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Boston Marathon Tragedy

All of us at the Boston Foundation wish to express our sympathies and support to all those directly affected by the attack, and pledge to provide short- and long-term support to the community as we all seek to recover and heal.  Read the Foundation's full statement.

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has asked all those interested in donating funds to those most affected by the Boston Marathon bombing to give to The One Fund Boston. Learn more about the Fund and donate by going to www.onefundboston.org.

Boston After the Bombings: A Public Conversation of Hope & Healing

The Boston Foundation, in partnership with WBUR-FM, held a special live Town Hall meeting on April 24 at Emerson College’s Cutler Majestic Theater. The program, hosted by On Point’s Tom Ashbrook, featured a number of civic and community leaders, including Paul Grogan, discussing the terrible events of the past week, their effects on our city, and where we go from here.

Read about the event and listen to the broadcast.
Associated Grant Makers has compiled a short list of disaster-related resources that may be helpful. 

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