These five organizations have demonstrated in their applications and in their current work in the community the ability to have an impact and improve the lives of Latino children and families.

Today’s ruling removes an unjust double standard thrust upon businesses and legally married employees in Massachusetts and other states.

Because we chose to shape the future we wanted, rather than just wait to see what happens, Massachusetts is now the world's leading life sciences supercluster, and we have the jobs and economic opportunity that comes with that.

This report suggests that the Life Sciences Initiative has provided needed investment to move the sector forward, but it also notes the opportunity that continued investment holds for creating jobs and even greater value for our economy and the broader society.

To be effective, a Foundation needs to be grounded in the community it serves. Returning to the Boston Foundation marks an opportunity for me to work with community members and civic leaders to create meaningful economic, community, cultural and civic change from the ground up.

As Managing Partner of TPI, Jamie brings a wealth of experience in donor advising, consulting and strategic development. As the person responsible for the launch of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, she changed the course of donor-advised funds in the U.S., and will put her inestimable talents to work strengthening TPI’s already well-known services to families, foundations and corporations worldwide who seek to advance the art and science of their philanthropy.

“No matter how you examine this data, the results are conclusive. Boston is moving the needle when it comes to college graduation for its public school students.

Our latest round of grants continue the Foundation’s investment in the education, workforce development, economic competitiveness, health, safety and creative economy of Greater Boston.

Their expertise will be invaluable as we guide the Foundation into its second century serving Greater Boston.

The last two years have seen some measured progress in Haiti, but clearly there is much more work to be done.

This endowed fund will serve as a new, permanent resource that expands the support available to help organizations address current and future needs, strengthens them in difficult economic times and ensures their long-term viability.