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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our nonprofit partners at Alternatives for Community and Environment are hosting a workshop for residents to understand the public processes around data centers, gas plants and other industrial development - Wednesday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m. Learn more at actionnetwork.org/events/your-...

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

As your community foundation, our job is different. Our Sr. VP and Chief Philanthropy Officer Kate Guedj explains why TBF is continuing to process donor advised fund grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center while some of the largest DAF providers have stopped. Read her blog post: bit.ly/48Ud8jB

Standing Firm on Our Commitments: An Update on TBF Donor Advised Fund Grants To The Southern Poverty Law Center, By Kate Guedj, Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, TBF.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The Equality Fund at TBF is accepting grant applications! The Equality Fund’s 2026 grantmaking is informed by “LGBTQ+ People in MA,” a report of the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the state, & ongoing actions at the federal level which affect legal protections and funding for programs.

The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation. Apply Now: The Equality Fund 2026 Grant Cycle. Deadline: March 6th.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

This year brought complexity, change, and extraordinary challenges. Yet it has also shown that community is more important than ever. As your community foundation, we're committed to meeting this moment with purpose and partnership. As we close out on 2025, we're pleased to share Forward Together.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Latino families across MA are navigating uncertain and challenging times: we’re honored to stand with 24 of the organizations that support them every day with the Latino Equity Fund's latest grants of $600,000 to 24 organizations. Read the announcement here: bit.ly/4aQpefg

The Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation. 24 organizations. $600,000 in grants. "Strengthening the ecosystem that advances our community’s dignity, resilience, and long-term opportunity."

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Last week, we released our 23rd Greater Boston Housing Report Card, continuing a tradition that began in 2001. For over 2 decades, this report has helped our region make sense of a complex housing landscape by turning data into clear insights and actionable strategies.

The 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card lays on top of about 16 prior editions of the report which are fanned out in a circle

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

When federal benefits are used as a bargaining chip, the impact lands hardest on children, seniors, and working families. On Friday TBF & the City announced a collaborative effort to support our neighbors in this time of critical need (bit.ly/4hQnLqP). Photo: City of Boston Mayor's Office.

Lee Pelton gives remarks at the press conference.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

At 11:30AM today, TBF will join Mayor Wu, leaders, and partner orgs to update the public about the local response in cities around the region to the potential lapse in SNAP benefits on November 1st, which is estimated to impact about 143,000 Boston residents. Watch it live: bit.ly/3WtYNDV

City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Watch: SNAP Press Conference live at 11:30 AM.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The 2024 Greater Boston Housing Report Card highlighted the opportunity to use vacant public land as sites for affordable housing. Fast forward to today, we're thrilled to see Mayor Wu has signed a new city ordinance that prioritizes turning surplus city property into affordable housing.

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Boston Housing Crisis: New law prioritizes converting city property into affordable homes

The new ordinance is part of an ongoing effort to "root families in Boston," Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

If your nonprofit is seeking legal guidance, you can request a pro-bono clinic slot on 10/9 from 1 - 3PM. TBF is partnering w/ Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston to support a series where MA nonprofits can sign up for 1:1 virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss their nonprofit and compliance.

Navigating the legal landscape: a clinic for non-profits. October 9, 2025, 1-3 pm. Register at bit.ly/NonProfitLegalClinic. LCR Lawyers for Civil Rights. Join LCR for one-on-one virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss your non-profit and compliance under the current federal administration.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

TBF's fall events season is in full swing! We have announced a number of upcoming events for October with more to come. Register for any of our upcoming events and find recent event recaps here: bit.ly/3Ki59TR

Text: Upcoming TBF Events. Photo of a TBF event at the TBF Edgerley Center shows a group of panelists and speakers onstage and an audience of engaged community members listening to the conversation. The TBF arrow icon is layered into the image background.

