Xiente

Xiente Xiente is a community organization based in Philadelphia. Xiente's mission is to transform communities by empowering individuals to achieve social mobility.

Xiente (formerly Norris Square Community Alliance) is a community development corporation founded in 1983 by a group of community resident who desired to take control of their neighborhood and provide a healthy and safe environment for their children.

Latines are a key demographic during elections as they could have major influence in the upcoming midterm elections. Aro...
09/29/2026

Latines are a key demographic during elections as they could have major influence in the upcoming midterm elections. Around 32.6 million Hispanics were eligible to vote in the 2024 presidential elections, being the second-largest demographic of voters in America.

That is why 2Puntos and LULAC PA decided to dive deep and see where Latinos stand on politics, democracy and civic engagement.

To learn more about the results, visit 2Puntosplatform.com

Los latinos son un grupo demográfico clave en las elecciones, ya que podrían tener una gran influencia en las próximas elecciones de mitad de mandato. Alrededor de 32,6 millones de hispanos tenían derecho a votar en las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, lo que los convierte en el segundo grupo demográfico más grande de votantes en Estados Unidos.
Por eso, 2Puntos y LULAC PA decidieron estudiar en profundidad la postura de los latinos con respecto a la política, la democracia y la participación cívica.

Para conocer más sobre los resultados, visita 2Puntosplatform.com
LULAC

Thanks Angel I. Ortiz-Siberon Adamary Sosa Adan A. Mairena

📝Valeria Uribe
🎨: Luisa Fernanda Sanchez
📸: Madasyn Andrews

WE BROKE GROUND!What a moment for Xiente, for Norris Square, and for the families who will one day walk through these do...
09/28/2026

WE BROKE GROUND!

What a moment for Xiente, for Norris Square, and for the families who will one day walk through these doors.

The Xiente Prosperity Center is officially becoming a reality.

When it opens, this space is expected to serve 500 families and 2,000 individuals every year, connecting our community to education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, financial stability, social capital, and so much more.

Because economic mobility doesn’t happen with just one program. It happens when opportunity is connected.

And we could not have reached this milestone without the partners who believed in this vision.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Capital One, Finanta, Truist, William Penn Foundation, PIDC, and the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro for investing in what this center will make possible for our community. 💙

Built in Norris Square. For the community. Alongside the community.

We’ve imagined it. We’ve planned for it. And now, we’re building it.

We cannot wait for the day we open these doors!

Prosperity is coming home.

09/24/2026

Today marks an important milestone for Xiente as we officially broke ground on our new Prosperity Center in Norris Square, a space built for the community, by the community.

This is Norris Square. This is home. And there is something powerful about building the future of a community in a place filled with so much history, culture, resilience, and possibility.

When complete, the Prosperity Center is expected to serve 500 families and 2,000 individuals every year.

Because economic mobility doesn’t happen through one program.

It happens when families can access education, workforce development, financial stability, social capital, and community — all in one place.

It happens when people have not only the resources they need today, but the relationships, opportunities, and connections that can change what is possible tomorrow.

We’ve imagined this space. We’ve talked about what it could become. And today, we put shovels in the ground. 🏗️

We cannot wait for the day we get to open these doors and welcome the community inside.
The Xiente Prosperity Center is coming. And we’re just getting started.

09/18/2026

POV: You’re TWO and already learning in two languages. 🥹💙

Her teacher asks her the color in Spanish. She understands, answers in English, and then finds and matches the correct color on the wall.

It looks like a simple classroom moment, but there’s so much learning happening here.
Language. Comprehension. Connection. Confidence. 🌱
At Xiente, our children learn in both English and Spanish through play, conversation, exploration and everyday moments just like this one.

Because their future doesn’t start when they get to kindergarten. It’s already being built.

And when we say start early, we mean EARLY. 💙
👶

Xiente Early Learning is NOW ENROLLING!
Give your little one a strong start.

📲 Enroll today.

PhiladelphiaFamilies EarlyHeadStart

👷🏽‍♀️ Hard hats are ready… and so are we!We’ve been taking you behind the scenes as we turn a historic neighborhood buil...
09/18/2026

👷🏽‍♀️ Hard hats are ready… and so are we!

We’ve been taking you behind the scenes as we turn a historic neighborhood building into something new.

Now, we’re getting ready for a BIG milestone: the groundbreaking of Xiente’s Prosperity Center! 🎉

This building will become a place where families can learn, grow, build skills, access opportunities, and take steps toward greater economic mobility — all right here in our community.

From building to opportunity… it’s happening. 💙

Stay tuned. We can’t wait to bring you along for what comes next.

¿QUIÉN SE ATREVE? 👀🔥Llegó el momento de demostrar de qué estás hecho porque ¡LAS COMPETENCIAS DE TROVA Y GÜIRO llegan al...
09/15/2026

¿QUIÉN SE ATREVE? 👀🔥

Llegó el momento de demostrar de qué estás hecho porque ¡LAS COMPETENCIAS DE TROVA Y GÜIRO llegan al Festival del Jíbaro! 🎶🥁

¿Tienes el ritmo pa’ hacer cantar ese güiro?
¿O tienes la improvisación, las décimas y el talento pa’ enfrentarte a otros trovadores?

