Get Closer to Your Roots
Welcome to the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC)
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.
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.
VROCC has achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating on Candid.
VROCC addresses the social, economic, cultural, and artistic needs of East Boston, a predominantly Spanish-speaking neighborhood with nearly 50,000 residents and the highest foreign-born population in the city (57%). Our programs include Dance, Music, Folk Arts, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship, as well as initiatives that support the health and well-being of our community.
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Voices of our Community
I was born in El Salvador and moved to the United States when I was 10. Now at 17, being here without my family makes me feel empty and lonely. However, meeting Veronica Robles and spending time at the cultural center, where I can experience a mix of cultures, has made me feel at home. Although living here is very different from El Salvador, Veronica’s support has helped fill that emptiness.
I highly recommend signing up your children because it’s great for both their mental and physical health. I’m proud to be here with Veronica, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had.
Diana Melgar
VROCC dance and music students and member of the youth leadership committee.
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