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What to Expect with the Incoming Healey-Driscoll Administration on Housing

What to Expect with the Incoming Healey-Driscoll Administration on Housing

Next month, Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll will make history as one of the first all-women Governor-Lieutenant administrations in the United States. We could not be more excited to welcome such a fantastic duo, and we eagerly await the policies they will enact to improve the lives of people across the Commonwealth. In reference to their ...

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“We are a great family; we know their needs, we cry and laugh together”
  • On December 20, 2022
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“We are a great family; we know their needs, we cry and laugh together”

During 2022, IBA’s Resident Services Program (RSP) worked tirelessly organizing more than 20 events or activities for all the residents of Villa Victoria. With the celebration of holidays and notable dates and lunches, walks and parties, everyone stayed very engaged in the RSP community programs throughout the year. This high level of engagement helps build community...

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“I became a better person and I learned to value the little things [...]”
  • On December 16, 2022
  • In Youth

“I became a better person and I learned to value the little things [...]”

IBA’s Youth Development Program (YDP) is a safe space for young adults located in the South End of Boston. This program allows participants to be around other youth experiencing the same difficulties. Together, they find solutions with the support of professionals in mental health, community leadership, arts, and finances. One participant in this program is Lilly, who received the sup...

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The Need to Support Low-Income Families this Winter
  • On December 06, 2022
  • In People

The Need to Support Low-Income Families this Winter

As we head into the winter season, one of the looming issues that remains top of mind for residents is the anticipated cost increase of fuel, gas and electricity used in heating homes across Massachusetts. Recently, National Gridwarned that a typical residential electric customer’s bill could increase by 64 p...

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A Thank You Note from IBA’s Youth Development Program
  • On November 16, 2022
  • In Youth

A Thank You Note from IBA’s Youth Development Program

Throughout 2022, IBA’s Youth Development Program (YDP) successfully organized various workshops which empowered and equipped our youth with enriched skills to be their authentic self while being civically engaged in their community. This year, we offered a variety of workshops to connect with our youth. One of the workshops we offered were art workshops. Our art work...

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A Thank You Note from IBA’s Preschool Program

A Thank You Note from IBA’s Preschool Program

November is National Gratitude Month. For our first gratitude post we are thankful for all the parents and supporters who make IBA’s Early Education Program a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable year round bilingual education program, serving families with children infants to 5.5 years. The Program is a vibrant and safe place for all children and their families in the heart of the ...

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Art Leads to a Healthier Community

Art Leads to a Healthier Community

IBA’s Residents Services Program provides many services our residents need. Among these, art classes and workshops take a significant place. Residents need assistance finding and maintaining their homes, they need help with finances and paperwork, and they also need activities that will improve their mental health and give...

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IBA, the Point32Health Foundation is donating over $60,000 for relief efforts in Puerto Rico
  • On November 04, 2022
  • In People

IBA, the Point32Health Foundation is donating over $60,000 for relief efforts in Puerto Rico

Not yet recovered from Hurricane Maria five years ago nearly to the day, Puerto Rico again suffered devastating flooding and widespread destruction. Hurricane Fiona cut off access to clean water, knocked out power and displaced thousands of residents. In collaboration with IBA, the Point32Health Foundation is donating over $60,000 for relief efforts in Puerto ...

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Empowering Our Residents To Thrive

Empowering Our Residents To Thrive

IBA’s Resident Services Program (RSP) supports IBA’s affordable housing community residents in achieving long-term stability and independence. Together with our partner organizations and community resources, we provide a wide range of programming such as case coordination, health and wellness, social and recreational and self-sufficiency services to empower residents to achieve their ...

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Federal Relief for Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona
  • On October 24, 2022
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Federal Relief for Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona

Surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico frequently falls in the path of tropical storms. Whenever a hurricane makes landfall on the island, like Hurricane Fiona did this past month, the emergency response of the U.S. federal government has a tremendous impact on how quickly, and to what extent, Puerto Rico can recover and rebuild. There are many ways ...

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IBA’s music festivals: more than just a celebration
  • On October 05, 2022
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IBA’s music festivals: more than just a celebration

IBA’s Arts Program is responsible for organizing and promoting a diverse program of Lantinx cultural events, giving everyone equal opportunity to attend public exhibits, performances, and full-blown music festivals, like Festival Betances and the Tito Puente Latin Music Series. These festivals not only bring joy to those atte...

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Hurricane Fiona Donations doubled!

Hurricane Fiona Donations doubled!

On September 17, 2022, Puerto Rico was dealt a devastating blow from Hurricane Fiona. ...

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A Brick and Mortar Q & A with Mayra I. Negrón-Roche, IBA’s Chief Operating Officer
  • On October 04, 2022
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A Brick and Mortar Q & A with Mayra I. Negrón-Roche, IBA’s Chief Operating Officer

Mayra is excited to share an update on the transformational investments being made to redevelop the 146 housing units on West Newton and Rutland Street, the expansion and renovation of the IBA’s Preschool facility and more. 2022 isn’t over, and it has already been a busy year of improvements at Villa Victoria! First, share with us the progress on West N...

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Financial education for Boston’s youth
  • On October 04, 2022
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Financial education for Boston’s youth

One of our greatest strengths of IBA is our ability to understand the strengths and needs of the community we serve and develop intersectional programs to help our community thrive. Sometimes preschool children visit senior residents to do activities with them; the Arts Program organizes events for our residents, or in this case, the Financial Development Program designed specific...

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Back to School: A Deep Dive into How Boston Public Schools is Using ESSER Funds to Support ESL Students
  • On September 07, 2022
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Back to School: A Deep Dive into How Boston Public Schools is Using ESSER Funds to Support ESL Students

The 2022-23 school year has officially begun. As students and teachers embark on the nine-month journey of homework, studying, and tests, school districts across the Commonwealth are currently in the process of investing historic education funds received from the federal government. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), first authorized in 2020, pledged t...

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