The Asian Community Fund's 2025 Gala > 10/3 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM (ticket sales close this Friday). Building the Workforce to Power MA’s Climate Future > 10/8 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. From Classroom to Career: A New Vision for High School in MA > 10/15 from 9:00 - 10:45 AM. Photo of a TBF event at the TBF Edgerley Center shows a group of panelists and speakers onstage and an audience of engaged community members listening to the conversation. The TBF arrow icon is layered into the image background.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

The Latino Equity Fund at TBF is accepting applications! For the FY26 grant cycle, LEF will award one-time $25,000 grants to 20 Latinx-serving nonprofit organizations within TBF's catchment area. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3W9LpV3

The Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation. Now Open: Latino Equity Fund Grant Application. Deadline: November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

To support communities & provide stability to food systems, TBF will provide $900,000 to 9 organizations that advocate for, supply, distribute, and deliver vital food supplies across Eastern MA, funded with $500,000 from TBF's Fund for Boston’s Future and supplemented by donor contributions.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

In Greater Boston alone, tens of thousands of residents now stand one paperwork error or missed shift away from losing some or all of their basic food assistance.

Text: Meeting the Moment: SNAP Cuts and the Local Fallout. At least 40,000 adult SNAP recipients in Greater Boston are at risk from proposed SNAP cuts. Boston Indicators, The Boston Foundation. Photo: a grocery store produce section is filled with colorful vegetables.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

"Read the headlines of the past few weeks and you’ll see a common theme of an administration that rejects data and science...Why does this matter? In an era when facts are contested and expertise is under siege, it’s worth remembering that data not only informs policy—it can transform lives."

Text: Trump rejects data he doesn’t like. Boston faces troubling facts head-on to craft solutions to problems. We have to hold the line against an administration fueled by data denialism, by Lee Pelton." Photo: a car drives by the Boston Public Library.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We're putting what Boston needs first. Among other initiatives to meet the moment, TBF is pledging $1 million to the Greater Boston Food Bank and an additional $500,000 to other orgs.

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honorees, including TBF's own Courtney Brunson! The BBJ's 40 Under 40 program highlights young professionals breaking through the Boston area for their innovative approaches, notable achievements, and contributions to our community.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

As recent federal actions to cut funding and limit access to SNAP benefits threaten families with food insecurity and push our food distribution system to the brink of failure, at this pivotal moment TBF is committing $1.5 million in grants to the Greater Boston Food Bank and regional food orgs.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

We're thrilled to share that TBF President & CEO Lee Pelton has been featured in the @bostonglobe.com Bold Types series! At a critical moment in history and as Boston faces a gauntlet of challenges, under Lee's leadership TBF is navigating the uncertainty and using all our tools to meet the moment.

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As funding cuts mount up, Boston Foundation steps in. - The Boston Globe

Boston Foundation chief Lee Pelton says the philanthropic group can help bridge a challenging time for the city.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

"This is not partisanship. It is moral clarity. It is calling all of us to defend hard-won values about human self-worth."

Text: When policy fails the people, we must lead with moral courage. Lee Pelton, president and CEO of the Boston Foundation. Photo: Lee Pelton stands up delivering remarks at an event.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

During this unprecedented moment in history, how can organizations do more, faster, without compromising on values?

Text: “You don’t have to compromise your values to distribute funds quickly.” - Candace Burton, Senior Program Officer, Support for the Social Safety Net. Photo: Candace Burton poses for a photo with a serious expression on her face.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Join us 6/12 at 4PM for the Equality Fund's Annual Pride Celebration! We're thrilled to host the celebration at The Pryde Community Center at LGBTQ+ Senior Housing, Inc. Feat. a performance by Living Water, we’ll gather with community, grantees, donors, collaborators, and TBF staff! bit.ly/3ZG5h…

The Equality Fund's Annual Pride Celebration. June 12th, 4 - 6PM, The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation. Photo: a large building with arched windows is photographed with a blue sky behind it and a large rainbow "PEACE" flag on a flagpole in the front.

