Thanks to our incredible community, IBA's Walk for Hunger team has raised $2,844 (and counting!) through the @ProjectBread Commonwealth Program! Fundraising continues through June 30, 2025—there’s still time to give and make a difference! bit.ly/45btuTK

Think Shark Tank… but make it youth-powered, music-infused, and community-rooted! That’s what our Youth Development Program just hosted and the creativity was off the charts.

Feel the rhythm of Afro-Caribbean roots with the legendary Raíz de Plena, led by none other than cultural icon Jorge Arce! When they hit the stage at Festival Betances, the whole plaza’s gonna move. 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 📍 Plaza Betances ⏰ 1-9 PM

The incredible Lorna Marcano is taking the mic at Festival Betances to honor the one and only Celia Cruz, the eternal Queen of Salsa! Don’t miss this moment: 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 📍 Plaza Betances ⏰ 1-9 PM 🎟️ brnw.ch/21wSZEY

Mic check, paintbrush ready—our youth had something to say. Our Youth Development Program closed out our academic cycle with a powerful end of cycle youth showcase: “The State of the World Through the Future’s Eyes.”

The legendary Bobby Valentin, a founding member of the iconic Fania All-Stars and forever known as "El Rey Del Bajo," is taking the stage at Festival Betances! 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 📍 Plaza Betances ⏰ 1–9 PM 🎟️ brnw.ch/21wTa4I

The rhythm was alive in the South End as our Resident Services Program teamed up to bring a Bomba & Afro-Caribbean workshop to the community with the amazing Elizabeth “Eli” Pabón and BOMBAntillana!

It’s more than just music. It’s us. 🫶🏽 Festival Betances is where joy, roots, and rhythm come alive together. Join the celebration on Saturday, July 19 from 1–9 PM at Plaza Betances. 🎟️brnw.ch/21wTkw6

A new class of future leaders graduated from IBA’s Early Education Program (EEP), and the joy was contagious! From proud smiles to celebratory hugs, our EEP graduation was a beautiful reminder of the importance of community-rooted education.

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉 Festival Betances is taking over Plaza Betances and we’ve got a lineup that’ll keep you dancing all day long. Don’t miss a single moment. FREE and open to all!

✨ Looking for a nurturing, bilingual early education program rooted in culture and community? ✨ Join us for our Open House on Thursday, September 4th at 5:30 PM to learn more about IBA’s Early Education Program in the South End! 📅 RSVP today: brnw.ch/21wUID2

Our Youth Development Program participants have spent the summer creating art inspired by stories of migration, displacement, and resilience. Now, they’re ready to share their work with the world. Come support their pop-up shop featuring original prints & T-shirts!

In Boston Magazine's recent "If I Were Mayor of Boston" feature, our CEO, Vanessa Calderon-Rosado, shared her vision: reimagining empty school buildings as housing, prioritizing opportunities for BostonPublicSchools teachers to rent/buy in the city they serve: bostonmagazine.com/news/2025/08/0…

Are you searching for an early education program that celebrates culture, community, and bilingual learning? Discover all that IBA’s Early Education Program has to offer at our Open House this Thursday, September 4, at 5:30 PM in the South End!brnw.ch/21wVpn9

📣 This week at Plaza Betances! Get ready to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a night of live salsa and cultural pride. 📅 Thursday, September 11 | 5:30 PM 🎶 Featuring Javier Timbal Y Su Combo, led by master percussionist Javier Franjul 💃🕺 Free and open to all

Our residents wrapped up the summer with a special social hours event that turned into our very own community Olympics! 🏅 From classic dominos to games inspired by social media, neighbors of all ages came together to laugh, compete, and connect.

✨ A historic night is coming to Boston! ✨ Join us on November 14th when Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico takes the stage at Symphony Hall alongside Boston Symphony. Buy tickets now! brnw.ch/21wWCj3

Spooky fun at IBA! Our residents came together for a frightfully good time at our annual Halloween celebration, full of costumes, laughter, and sweet treats. Happy Halloween!

Villa Victoria residents turned their savings goals into art! Our How to Save for the Holidays workshop brought together our Arts and Financial Empowerment teams for a creative, hands-on session that blended learning, creativity, and community.

THIS WEEK at Symphony Hall! Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico arrives in Boston for a historic performance with Boston Symphony. 📅 Friday, November 14th 📍 Symphony Hall, Boston 🎟️ Get your tickets now before it’s too late! brnw.ch/21wXmZ2