About us
Empowering Communities Through Culture
Mission
To promote Latin American arts and cultures as an engine for stronger communities and economic growth.
Vision
To create a vibrant and interconnected multi-generational community where all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to drive social change and community action, through the diverse arts and cultures of Latin America.
VROCC Core Values
Values
- Upholding and promoting core values inherent in Latin American cultures, such as diversity, inclusivity, and respect for tradition.
- We believe in the value of arts and culture for social change and encourage creative entrepreneurship among youth, aspiring and professional artists, and community members
Roots
- Celebrating and preserving the rich historical and cultural roots of Latin American folkloric arts, as the bedrock of our mission.
- Help raise loving individuals and future leaders who respect elders, community members and have a deep appreciation of diversity and act as change agents for social, economic and racial justice.
- Using the power of arts and culture to create strong roots in our communities to teach, inspire, and bolster family values and create collective memories that will last and impact a lifetime.
Optimism:
- Approaching our mission with an unwavering optimism, believing in the transformative power of Latin American arts and cultures to bring positive change to communities.
- Leverage the innate Latino enthusiasm to empower them to reflect their voice by participating in decision making opportunities in the commonwealth, thus making them feel home away from home.
Community:
- Placing community at the center of our endeavors, collaborating with youth and families, organizations, and stakeholders to ensure that our initiatives are community-driven.
- Fostering cross-cultural connections, welcoming individuals from different communities, for example abilities, genders and ethnicities.
- Promoting intergenerational inclusion, recognizing and valuing the contributions of individuals across different age groups.
- Elevate the image of immigrant communities across the Boston area and New England by celebrating folkloric arts that honor the rich and diverse tapestry of Latin American countries
Culture:
- Harnessing the strength of Latin American arts and cultures as a driving force for empowerment, aiming to uplift communities through cultural initiatives.
- Empowering Latino arts and culture entrepreneurs, we champion economic equity and growth through incubation, dedicated spaces, performances, and diverse creative opportunities.
- Commitment to providing high-quality and culturally resonant arts, dance and music classes to nurture understanding and appreciation of Latin American arts and cultures.