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Faces of IBA

Faces of IBA

IBA has come a long way since it first started back in 1968 and that is not only thanks to our supporters and donors but also because of every single person working with us. IBA employs hardworking, committed individuals who all share the same goal: to empower and engage individuals and families to improve their lives through high-quality...

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Plantando bandera en Boston

Plantando bandera en Boston

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), es una organización enfocada no sólo en ayudar y apoyar a la comunidad latina en Boston, sino también en reconocer el amor y orgullo de todos los puertorriqueños por su hermosa isla. Como todo inmigrante en este país, nuestra bandera se convierte en un símbolo de pertenencia, de recordar nuestras raíces y de orgullo de ser quienes somos. ...

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The Financial Empowerment and Youth Development Programs' Lemonade Stand Project

The Financial Empowerment and Youth Development Programs' Lemonade Stand Project

As a non-profit organization, IBA has a variety of programs that address various challenges within the community. At times—more so now than in previous years—these programs will coordinate to assess challenges that may impact more than one of them. This allows them to combine efforts and come up with ideas or projects to address these challenges together. ...

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Guide to 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidates’ Homeownership Policies

Guide to 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidates’ Homeownership Policies

As the Boston mayoral race heats up and the field continues to narrow, affordable homeownership is becoming an important campaign topic for Boston’s remaining candidates. In a recent Boston Globe article, each candidate shared personal stories of...

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We opened the mystery box!

We opened the mystery box!

Earlier this year, during the demolishing of Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, the construction team found a box under the foundation of the former St. Paul’s (Zion’s) Evangelical Lutheran Church. The mystery box was given to the First Episcopal Church of Boston since—before us— they were the previous owners of that building. “We felt it w...

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“Un show lleno de energía, de mucha pasión, hecho con mucho amor…”

“Un show lleno de energía, de mucha pasión, hecho con mucho amor…”

El segundo concierto de nuestra serie anual Tito Puente Latin Music está a cargo de una tremenda artista con una voz y una energía inigualables: Amor de Jesús. Trayendo algo para todos los gustos, los amantes de la salsa, bomba o nueva trova no pueden perderse est...

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"Ser parte de un evento enfocado en apoyar y conectar a los boricuas es un placer enorme."

"Ser parte de un evento enfocado en apoyar y conectar a los boricuas es un placer enorme."

Nuestra serie anual Tito Puente Latin Music debuta mañana 22 de julio en punto de las 7pm y quién mejor que el gran Abraham Dorta para arrancar este primer concierto. Abraham se inició en el ámbito musical desde los doce años y es hoy uno de los artistas más completos que existen. Cantautor y...

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Summer is here so let’s get the party started!

Summer is here so let’s get the party started!

Each year, as summer approaches, IBA gets ready to offer live music for all audiences in and around Boston with Festival Betances and Tito Puente Latin Music Series. Now, with the option...

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A Reflection of Puerto Rican Cultural Heritage through Music & Dance

A Reflection of Puerto Rican Cultural Heritage through Music & Dance

As we strive for an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe that the arts have the power to help us heal and come together to celebrate our cultures. Music and dance, in particular, are perfect tools to help us overcome the impacts of this past year. One of the most significant impacts of the pandemic was felt by communities with shared heritage that were unable to celebrate t...

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"Para mi es un honor y un regocijo ser parte de este Festival Betances"

"Para mi es un honor y un regocijo ser parte de este Festival Betances"

Este año en Festival Betances: En Casa 2021, contamos con la participación del imparable Oscar Serrano. Mejor conocido como “Oscarito el más loco”, quien fue miembro fundador de ”Grupomanía” antes de lanzarse como solista. Hace unos días conversamos con el artista, quien nos cuenta un poco acerca de él, su músic...

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¡Llegó el verano y con él toda la buena música!

¡Llegó el verano y con él toda la buena música!

Cada año, a medida que se acerca el verano, IBA se prepara para ofrecer música en vivo para todos los públicos de Boston y sus alrededores con Festival Betances y ...

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"Siempre voy a la oficina de Servicios al Residente"

"Siempre voy a la oficina de Servicios al Residente"

El Programa de Servicios al Residente de IBA es un programa enfocado en mejorar la calidad de vida de todos sus residentes. No sólo los ayuda con retos relacionados al idioma o acceso a alimentos saludables, servicios legales y de salud, sino que también organiza actividades totalmente gratuitas para el gozo de los residentes. En esta ocasión, la Sra...

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Three Federal Actions that will Protect Tenants’ Rights

Three Federal Actions that will Protect Tenants’ Rights

On May 15, a federal judge ruled that the emergency ban on U.S evictions exceeds the CDC’s legal authority, causing housing uncertainty for many low-income tenants. This federal ruling, among other concerning news regarding housing policy, has sparked calls to action from advocacy gr...

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Stained glass art and mosaic creations keep our residents engaged.

Stained glass art and mosaic creations keep our residents engaged.

Our Resident Services Program assists Villa Victoria Residents with a lot of different services and activities to keep them engaged as a part of this community. One activity that we’ve implemented, and that has been a huge success, is Leslie Doherty’s stained glass virtual workshops. Leslie pre-packs and delivers everything needed and then, via ...

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What should the next Mayor of Boston focus on when it comes to affordable housing?

What should the next Mayor of Boston focus on when it comes to affordable housing?

With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine taking place across Boston, many people—including all of us at IBA—are feeling more and more optimistic about the possibility of finally reaching the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, just because we can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel doesn’t mean that Boston’s work towards providing an equitable and just recovery to the COVID-19 pa...

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