreme Court got it wrong in its landmark affirmative action ruling.

Read Lee's essay with us: pulse.ly/543qmdq8lu
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The Asian Community Fund at TBF has announced its largest to-date grants docket, awarding $275,000 in funds to 39 nonprofits advancing AAPI visibility, empowerment, and collective power across MA. Read more about ACF's 2023 grantmaking: pulse.ly/1j532caqnw

The Asian Community Fund at TBF has announced its largest to-date grants docket, awarding $275,000 in funds to 39 nonprofits advancing AAPI visibility, empowerment, and collective power across MA.

Read more about ACF's 2023 grantmaking: pulse.ly/1j532caqnw
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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

TBF and <a href="/UnitedWayMABay/">United Way Mass Bay</a> 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 &amp; donate: pulse.ly/u0vwhf48ll
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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

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 <a href="/UnitedWayMABay/">United Way Mass Bay</a> launched the MA Migrant Families Relief Fund.

Learn more &amp; donate: pulse.ly/elcpa01jr9
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As the lead organizer of #WageEquityNow, TBF is excited that Committee members voted to advance the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act! Racial & gender pay equity can't wait and we look forward to working together to get this passed #MaPoli @ronmariano @KarenSpilka @MA_Senate

As the lead organizer of #WageEquityNow, TBF is excited that Committee members voted to advance the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act! Racial &amp; gender pay equity can't wait and we look forward to working together to get this passed #MaPoli  @ronmariano @KarenSpilka @MA_Senate
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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 Speaker <a href="/RonMariano/">Speaker Ron Mariano</a> for bringing the #FrancesPerkinsAct to the floor, legislation that will bolster our reputation w/ the talent pool driving our information &amp; innovation economy - one that will continue to put MA at the forefront of equity #WEN #MApoli <a href="/RepMichlewitz/">Aaron Michlewitz</a>
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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 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 <a href="/senjehlen/">Senator Pat Jehlen</a> to support its passage. #WEN #MApoli
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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!

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 <a href="/RonMariano/">Speaker Ron Mariano</a> for your leadership on this historic legislation in MA. Next stop -&gt; being signed into law by <a href="/MassGovernor/">Governor Maura Healey</a>!
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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

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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!