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Core values

- Initiatives like Adaptiv, Architecture for Public Benefit, and Balfour Academy focus on providing essential services such as affordable design, community development, and educational enrichment, which directly impact community well-being[1].
- Programs like the Beach Sisters and Biotechnology Associates to Masters (A2M) Program aim to empower underserved communities through education and career development, promoting equity and social justice[1].
- The Boston Area Research Initiative and Social Impact-athons address critical issues such as data-driven policy, environmental justice, and grantmaking, which are crucial for societal improvement and community development[1][3].