Grab your coffee ☕ and tune in to El Mundo Boston's El Hora Del Café tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. to start the day with our CEO Vanessa Calderon-Rosado and Rafael Moreno to hear more about the Tito Puente Latin Music Series!
IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
Non-profit Organizations
Boston, Massachusetts 1,700 followers
About us
“We shall not move from Parcel 19” IBA is a non-profit organization and a dynamic community-building agency that started in the South End neighborhood of Boston, to address displacement of low-income families due to urban development. IBA offers affordable housing and supportive programming to improve the knowledge, life skills and health of participants of all ages. One of the most important goals of IBA is urban planning. For more than four decades, IBA has facilitated housing that is associated and financed by different supportive programs, while developing leaders who support and encourage themselves, their families and their neighbors. How we started? In 1968, the inhabitants of the Parcel 19 in the South End organized, and with the support of hundreds of protesters, they fought to stop the displacement they were facing. They finally won this battle, which not only allowed their people to keep their homes but also gave them the right to control and develop their community. IBA then developed Villa Victoria, a 435 unit affordable housing community in the city’s South End neighborhood, and it immediately became an example in the areas of civil rights, social organization, affordable housing and arts programs. It is a daily reminder of what it can be achieved with effort, determination and social awareness; the legacy of those brave Puerto Rican activists have been recognized for over four decades and continue to be referenced.
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http://www.ibaboston.org
External link for IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Boston, Massachusetts
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
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2 San Juan St
Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
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100 W Dedham St
Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
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405 Shawmut Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
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85 West Newton Street
Boston, MA 02118, US
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It was a great honor to join the Mel King Institute for Community Building as they celebrated their 15th anniversary of fostering learning, innovation, and networking across the Massachusetts community development field. One of the highlights from the event was the powerful poetry of Joliné Brito, a remarkable 17-year-old spoken word poet from Roxbury who is a Peer Leader in IBA's Youth Development Program. Her voice has become a testament to the strength and spirit of our communities. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event one filled with reflection, celebration, and inspiration. As the Mel King Institute continues to grow, we remain incredibly proud to support their mission to cultivate vibrant communities throughout Massachusetts.
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Previously an attendee at Festival Betances, Rhode Island-based vocalist EhShawnee, the No. 1 female salsa artist in the Dominican Republic, will be the first performer at this year’s festivities! She spoke with Boston Business Journal and IBA CEO Vanessa Calderon-Rosado to talk more about the exciting celebration that will take place in Boston next Saturday, July 20th: https://lnkd.in/esjMna5G
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The Tito Puente Latin Music Series kicks off on Thursday, July 11, with Orquesta Sensacional! Prepare to have your feet set on fire with their live salsa rhythms starting at 7PM at Plaza Betances. Special thanks to our partners, City of Boston Parks and Recreation and Berklee College of Music, and to our sponsors, National Endowment for the Arts, Mass Cultural Council, and United Way, for making this event possible!
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At IBA, we celebrate the beauty of diversity, focus on the strength of unity, and stand as allies with the LGBTQ+ community year-round. As Pride Month 2024 comes to a close, we want to remind everyone that being an ally means more than just supporting; it means actively advocating for equal rights, showing up, and listening with an open heart. Let’s continue to create a world where everyone feels valued and respected. Together, we can make a difference.
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We are grateful to receive funding from Verizon, supporting their mission to empower academic success and build STEM career opportunities for Latino youth in Boston. Understanding that the Latino community is underrepresented in the STEM field, Verizon will be hosting “Connected by Culture” a networking and a speaker series with successful Latino community leaders in STEM who will be sharing their career and cultural insights. Join Verizon tomorrow, to learn about STEM opportunities and initiatives underway throughout the City of Boston to enhance inclusion for all. Free headshots courtesy of Verizon, food and live entertainment will all be available on-site! 📅 Tuesday, June 25, 2024 ⌚ 4:00 – 6:00 pm EST, Program & Networking 📷 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST, Professional Headshots 📍Verizon Downtown Crossing Store 340 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108 Thank you, Cathleen Finn, Municipal and Community Engagement Director at Verizon, for your work to make this opportunity possible.
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Plaza Betances is where so many of our celebrations take place including, most recently, the graduation of 11 bright and talented young students from our Early Education Program! Last week, the plaza was filled with joy and pride as parents, families, IBA staff, and our special guest, Marie Joelle Auguste, Boston UPK Family Engagement & Comprehensive Services Manager, gathered to honor the momentous occasion. Our little graduates dazzled everyone with a beautiful performance of the traditional Puerto Rican dance, Plena, to the lively tune of "La Plena del Coquí". Through their dance, they showcased their newfound knowledge about Plena and Puerto Rico’s beloved native Coquí, turning our graduation into a vibrant Hispanic celebration. Congratulations to our incredible graduates! We are so proud of your achievements and can't wait to see all the wonderful things you'll accomplish in the future. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this special day!
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Last week, over 75 residents and neighbors came together to enjoy Boston Lyric Opera's Street Stage. The outdoor concert made a spectacular return to Villa Victoria and Plaza Betances with a beautiful blend of Boston Lyric Opera musicians and talented Villa Victoria community members. A special shoutout to our cherished IBA Resident, Rosalva Vega, who wowed us all with her performance!
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