Raising the Barr, Resiliency, and Resources with Lori Barr
In Episode #9 of The C.H.O.I.C.E. Chats, Loren speaks with Lori Barr about single motherhood, second chances, and supporting single-parent families through her organization, Raise The Barr.
Lori's choice to bet on her potential has led to over a $1 million in tuition, emergency grants, and basic needs support awarded to single-parent scholars in Minnesota and California.
Serving as the Executive Director and Co-Founder, Lori works with Raise the Barr to assist single parents in overcoming poverty and/or difficult financial circumstances through attaining a post-secondary degree or certification.
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About Lori Barr:
Lori Barr is Co-Founder and CEO of Raise The Barr which she founded with her son, Anthony Barr. Inspired by their life experiences, Raise The Barr aims to increase opportunity and economic mobility for single parents and their children through higher education. Her own educational journey includes attainment of both post-secondary and post-graduate degrees, while raising her sons on her own.
While a young single mother she experienced the need for government assistance, and at a later point in her adult life was justice involved. These experiences have affirmed her belief that redemption is possible through kindness and forgiveness, and that love takes many forms. She is steadfast in building better systems that value human dignity, opportunity for all, and a commitment to new ways of thinking. Lori spent over 25 years in public and private education serving in multiple roles that ultimately led her to the nonprofit sector where she has held executive positions overseeing operations and strategic planning. In her free time Lori enjoys reading about history, culture, and the social conditions plaguing society, cooking, and long walks with her dog. She adores her two children, Anthony (32) and Nicholas (23) and is a devoted wife to her husband of 4 years.
About Raise the Barr:
Raise The Barr is a 2Gen program led by a 2Gen Team on a mission to maximize the potential of every individual. Co-founded by NFL Linebacker Anthony Barr and his mother, Lori Barr, our organization is built on their own lived experiences. We are committed to increasing the economic mobility for single-parent students in Minnesota and Southern California by providing them with the holistic resources they need to complete their education, including resources they need for their children to thrive. Promoting college success among student-parents is critical to improving racial, ethnic, and gender equity in higher education access.
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