Text: The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation. Celebrating new grantees. Honoring our nonprofit partners. Recognizing our donors. Three photos show Equality Fund grantee organizations from BAGLY and the Mass Trans Political Coalition on a background photo of the Pryde building.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

“While the data show the remarkable vibrancy, vitality, and growth of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ population, this report comes at a time when this vital part of the fabric of our Commonwealth is under ever greater attack." Released yesterday: LGBTQ+ People in MA. Read the report here: bit.ly/4meYw3a

A hand holds out the LGBTQ+ People in Massachusetts report during the report release event at TBF. In the background, panelists seated onstage have a Q&A session during the event.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Todd Sperry to TBF as Chief Marketing Officer! With deep experience in brand strategy, creative leadership, and mission-driven comms, Todd joins TBF after spending nearly a decade leading marketing and communications at the Museum of Science. Read more: bit.ly/438zmus

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Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits @macouncilnonprofit.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Nearly 700 #nonprofit professionals convened in-person and online for the Federal Impacts Survey discussion. 💡 We hope the takeaways will help inform bold action to ensure that nonprofits can continue to respond to community needs. 👉 Survey results: ow.ly/wFle50VNfLA

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

“In what ways do you think the populations you serve will be worse off under the Trump administration?” This is one of the questions TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social asked in the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey. The responses we received speak for themselves.

“The fear of ICE has already created worker shortages, over 1,000 weekly absences in [our] public schools, and a stark decrease in attendance of our [program]. Mixed-documentation families are increasingly on edge, and are worried about separation or increased discrimination in their own communities.” Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey Nonprofit Response.

In partnership with the Boston Foundation, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, and MassINC Polling Group.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Featured in the Boston Globe: New research out today from Boston Indicators in collaboration with the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College looks at retirement security and wealth gaps.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Nonprofits are the heart of MA and the heart of our work. That's why TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social partnered to capture nonprofit perceptions of the administration's impact on their orgs and the communities they serve in our MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey.

“Our work is both more needed and more challenging. Our families and our staff are more stressed, donors are skittish because of the economy, suppliers are concerned about the tariff, some federal pass-through funds are in jeopardy.” Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey Nonprofit Response.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

500+ nonprofit leaders from across MA responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture perceptions of the new administration's impact on their orgs and the vulnerable communities they serve.

“The social safety net looks like it is going to be shredded, leaving people without desperately needed resources.” Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey Nonprofit Response.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today, TBF announces $2.625 million in grants to 77 organizations through our Safety Net Grants program. Originally intended to distribute $2 million, the special round was expanded with support from TBF’s donors. Read the announcement: bit.ly/42QxqGI

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

More than 500 nonprofits from across the state responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey in February, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture nonprofit perceptions of the impact on their orgs and the communities they serve.

“I see it adversely affecting this work even to the point of closing the organization.” Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey Nonprofit Response.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

“How do you think the work of your organization will be affected by the Trump administration?” This is one of the questions we asked in the Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey in February. The responses we received were sobering – and correctly predicted many of the ongoing impacts.

“The needs have risen because of instability in people's lives and the economy, but our resources are fewer. Yet we have to put more energy and time into advocacy now. Yet we're afraid of painting a target on our backs by doing so. SO MUCH FEAR.” Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey Nonprofit Response.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Congratulations to Boston Magazine's Most Influential Bostonians of 2025, the "unstoppable and undeniable" leaders "who really shape how we think, live, work, and dream," featuring TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton and Danielle Kim, Executive Director of the Asian Community Fund at TBF!

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

$162 billion. According to the Brookings Institute, that’s the estimated loss in value in majority-Black neighborhoods due to the undervaluation of homes owned by people of color or located in historically marginalized communities across the nation.

