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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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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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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[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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[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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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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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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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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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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Los jóvenes son una parte esencial de nuestras comunidades. Sabemos que sus mentes necesitan oportunidades para crecer y aprender a ser líderes. Es por ello que en nuestro Programa de Desarrollo para la Juventud participan en talleres programados anualmente de acuerdo a sus intereses. Nuestros jóvenes también están altamente involucrados en la política de la ci...
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Lately, economists have claimed that our country’s status is “Full Employment.” This term doesn’t mean that there is absolutely no unemployment, but as an article in NPR stated: “there are enough jobs for the number of job seekers.” However, an overwhelming number of people still feel that this explanation does not accurately represent individual stories of what is actually happening to those eage...
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Últimamente los economistas han denominado el estado de nuestro país como de “Pleno Empleo.” Esta terminología no quiere decir que no exista el desempleo, pero un artículo en NPR lo explicó de la siguiente forma, “existen suficientes empleos para la cantidad de personas que están buscando.” Sin embargo, muchas personas sienten que esta explicación no representa de manera precisa a las numerosas hi...
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[caption id="attachment_4366" align="alignright" width="267"] IBA CEO, Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado[/caption] As we continue into the New Year, we’re excited to see some of the progress being made, both here at IBA and more broadly in Boston to preserve affordable housing. First, we are thri...
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Nowadays stress is something that affects us socially and health-wise; and our children are not immune. Actually, they deal with many stressful situations on a daily basis, and we might not notice the impact that our busy environment has on their minds, but it has been proven that the current fast paced and busy rhythms of daily activities affect children negatively in their abilities to cope and ...
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Hoy en día el estrés es algo que afecta nuestra salud y estado emocional; y nuestros hijos no son inmunes. La realidad es que ellos tiene que enfrentarse a situaciones que provocan ansiedad todos los días. Aunque no sea aparente a simple vista, nuestros estilos de vida tan ocupados tienen un impacto negativo en nuestros hijos y en sus habilidades de aprendizaje. Muchas investigaciones han demostr...
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