 The Foundation's research and public information campaign related to public education has influenced the Governor's approach to education across the state.Other issues that have benefited from the Foundation's civic leadership include preventing homelessness, a new collaborative for the life sciences, issues related to health and health care and the revenue-raising capacity of Massachusetts cities.The Foundation's civic leadership also extends to its Boston Indicators Project, which it directs in partnership with the City of Boston and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.