Barrio Alegría

06/17/2026

Thank you for being you!

06/15/2026

Our Fresh Start Brunch on Saturday was a great success! 💛

A huge thank you to our local entrepreneurs for showcasing their businesses:
Cece , MiniBites , Jeimmy / Manualidades & Personalizados , Creaciones de Lori /tejidos a crochet , LRC , Disla , ammelymagicgraft, rocio arroyo, treatsby__e and angelene

We would also like to thank our community partners, Berks LaunchBox and Connections Work , for their support and commitment to our community.

Special thanks to our guest speakers, Palo Magazine and Berks County Views , for sharing their experiences and inspiring our attendees.

And of course, thank you to our incredible volunteers and amazing team for making this event possible. Your dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm helped create a space for connection, learning, and growth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can’t wait to do it again! 🌺🍊🍍✨

06/14/2026

Help our friend after losing so much!

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06/12/2026

OJOS Round 1 has officially begun! 📸

We kicked off this years workshop by learning how photography can help us connect with our community and tell stories through portraits🌻

A huge thank you to Tec Centro for opening their door and holding space for us while the rain passed through. By the end of the workshop, the skies cleared and participants were able to head out into the neighborhood to begin practicing what they had learned.

Special shoutout to Christian for generously donating his time, talent, and knowledge to our community. Thank you for helping our participants see Reading through a new lens. christian photography08 Illuminate lens studio

We can’t wait to see the stories that unfold over the next few weeks ❤️

06/11/2026

Join us this Saturday for a fun afternoon of networking, local vendors, professional headshots, and community resources!

Hear from Berks County Views, Palo Magazine, and other local speakers, and connect with organizations like Connections Work and Berks LaunchBox.

🍍Saturday, June 13th
🍊 416 Franklin St, Reading, PA
🌺 12 PM – 3 PM

06/10/2026

Good food, great connections, and resources to help you grow. 🌺🍊🍍

Join us for Fresh Start Brunch featuring professional headshots, resume support, business card creation, local vendors, and networking.

Saturday, June 13
12 PM – 3 PM
416 Franklin St, Reading, PA

Free to attend! 🏝️

06/10/2026

Last Thursday, June 4th, we held Painting Through It 🎨 which focused on creativity, relaxation, and being present. Throughout the evening, neighbors and passersby came through, picked up a paintbrush, and gave themselves permission to create without pressure or expectation ⭐️

Guided by the wonderful and talented Carlos Vazquez, participants were reminded that the goal was never perfection. The goal was to create ❤️ And in that space, beautiful things emerged. Flowers, trees, and paintings filled with personal meaning. Some pieces told stories, some carried emotions, and some were moments of peace captured on canvas.

A heartfelt thank you to Carlos for sharing his time, talent, and encouragement with our community ☀️

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped create a welcoming space for people to enjoy a moment of creativity together ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us 🫶🏽

06/08/2026

On Saturday, May 30th, we gathered for Pathways To Presence and gave ourselves something we often forget to make time for: a moment to simply be 🐝

Together, we slowed down, took a breath, and allowed ourselves to fully arrive in the present moment. As we walked, we noticed the beauty all around us, the warmth of the sun, the songs of the birds, and the movement of the trees 🌳🦅☀️

It was a beautiful day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the moments we shared. May we continue to find opportunities to pause, breathe, and appreciate what is right in front of us ❤️

A big shout out to Nadine for being such a thoughtful guide, leading us through reflections, and creating space for meaningful conversation. Their care and presence helped make this experience truly special ⭐️

Thank you as well to our wonderful volunteers Jaylinn, Elilah, and Jaden. Your support, time, and care for the community are deeply appreciated 🥰

06/08/2026

Who wants to model??

06/08/2026

You are beautiful just the way you are!