Our Crisis
Today we reach out as we face another crisis that is affecting our cities and shaking our nation to its core.
News and announcements as well as ideas and commentary about innovation in the social sector.
Today we reach out as we face another crisis that is affecting our cities and shaking our nation to its core.
The City of Philadelphia and The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Fund launch a new fund to serve artists and cultural organizations that have been devastated by the pandemic.
Barra dedicates funds to respond to short-term needs of our region’s nonprofit organizations.
Failure is part of the learning process. In the coming year, look for more from us about learning.
There’s no single definition of what is meant by an “innovative” approach to education. Successful innovation requires iteration and work to cultivate an environment where both students and educators are encouraged to take necessary risks and learn from their failures.
Barra will embark on a thematic review to look back across four Catalyst Fund-supported education models.
Read more about First Step Staffing’s acquisition of the for-profit company On Time Staffing, with the goal of employing homeless individuals and people recently released from prison.
The nonprofit social enterprise based in Atlanta announced its expansion into Philadelphia.
Seven Greater Philadelphia nonprofit organizations begin a two-year evaluation capacity program led by The Consultation Center at Yale.
Check out photos and videos from Barra’s Innovating Intentionally event held at the Barnes Foundation.