¡Pues queremos verte! 🔥

🏆 Competencia de Güiro
🎤 Competencia de Trova

No te quedes diciendo “yo le hubiese ganado” desde el público. 😂 ¡INSCRÍBETE Y DEMUÉSTRALO!

📲 Escanea el código QR para registrarte.
📅 Las inscripciones cierran el 24 de octubre.

Etiqueta a esa persona que SIEMPRE dice que nadie toca el güiro mejor que ella 👀😂 o a ese trovador que tú sabes que tiene con qué competir.

¿QUIÉN SE LLEVA EL TÍTULO? 🏆

👉 Registrate hoy: https://xiente.jotform.com/262375542184056

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WHO’S GOT WHAT IT TAKES? 👀🔥

It’s time to put those skills to the test because the TROVA & GÜIRO COMPETITIONS are coming to Festival del Jíbaro! 🎶🥁

Got the rhythm to make that güiro sing?
Got the improvisation, décimas, and talent to go head-to-head with other trovadores?

We want to see it! 🔥

🏆 Güiro Competition
🎤 Trova Competition

Don’t be standing in the crowd saying, “I could’ve won that.” 😂 REGISTER AND PROVE IT!

📲 Scan the QR code to register.
📅 Registration closes October 24.

Tag that person who swears nobody can play the güiro better than them 👀😂 or the trovador you KNOW needs to enter.

WHO’S TAKING HOME THE TITLE? 🏆

👉 Register today: https://xiente.jotform.com/262375542184056

Cultura Philadelphia Xiente

📚✨ **And just like that… a new school year begins!** 💙Today, our classrooms came back to life with little footsteps, big...
09/01/2026

📚✨ **And just like that… a new school year begins!** 💙

Today, our classrooms came back to life with little footsteps, big smiles, backpacks, hugs, and lots of excitement for everything this new year will bring.

To our students and families — **welcome back!** We’re so excited for another year of learning, growing, exploring, and making memories together. 🌱

Here’s to a beautiful school year ahead! 💙✨

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📚✨ **¡Y así comienza un nuevo año escolar!** 💙

Hoy nuestros salones volvieron a llenarse de pasitos pequeños, grandes sonrisas, mochilas, abrazos y mucha emoción por todo lo que traerá este nuevo año.

A nuestros estudiantes y familias — **¡bienvenidos de nuevo!** Estamos muy felices de comenzar otro año aprendiendo, creciendo, explorando y creando lindos recuerdos juntos. 🌱

¡Por un hermoso año escolar! 💙✨

Y ayer pensaban que habíamos terminado… 👀🔥¡MI GENTE, THE FULL ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP IS HERE! 🎶💃🏽🥁El Festival del Jíbaro i...
08/28/2026

Y ayer pensaban que habíamos terminado… 👀🔥

¡MI GENTE, THE FULL ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP IS HERE! 🎶💃🏽🥁

El Festival del Jíbaro is bringing música, cultura, ritmo y MUCHO sabor to Norris Square!

🎤 Julio César Sanabria — El Gran Trovador and our HEADLINER
💃🏽 Jimmy Jorge & The Latin Express — bringing the SALSA!
🥁 Vendaval — bringing the rhythm of BOMBA Y PLENA!
🎙️ And holding it ALL together… nuestra MC, the one and only María del Pilar!
🎧 Plus our Official Festival DJ DJ Loso keeping la música going all day long!

From trova to salsa, bomba to plena… aquí se va a bailar, cantar y celebrar! 🔥

And the best part?

🎟️ IT’S FREE. GRATIS. FREE FREE. 😂

📍 Norris Square Park
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 1–7 PM

So tell us… ¿QUIÉN VIENE?! 👀🔥

Tag your corillo, share this lineup and start practicing those dance moves porque Norris Square is getting ready for a DAY! 💃🏽🥁🎶

08/27/2026

THE SECRET IS OUT. 🔥

Philadelphia… prepárense.

We are beyond excited to announce that JULIO CÉSAR SANABRIA will headline this years Festival del Jíbaro at Norris Square Park! 🎤🪕🇵🇷

And he’s not coming alone… 👀

✨ Joining him as a special musical guest will be JULISA SANABRIA! ✨

Get ready for an incredible day of live music, culture, food, art, community, and traditions, as we come together to celebrate the rich, cultural heritage and history of the Norris Square, Neighbourhood.

📍 Norris Square Park
📅 October 24, 2026 | 1–7 PM
🎟️ FREE.

This neighborhood has a story. On October 24, we celebrate it!

Call your mamá. Call your tías. Call the whole corillo. 😂

NOS VEMOS EN FESTIVAL DEL JÍBARO!

Tag who you’re bringing 👇🏽

Do you have a teenager? Are you yourself a teenager? Come join our open house session to learn more about our teen cente...
08/25/2026

Do you have a teenager? Are you yourself a teenager? Come join our open house session to learn more about our teen center!

Address

174 Diamond Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12154268734

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