Michael B. Keating, a trustee of the Foley Hoag Foundation, a GMA client, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Boston Foundation.

Mike is widely recognized as one of the leading trial attorneys in the state.

In addition to extensive teaching experience, he has had an active pro bono life, serving on the boards of the Boston Bar Association (President 2000-2001) and the Children’s Museum and holding numerous leadership positions in the field of criminal justice.

The Family Grants Committee of the Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust Fund is pleased to announce the publication of a revised set of guidelines for applicants. 

In keeping with prior interests, the Trust will continue to make grants in the six states of New England in the fields of education, environment and health.  Continue Reading »

Summary: While there may be debate about the cause of the foreclosure crisis, there is a little debate about the devastating impacts of the crisis. Chaletta Huertas comments on the Neighborhood Funders Group’s special report, The Foreclosure Crisis: A Blueprint for Foundation Intervention. The report documents the steps foundations are taking to respond to the foreclosure crisis.

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