We’re fortunate to have Tanise Love join the Byrd Barr Place board. She brings a breadth of nonprofit leadership experience and a passion for community service…. Read Full Article >
A Call to Mourn and to Love — For Tyre Nichols
Though justice is being sought, it will never be enough. For now, we say Tyre Nichols’ name as we mourn and collect ourselves for the continued work of creating a world where systems that oppress and harm us are replaced by systems that heal…. Read Full Article >
Meet Amal Mure
Amal Mure is the newest member of the Byrd Barr Place family! As the new Energy Assistance Program Director, she manages the energy assistance programs that offer support for community… Read Full Article >
Manifesting Black Well-being: A new report by the Black Future Co-op Fund
Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together elevates community identified approaches to tackling the structural barriers prohibiting Black well-being and highlights the changes needed to create the world Black people envision…. Read Full Article >
Learning to Champion Seasonal Changes
Take time for yourself to join this virtual workshop on understanding seasonal changes and ways to care for yourself during the holidays and beyond…. Read Full Article >
End-of-Year Money Moves
Join us for an online workshop with College Money Habits Founder Obioha Okereke to chart a plan for managing your money that closes out 2022 and starts the new year feeling more confident about your “money moves.”… Read Full Article >
Meet Derrick Love
Derrick Love is the newest member of the Byrd Barr Place board of directors. He is excited to bring fresh eyes to the work, and to use data and history to tell narratives and set direction…. Read Full Article >
Universal Basic Income: The future of social assistance
The weight of the evidence suggests that basic income measurably and meaningfully improves the social and economic well-being of recipients. The stabilizing effects of direct cash assistance are also observed with recipients spending the majority of resources on basic needs…. Read Full Article >
Meet Tafari Maynard
Tafari Maynard recently joined as our new director of operations, and is responsible for leading programs and staff. Read more to get to know Tafari…. Read Full Article >
Let’s Talk About Money | Hybrid Workshop
Together, we’ll explore strategies and tips for creating a budget, understanding and improving your credit score, reducing your debt, and saving for the future. Come and take control of your money!… Read Full Article >
