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[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Thank you @BayCoveMA for uplifting this @BosIndicators 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!

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Thank you to Senate Pres. Karen Spilka, House Speaker Ron Mariano, the conference committee, former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Murphy, Megan Driscoll, and everyone who played a role in passing this legislation along with the entire #WageEquityNow Coalition for their steadfast partnership!

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Today marks a significant step towards equity in MA - thank you to our House and Senate for voting to pass The Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, sending the bill to Gov. Healey! By mandating salary transparency, we will move closer to eliminating racial and gender wage gaps.

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

The former Boston Foundation president hopes his memoir will inspire idealistic young people to work in the community-service sector, writes @GlobeScotLehigh. https://t.co/he7JvzeIGM

[@Issue on NBC10 Boston @IssueNBCBoston]

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

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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 @RonMariano for your leadership on this historic legislation in MA. Next stop -> being signed into law by @MassGovernor!

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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 @senjehlen to support its passage. #WEN #MApoli

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Thank you Speaker @RonMariano 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 @RepMichlewitz

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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 @UnitedWayMABay launched the MA Migrant Families Relief Fund.

Learn more & donate: https://t.co/l7Q0JBiZ77

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

TBF and @UnitedWayMABay 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: https://t.co/7rufwTKvhF

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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: https://t.co/ps9UeUvEo4

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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: https://t.co/gqrHkLox5v

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Hear more from Lee and RSVP for tonight's Affirmative Action Town Hall Discussion: https://t.co/HE7zlUgPb4

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

The Supreme Court decisions upending decades of affirmative action were "magical thinking, untethered from the reality of America as it is," says TBF's President and CEO Lee Pelton in his powerful essay: https://t.co/tEJIhQ94AY

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Lee Pelton talking #affirmativeaction with Jim and Margery on @BosPublicRadio today. Read Lee’s essay on the issue and the “magical thinking” of the Supreme Court tomorrow on https://t.co/elPeyhzqBL
https://t.co/DBvBWFAegF

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

#AffirmativeAction is top of mind. Tomorrow, @Lee_Pelton joins @BosPublicRadio 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 @BonjourParis_!
https://t.co/jbf2Jueeg8

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Sometimes the biggest obstacles to safe, affordable housing aren't just financial. Thanks to the @BostonGlobe editorial team for highlighting how complex forms systematically make it harder for families who qualify for affordable housing to get it.
https://t.co/TRpg8RAHJc

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

Congratulations to Ayesha Cammaerts and the @BostonOppAgenda team, and thanks to the @RevsFoundation for their generous donation. The game turned out pretty well, too!

[New England Revolution Foundation @RevsFoundation]

Tonight’s Hero of the Match is the Boston Opportunity Agenda!

The Boston Opportunity Agenda is a public/private partnership that works to transform the Boston education landscape from cradle to career.
They use research and advocacy to highlight the importance of early childhood education and investing in our youngest children. At the high school level, their Generation Success project partners with Boston Public Schools, BPS families, nonprofits and business partners to ensure Boston high school graduates are better prepared for college, career and life.

Thank you Boston Opportunity Agenda for your heroic work!

#NERevs

[Boston Foundation @bostonfdn]

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: https://t.co/4M2tSJrFlY

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