The Boston Foundation

We are thrilled to celebrate Javier Juarez, Executive Director of the Latino Equity Fund at The Boston Foundation, one of the Boston Business Journal’s 2024 40 Under 40! Javier's passion for creating systemic change is truly inspiring and highlights the significant impact of philanthropy in helping communities thrive. Here’s to the continued growth and lasting impact of the Latino Equity Fund under Javier's visionary leadership! Announced earlier this year, BBJ is featuring all the honorees with profiles. Read Javier's profile here:

Join us on November 12th at 9:00 AM for the release of the 2024 Greater Boston Housing Report Card! For over two decades, this annual report has been your go-to source for the latest trends and in-depth analysis of the Greater Boston housing market. For this year's report, the Boston Indicators team dives into the core metrics of our region’s housing, while researchers from Boston University’s Initiative on Cities explore the opportunities and obstacles of using publicly-owned land for affordable housing in our Special Topic. What do these findings mean for Greater Boston’s future? Join experts from across the housing sector and our report researchers as they present insights from the report and discuss the key housing issues of our region. Register: https://bit.ly/40rfjry

“By eliminating tuition for qualified students, UMass Boston is sending a powerful, simple message about access to education, and bolstering its own place in making Boston a more equitable and vibrant city. We are honored to partner with them in our shared commitment to equity," - Lee Pelton, TBF President and CEO in a statement of support. In a significant step for equity in our region, UMass Boston has just announced the Beacon Pledge Program, a groundbreaking initiative offering free tuition to in-state students from families making $75,000 or less. This program ensures that these students can earn a bachelor’s degree without the burden of tuition costs. We applaud UMass Boston and the Healey-Driscoll Administration for advancing accessible and affordable education for all young people in MA! Read the announcement:

October is recognized as LGBTQ+ History Month, a celebration founded in 1994 by a Missouri school teacher to uplift queer and trans history, the history of LGBTQ+ rights, and intertwined civil rights movements. As we approach the end of the month, we reflect on our LGBTQ+ history in MA, with moments of pride and memories of deep loss. We celebrate the 20th anniversary of same-sex marriage last year, a milestone that brought immense joy and progress. Yet, we also honor the 25th anniversary of the tragic murder of trans activist Rita Hester. To learn more about our LGBTQ+ history, changemakers, and upcoming events, you can check out: - The History Project: https://bit.ly/3C2rxg0 - Boston Museum for LGBTQ+ Arts, History & Culture: https://bit.ly/3AhCQ3h The Equality Fund at TBF celebrates our queer and trans history every day. Learn more about the Fund: https://bit.ly/3tHTwxv Image Credit to the History Project #LGBTQHistoryMonth #Pride #Equality #LGBTQHistory 

Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins participated in a conversation with Lee Pelton, President & CEO of The Boston Foundation at the 2024 Mass Black Expo. Collins discussed the Bank's broad portfolio of work to support a vibrant economy that works for all. Visit bostonfed.org to read a transcript of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eh7GtZmJ

Did you know that Massachusetts has the country's second-largest Brazilian population? For decades, this vibrant community has been integral to our state’s social, cultural, and economic fabric. Last night, the Latino Equity Fund at TBF highlighted this, releasing a groundbreaking commissioned report with partners Alvaro de Castro e Lima and Mariana Dutra from Instituto Diaspora Brasil. The report dives into demographics and features insights from second-generation Brazilians, community organizations, entrepreneurs, religious leaders, and artists. It aims to spark meaningful conversations and inspire collaboration, a spirit that was on full display at last night's event. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, dance, and enjoy delicious food from Alma Gaucha! We're grateful to all the partners who made the night possible - LEF’s Executive Director Javier Juarez for leading LEF's commitment to uplifting all Latino communities, TBF's Danubia Camargos Silva, Instituto Diaspora Brasil, and the 9 Brazilian-led organizations that joined to share invaluable information and resources. The report is available in both English and Portuguese. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4dVQAi0

Building a resilient and diverse nonprofit sector is critical to meet the challenges facing our communities. If you're a nonprofit professional or leader looking to understand the current landscape of wage equity in the sector, please join us on Oct. 29th at 9AM for a forum looking at Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE)’s latest compensation report, Valuing Our Nonprofit Workforce. Panelists will delve into findings from the report and address the role of nonprofit leaders, boards, and practical strategies for leaders and funders to move from agreement in principle to actionable ways to strengthen your organization’s compensation and equity strategies. Join us: https://bit.ly/3Ud8hm1

If you haven't made plans to attend yet, there's still time to register for Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. Mass Black Expo (MBE), a two-day event this Friday and Saturday that brings together hundreds of Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals. On Friday, you'll hear an insightful Keynote Conversation featuring Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and Lee Pelton, CEO & President of TBF. They’ll dive into the Fed’s efforts to build an inclusive economy and discuss how different sectors—private, public, philanthropic, educational, and nonprofit—can work together to boost economic vibrancy in the Commonwealth. Be part of this conversation and two full days of informative sessions and networking opportunities and discussion on how we can create a thriving economy for everyone. Register now: https://bit.ly/3YzoPY7

Join us this Thursday, Oct. 24th, at 6PM for a forum that celebrates MA's vibrant Brazilian community! The Latino Equity Fund at TBF and Instituto Diaspora Brasil are releasing a special report that features demographics of the Brazilian population in the area and insights from interviews and focus groups. This event will present key findings from the report and will feature Brazilian-led organizations, performances, and delicious food. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4eJOCmb

October is National Arts & Humanities Month! At TBF, we're dedicated to uplifting Boston’s culture makers while advocating for our artists and communities to have equitable access to the arts at local, state, and national levels. in recognition of National Arts & Humanities Month, we're celebrating and sharing several artists and organizations and how we're centering artists in a blog post by Laura Reyes, Program Officer, Arts and Creativity at TBF. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4eSJ3lo