Ibero-American Action League, Inc.

Unlike program-specific grants, the Alma de Ibero Endowment Fund invests in Ibero’s future—providing the long-term financial strength, independence, and resilience needed to serve our community for generations to come.

Every gift helps build a stronger foundation for tomorrow. 💙💛

To learn more about supporting the Alma de Ibero Endowment Fund, email [email protected].

🚨 Stay informed. Stay safe. 🚨

Did you know Monroe County’s free emergency notification system, MonroeAlert, can send real-time alerts about local public safety emergencies directly to your phone?

Whether it’s a shelter-in-place order, boil water advisory, road closure, or other urgent local emergency, MonroeAlert helps keep residents informed when it matters most.

📱 Alerts are available in multiple languages, including Spanish.
✅ Registration is quick and easy—just a phone number and ZIP code are required.
✅ No sensitive personal information is needed.
✅ Choose how you receive alerts: text, phone call, or mobile app notification.

Unfortunately, while thousands of residents have signed up, participation from our Hispanic community remains very low. Sharing this information with family, friends, and neighbors could make a real difference during an emergency.

Sign up today: https://www.monroecounty.gov/monroealert

Today we came together for a youth retreat with some of our groups under our Community Resource Center, that included ASPIRA Youth Mentoring, Violence Prevention Services, and our Prevention Education Ibero Soccer Team. It was a meaningful day of unity, reflection, and celebration as we close out the school year and step into summer together.

Luisa Baars, a renowned leader for Rochester-area Latinos and the longtime translator for El Mensajero Católico, died June 7, 2026. She was 89 years old.

Join us in remembering her: https://obituaries.catholiccourier.com/obituary/luisa-baars-1093836748

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our third roundtable with Dr. Rosser, Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. A diverse group of community leaders came together for a great turnout and a meaningful discussion about the future of RCSD.

We discussed literacy for African American students and English Language Learners (ELLs), as well as student outcomes and accountability. The conversation also covered summer and Saturday school programs, the replication of East EPO, and the Parent Academy.

The feedback was honest, direct, and collaborative, reflecting a shared commitment to improving educational opportunities for all students.

We will begin scheduling our next roundtable soon and look forward to continuing these important conversations.

It is with profound sadness that the Ibero-American Action League, Inc. mourns the passing of Luisa Baars, a true pioneer, advocate, and champion for Rochester's Latino community.

Luisa dedicated her life to opening doors for others. Until the very end, she continued serving in many roles, including as a consultant for Ibero, providing interpretation services and supporting the work of our Ibero Business Center. Her commitment never wavered.

A visionary leader, Luisa was also the founder of the Rochester Latino Rotary Club, creating a space where service, leadership, and cultural pride could come together to strengthen our community. Through her work with Rotary and countless other community initiatives, she inspired others to lead with purpose and to give back generously.

Because of leaders like Luisa, generations of Latino families, entrepreneurs, and community members have been able to access the resources, services, and opportunities they deserve. We stand today on the foundation she helped build and on the shoulders of a woman who dedicated her life to lifting others up.

Luisa's impact extends far beyond the organizations she served. She was a bridge-builder, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for equity, inclusion, and language access. While we deeply mourn her loss, we also celebrate a life of extraordinary service and lasting impact. Her legacy will continue to guide our work and inspire future generations.

On behalf of the Ibero-American Action League, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by her remarkable spirit.

Luisa will be greatly missed, but her contributions, her passion, and her legacy will never be forgotten.

Descansa en paz, Luisa. Your life was a blessing to our community, and your legacy will continue to light the path forward for generations to come.

👑✨ CALLING ALL QUEENS! ✨👑

Registration is still open for the International Plaza Latinx Pride Pageant! 🌈💃
https://form.jotform.com/iberomarketing/MissIberoPride

Step into the spotlight and celebrate pride, culture, beauty, and community with us on June 28, 2025 at the International Plaza!

📍 828 North Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🪘 Sesión de percusión multigeneracional🪘

El Centro de Oro disfrutó de una maravillosa sesión de percusión multigeneracional junto a Tony Padilla y nuestros jóvenes del programa de Servicios de Prevención.

¡Gracias a todos los que participaron e hicieron de este momento algo tan especial! 🪘

Celebrating excellence in finance 👏 Congratulations to Engels Luis Pared on this well-deserved recognition as a Financial Leaders honoree!

Don’t forget to register and join us!

Join us again for our continued conversation with Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools at RCSD. We will discuss the RCSD budget and English Language Learners (ELLs).

To RSVP, email [email protected] today!