Text: $162 billion. Photo: black and white photo of a young black woman sitting on a chair indoors with a serious expression on her face. Surrounding her is the purple TBF arrow rotated to look like a house.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Today we commemorate #OneBostonDay — a day to honor the resilience, solidarity, and strength of Boston — by demonstrating that Boston stands strongest when we stand together, lifting each other up and creating a city of opportunity for all because that's what it means to be One Boston.

Text: One Boston Day. Photo: seen from high above, communities surrounding Boston are in the foreground with the tall buildings and skyline of Boston in the distance.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Transportation accounts for 40% of MA’s emissions – to reach our #ClimateGoals, we must #Decarbonize. We joined 20 other businesses & institutions to urge lawmakers to invest in a reliable, safe & accessible #Transit future. Read our joint letter: bit.ly/43L3U7E

Modernize & decarbonize MA transportation system. Close gaps in public transit spending. Invest in modern, greener solutions. Improve resiliency to climate impacts. Secure sustained funding for the future. Logos of 21 signers of the letter.

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MassBudget @massbudget.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Happening this Friday, join us! ☀️

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Join TBF, MassBudget and Boston Indicators on 3/28 at 9:30AM for a report release event examining the business of family child-care. Join key stakeholders for a discussion on the essential role of home-based care and ways it can support wealth building and stability for educators. bit.ly/4iG5oo0

Text: The Business of Care: Strengthening Family Child Care as a Path to Wealth Building, March 28th 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Logos for the Racial Wealth Equity Resource Center, Mass Budget, and TBF. Photo: a woman sits on the floor holding a young child on her lap.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Could a revival of Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) housing help fix Boston’s housing crisis? This is the question posed by the latest research brief by Boston Indicators.

Text: Small Rooms, Big Impact: Could SROs Help Fix Boston's Housing Crisis? By Lucas Munson. Boston Indicators. Photo: framed by the light blue TBF arrow, a map highlights the deterioration of housing in and around Boston by 1960 (Source: Boston Redevelopment Authority)

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The Free for All Endowment Fund 2025 grant cycle is open! The mission of the Fund is to ensure that everyone in the Boston region—children, adults, and families—will have regular and permanent access to classical, orchestral music and related cultural events.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

"The Equality Fund has leveraged the power of philanthropy to increase the structural and lived equity of LGBTQ+ individuals & families in Greater Boston. But in this new era, we hold an even fiercer sense of urgency to advance & protect equity for all members of our diverse LGBTQ+ community in MA."

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Greater Boston nonprofits: apply now for our upcoming grant deadlines for The Equality Fund and a special round of Safety Net Grants!

Text: The Boston Foundation. Upcoming Deadlines. Photo: a woman walks along a narrow path shoveled through the snow on a brick sidewalk in Boston during the winter, she wears winter boots, a coat, and a hat and scarf.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

"Move fast and break things should not be applied to federal statistical agencies" Boston Indicators relies heavily on high-quality, publicly accessible data from the federal government—data that enable an analysis of the economic, social, and public health issues that face our region.

TBF arrow icon. Text: Boston Indicators Measuring what we value. A Crisis of Trust in Federal Data by Lucas Munson

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Join us on March 6th at 9:30 AM for the release of a new report by Boston Indicators partnered with the American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM): 'Boys & Men in Greater Boston: Challenges in Education, Employment, and Health.'

Text: Boys & Men in Greater Boston: Challenges in Education, Employment and Health. Report release event: March 6, 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Photo: taken from behind, the photo shows two boys sitting in the back of a classroom.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

“It is our shared responsibility to try to create equity, not only for the individual who would benefit from that scholarship or that grant or loan, but for our entire society.” - Orlando Watkins, vice president and chief program officer at TBF.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Apply now: TBF's Safety Net Grants Special Round! TBF is launching a $2 million SNG special round to be awarded this spring, providing general operating support for Greater Boston social service organizations that respond to the essential needs of marginalized communities and vulnerable residents.

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