Raise The Barr

Our Mission

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 in 2016, the organization is 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. Our programming is modeled on the pillars of Whole Family Wellness, as identified by Ascend at The Aspen Institute, and implemented using the framework of Mobility Mentoring. These tools enable our scholars to work toward securing family-sustaining wages and supporting their families’ overall well-being.