Welcome to Veronica Robles Cultural Center

A safe space where families and individuals of all identities interested in fostering, sharing, and celebrating Latino cultures can come together to create collective memories that will last and impact a lifetime.

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VROCC is located in Boston, Massachusetts, on a National Register for Historic Buildings; the first library branch in the United States opened in the heart of East Boston in 1870.

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Vrocc School

Conference Nuestras historias: perspectives of young latina students at Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) 

AOCC 2024: Session Proposal
Nuestras Historias: Perspectives of Young Latina Students

Presented by @vroccboston leaders: Alejandra Ramos Gomez, Luna Acevedo, Mariana O. Bustamante, Valentina Caballero, Danna Cardozo, Daniela Mendoza, and Camille Peña

March 1-2,2024
Hybrid: Gutman Conference Center / Zoom Link
Time: 11:00 a.m. -12:10 p.m.

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27 February, 2024 No Comments
Vrocc School

VROCC annual Winter Break Overnight Field Trip recap

During winter break, the young participants of the dance and leadership program, alongside their mothers, Alejandra Ramos, the leadership program’s manager, and our director and founder, Verónica Robles, embarked on a trip to Hampton, New Hampshire with the goal of bonding and having fun.

Part of the excitement for the young girls was the opportunity to stay overnight at a hotel, share spooky stories, and swim in the pool.

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23 February, 2024 No Comments
Volunteer

Volunteer Monthly Newsletter

We are thrilled to announce our first-ever newsletter exclusively for volunteers. In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on our latest initiatives, volunteer opportunities, inspiring stories from our community, and much more.

Don’t miss out on the chance to stay up-to-date with everything happening at our center and how you can further contribute! Read our inaugural newsletter now!

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22 February, 2024 No Comments
Dia del Niño Boston 2023
Signature Events

Dia del Niño 2024

Dia del Niño
Saturday, April 28th, from 2 to 6 PM.
VROCC 282 Meridian St.
East Boston, MA 0212

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5 February, 2024 No Comments

Testimonials

Valentina blossomed from a shy girl to one who radiates confidence through Ms. Robles’ dance classes. I wish that there was something like this growing up in the ’90s.” Claudia Basulto said about her 11 year old daughter, who has been a young dancer and leader at VROCC since she was 6 years old.
Claudia Basulto, was born in Mexico and moved to East Boston with her family when she was 5 years old.
Claudia Basulto, was born in Mexico and moved to East Boston with her family when she was 5 years old.
“The center has since become a refuge for those who teach and learn inside its walls. It is everybody’s cultural center. We all have access to the center to practice. We trust each other. We help each other. We take care of the center like it is our own home,” explains Sonia Castillo.
Sonia and her Husband Erwin Castillo are from Chile and both teach weekly Chilean dance classes at VROCC, they have been members for the past 10 years.
Sonia and her Husband Erwin Castillo are from Chile and both teach weekly Chilean dance classes at VROCC, they have been members for the past 10 years.
“When you think about Boston being a melting pot, the more exposure we have to all these different cultures, the more enlightened and tolerant we will be of celebrating other people’s holidays and traditions,”
Robin BakerAssociate Director of Community Engagement for Celebrity Series of Boston
Robin Baker
"Veronica's passion and devotion to the profound importance of creating space for cultural activities--one's own and learning about others--is contagious. The team at VROCC makes it happen beautifully and with such joy. VROCC is also there for their community in times of need. Being there in the center of their neighborhood for good times and challenging ones. Showing up for all of it,"
Marina Seevak Schlomo Fund
Marina Seevak

VROCC on the media

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9/29/21

Mariachi singer turns loss into love for arts – and community

10/25/21

Dia de los Muertos Celebration at VROCC

11/3/21

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