Youth are the future of our communities, therefore we are committed to giving them the opportunities they need to grow and become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Youth Development Program gives them the necessary support and tools to initiate a change and speak their minds in a proactive way. This series of editorial pieces featured in the next couple of weeks, are the result of mont...
Read more
Youth are the future of our communities, therefore we are committed to giving them the opportunities they need to grow and become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Youth Development Program gives them the necessary support and tools to initiate a change and speak their minds in a proactive way. This series of editorial pieces featured in the next couple of weeks, are the result of mont...
Read more
Youth are the future of our communities, therefore we are committed to giving them the opportunities they need to grow and become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Youth Development Program gives them the necessary support and tools to initiate a change and speak their minds in a proactive way. This series of editorial pieces featured in the next couple of weeks, are the result of mont...
Read more
Youth are the future of our communities, therefore we are committed to giving them the opportunities they need to grow and become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Youth Development Program gives them the necessary support and tools to initiate a change and speak their minds in a proactive way. This series of editorial pieces featured in the next couple of weeks, are the result of mont...
Read more
Youth are the future of our communities, therefore we are committed to giving them the opportunities they need to grow and become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Youth Development Program gives them the necessary support and tools to initiate a change and speak their minds in a proactive way. This series of editorial pieces featured in the next couple of weeks,...
Read more
The past year brought about a pandemic, financial crisis, social unrest and many other hardships for individuals and families across the United States. These challenges are not yet behind us: experts predict that the early months of 2021 will be among the deadliest since the pandemic began, making the continued support of the health and wellness of our residents essential. At IBA, the ...
Read more
Brindar seguridad financiera a los residentes de Villa Victoria es uno de los objetivos del Programa de Empoderamiento Universitario y Financiero (CaFe), que brinda a las familias de bajos ingresos las herramientas y el conocimiento que necesitan para administrar sus finanzas, comprender su crédito y generar ahorros. Gracias a nuestro nuevo Coordinador de Empoderamiento Financiero ...
Read more
As we look forward to all we will accomplish in 2021, we thought it would be a great time to check-in with our Chief Program Officer, Rafael Medina, to hear what he’s most excited about in 2021: Q: What can you share with us about your goals for programming this year? A: Our programming goals are always to serve our co...
Read more
Now parents of preschool age kids can take advantage of IBA Preschool’s outstanding bilingual curriculum for $0, absolutely FREE! The Boston Universal Pre-K Program (UPK) is a city-wide initiative in partnership with community early learning centers, like IBA’s Preschool, and Boston Public Schools. The program offers early education that is nati...
Read more
IBA’s commitment to high quality education for everyone has always been an organizational priority. Now more than ever, as schools operate remotely due to the pandemic, it is crucial to ensure that all students have the resources they need to thrive academically. In order to support students during this unique school year, IBA joined with other community organizations to create learning pods to...
Read more
En los últimos 50 años, desde la creación de nuestro Programa de Servicios al Residente, IBA ha ayudado a muchos residentes de Villa Victoria asistiéndoles con diferentes necesidades o retos de lenguaje, asuntos legales, alimentación o servicios de salud. En esta ocasión nos sentamos con Jorge Ortíz, quien muy agradecido con IBA, nos compartió un poco de lo que él ha ex...
Read more
Last January, we created a list of top affordable housing policies to watch in 2020. Little did we know that just a few months later, these policy agendas – and everything else – would be changed by a public health crisis. As we look back on the past year, one thing is clear: the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the widespread disparities in our society, demonstrating the necessity of creating...
Read more
Nuestro Programa de Servicios al Residente surgió hace más de 50 años con la misión de ayudar a las personas no solo con vivienda, sino también asistirlos con otros retos que frecuentemente se presentan, como lenguaje, asuntos legales, alimentación sana y servicios de salud. Don Hector Ruíz es uno de los muchos residentes de Villa Victoria y muy amablemente nos abrió las puertas de su h...
Read more
One of the biggest Puerto Rican musicians right now, Daniel Díaz, began in the world of music from a very young age. Today, he is recognized, among many other things, for his creation: The Tripandero. This instrument helps him play the rhythms of Plena, just the way he enjoys them - with panderos (tambourines) all around. This week, Daniel Díaz...
Read more
Through the end of 2020, as part of our Season of Gratitude celebration, we’ll be highlighting some of IBA’s dedicated supporters who help make our work possible. Today we’re highlighting Dr. Nancy Levy-Konesky, a friend of IBA’s community for over 40 years! Nancy has taught Spanish language and Hispanic culture and literature at the university level for over 30 years, and i...
Read more