News & Events

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Please direct media inquiries to:

Ted McEnroe
Director of Public Relations
617-338-3890
ted.mcenroe@tbf.org

Recent News

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HPHE releases its Third Annual Report Card at an Understanding Boston Forum on June 18
Date: June 19, 2013
A primary message of the Healthy People/Healthy Economy Coalition’s third annual Report Card is that Massachusetts is making progress on many public policies that contribute to health and wellness, but health care spending on preventable conditions still precludes vital investments in education, public health, recreation and public safety.
Massachusetts shows steady climb on health and wellness report card
Date: June 18, 2013

The third annual Healthy People/Healthy Economy report card finds that overall, Massachusetts is making slow headway on many policies related to public health, but a failure to address the special tax status of sugar-sweetened beverages is among the issues which continue to raise concerns.

Upcoming Events

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Planes, Trains and Private Equity: Gifting Complex Assets to the Boston Foundation
Date: June 27, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: The Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington Street, Boston MA
Join us to learn more about how the Boston Foundation can be your charitable partner in meeting the challenges of using complex assets to help your clients reach their philanthropic goals.
Latino Legacy Fund Reception
Date: June 27, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: MFS Investment Management, 111 Huntington Avenue, 35th Floor, Boston, MA
Join us for a special reception to learn about the Latino Legacy Fund, the first philanthropic effort exclusively dedicated to strengthening the Latino community in Greater Boston.