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Celebrating 10 Years of One Hood Unity

Celebrating 10 Years of One Hood Unity

Friendly faces smile widely at the camera, as each teen holds up one finger — a symbol of One Hood unity. They pose for their family members and friends who are taking pictures to immortalize the moment and feeling. Young people from the Villa Park neighborhood joke with others from Cathedral. A Villa Victoria boy walks around and embraces one of his friends. However, this peaceful and joyful reu...

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Celebrando 10 Años de Paz con One Hood

Celebrando 10 Años de Paz con One Hood

Rostros sonrientes miran directamente a la cámara mientras cada adolescente levanta un dedo -- símbolo de unidad en One Hood. Están posando mientras amigos y familiares toman fotos para capturar el recuerdo. Niños del vecindario de Villa Park bromean con otros del vecindario de Cathedral, uno de Villa Victoria se encuentra con un amigo y se abrazan. Esta no siempre ha sido la realidad, diferentes...

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Playing Tango, as Far as Life Allows it: Pablo Ziegler

Playing Tango, as Far as Life Allows it: Pablo Ziegler

It is with great pleasure that IBA hosted this memorable concert, featuring two of the greatest maestros of tango: Pablo Ziegler accompanied by special guest Claudio Ragazzi. Ziegler comes from a classical background with an affinity for jazz which he learned from the father of Nuevo Tango himself, Astor Piazzolla. He is perceived as a continuation of this modern interpretation of the classic genr...

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Con el Tango hasta lo que la Vida me de - Pablo Ziegler

Con el Tango hasta lo que la Vida me de - Pablo Ziegler

Próximamente tendremos el placer de presentar en concierto a dos grandes maestros del tango: Pablo Ziegler acompañado por su invitado especial Claudio Ragazzi. Ziegler con su formación clásica y afinidad por el jazz, aprendió del padre del Nuevo Tango, Astor Piazzolla, y se ha convertido en la continuación de esta interpretación moderna del clásico género, añadiendo su propio estilo improvisado. ...

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La Ayuda y Beneficios que Necesitan Nuestros Residentes

La Ayuda y Beneficios que Necesitan Nuestros Residentes

Durante los últimos 50 años, IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, ha jugado un papel importante en lucha por la igualdad. Nosotros creemos firmemente que cada individuo merece una alta calidad de vida y es nuestra misión abogar por esos derechos. Es por ello que nuestro Programa de Servicios a los Residentes se dedica exclusivamente a asegurarse de que nuestra comunidad disfrute de los benefici...

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Giving Needed Assistance and Benefits to our Residents

Giving Needed Assistance and Benefits to our Residents

During the course of our 50 years, IBA- Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, has been at the forefront of the fight towards equality. We believe that every individual is deserving of a high quality of life and it is our mission to advocate for those rights. This is why our Resident Services program is devoted exclusively to ensuring that our community enjoys all the assistance and benefits available ...

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The Importance of the Arts in Early Childhood Development

The Importance of the Arts in Early Childhood Development

At IBA we recognize the important role and the benefits of the arts in the development of people, whether adults or youth, It's never too early to start or too late to take advantage of them. Art is a language that allows us to express and develop our ideas and emotions; artistic activities are full of processes that help us to grow and stimulate our creativity while nurturing the soul. When chil...

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What Happens After High School?

What Happens After High School?

Being in high school can be a difficult time due to academic pressures and social context; and accompanied by a feeling of uncertainty — a signature of an important transitional period. Being between 16 and 24 means that you have to start thinking about your future, how to be economically independent and what path to take in regards to a career or trade. In addition to these important life-alteri...

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¿Qué Sigue Después de la Escuela Secundaria?

¿Qué Sigue Después de la Escuela Secundaria?

La escuela secundaria es un momento difícil, ya que representa un contexto académico y social muy propenso al estrés, y además acompañado de incertidumbre - típica de este período de transición. Tener entre 16 y 24 años significa que es hora de empezar a pensar en el futuro, en cómo ser independiente desde un punto de vista económico y que trayectoria emprender hacia una carrera u oficio. Además,...

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Women's Day: Stories of Latina Success

Women's Day: Stories of Latina Success

[caption id="attachment_5308" align="alignright" width="227"] Lydia Villa-Komaroff[/caption] Women of all backgrounds have made insurmountable contributions to every fiber that makes up the tapestry of society as we know it. Contrary to overly exposed stereot...

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Día de la Mujer: Historias del Éxito de Latinas

Día de la Mujer: Historias del Éxito de Latinas

[caption id="attachment_5308" align="alignright" width="230"] Lydia Villa-Komaroff[/caption] Las mujeres y todas sus contribuciones son un componente de gran valor en nuestra sociedad. Contrariamente a los estereotipos a los cuales estamos acostumbrados, las ...

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Up Next for 2016: Renovating Residencia Betances

Up Next for 2016: Renovating Residencia Betances

It’s been a busy 2016 so far for IBA. In addition to launching the West Newton/Rutland Streets revitalization project, we are thrilled to announce that we have officially closed financing on another renovation project, this time at Residencia Betances. Residencia Betances has been a part of the IBA family for more than 20 years, and is an incredible ...

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Portraits of a Young Artist’s Journey

Portraits of a Young Artist’s Journey

Capturing the human experience on canvas has always been a driving force in the art world. There is something about depicting human emotion that mesmerizes observers and artists alike. Each of Isabella Mellado’s strokes on the canvas are painted with this sole purpose, capturing emotion. Every face painted portrays an intricate level of detail that tells a story. This is a talent that only the mos...

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Retratos de la Trayectoria de una Joven Artista

Retratos de la Trayectoria de una Joven Artista

Capturar la experiencia humana sobre el lienzo siempre ha sido una de las mayores fuerzas propulsoras del mundo del arte. Existe un cierto magnetismo a las obras que representan las emociones humanas que atrae tanto al público como a los mismos artistas. El pincel de Isabella Mellado pinta sobre sus obras con este cometido. Detrás de cada rostro, existe un complejo nivel de detalles que se suman p...

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Steps to Give our Youth the Opportunities they Deserve

Steps to Give our Youth the Opportunities they Deserve

We know the important role of youth in our communities. We also know that young minds need stimulating opportunities in order to grow and become leaders. This is why at our Youth Development Program young people participate in dynamic workshops, thought and planned yearly in accordance with their interests. Our youth is also very politically involved. To facilitat...

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