Acacia Network

01/12/2026

For many Puerto Rican older adults living in New York, the 2025 Holiday Season became far more than a simple celebration: It was a long-awaited return to their roots. Through IPRHE’s beloved "De Vuelta a la Isla en Navidad" initiative, 40 seniors traveled to Puerto Rico from December 10–17, many for the first time since childhood, reconnecting with their roots through culture, music, and community. The journey spanned municipalities across the island and featured unforgettable moments, including a traditional Christmas celebration in Old San Juan, a festive holiday gala, a special appearance on WAPA America’s "Pégate al Mediodía", and meaningful acts of service delivering food to families and students in need.

▶️Check out our video reel that recaps our seniors' experience in PR!

01/09/2026

🐉✨It's that time of year again! 👑🌟

Join Acacia Network and our affiliate, the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPRHE), for our Annual Three Kings (Día de Los Reyes) Cultural Celebration and Lunar New Year Event,

📆Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
⏰Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
📍Location: St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral | 630 2nd Ave, 34th St. New York, NY 10016

Through our annual Three Kings Day & Lunar New Year Celebration, we memorialize two important traditions for members of our Latino and Asian communities, as part of our continued efforts to provide high-quality, culturally responsive programming to older adults in our neighborhoods.

Join us and enjoy the company of our elders, great food, traditional holiday music, guest presentations, performances, gifts, and dancing!

👉Please note: Tickets will not be sold at the entrance so make sure to get your tickets before the day. 🎟

For more information, please contact Angel M. Santini Palos, Vice President of Special Projects, Events & Cultural Programs:
(917) 634-6963 | ASantini@acacianetwork.org

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01/06/2026

🌟🎁Happy Three Kings Day! ¡Feliz día de Reyes! 👑🐪

Acacia Network is proud to celebrate this Latin American holiday tradition through a series of events across New York State, from our IPRHE Older Adults 3 Kings & Lunar New Year Celebration in NYC to our Capital District Latinos “Día de los Reyes Magos” event in Albany. These events bring joy, music, and recreation to our most vulnerable community members, while reminding us of the invaluable roles that culture and tradition play in our lives.

12/30/2025

✨ We are proud of everything we've accomplished this year, with you by our side!✨

Thanks to our amazing staff, leaders, board members, partners, funders, and community members, we've continued to provide critical services to those most at risk of falling through the cracks: from recently arrived immigrants and chronically homeless New Yorkers, to individuals from all walks of life struggling with substance use, chronic health conditions, or in need of comprehensive support services.

From New York State to Puerto Rico, Acacia Network is committed to another year of providing quality care to our communities, with you by our side.

🎆✨ Happy New Year 2026 🎆✨

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✨ ¡Estamos orgullosos de todo lo que hemos logrado este año, con ustedes a nuestro lado! ✨

Gracias a nuestro increíble equipo de trabajo, líderes, colaboradores, donantes y miembros de la comunidad, hemos continuado proveyendo servicios esenciales a quienes corren mayor riesgo de quedar desamparados: desde inmigrantes recién llegados y neoyorquinos sin hogar, hasta individuos que necesitan ayuda con problemas de adicción, condiciones de salud crónica o acceso básico a servicios.

Desde el estado de Nueva York hasta Puerto Rico, Acacia Network se compromete a seguir brindando atención de calidad a nuestras comunidades, contigo a nuestro lado.

🎆✨ ¡Feliz Año Nuevo 2026! 🎆✨

12/22/2025

🌟 Happy Holidays from Acacia Network! 🌟

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude for supporting and engaging with our mission in 2025. Your generosity and dedication empower us to provide life-changing services every day. Thank you for being an indispensable part of our journey and for helping us create stronger and healthier communities for all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity!

Warmest wishes,

The Acacia Network Family

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🌟 ¡Felices Fiestas de parte de Acacia Network! 🌟

A medida que el año llega a su fin, queremos expresar nuestro más profundo agradecimiento por su apoyo a nuestra misión en el 2025. Su generosidad y compromiso nos permiten brindar servicios que transforman vidas todos los días. Gracias por formar parte de nuestro camino y por ayudarnos a construir comunidades más fuertes y saludables todos los días.

¡Les deseamos a ustedes y a sus seres queridos unas alegres fiestas y un año nuevo lleno de salud, felicidad y prosperidad!

Nuestros mejores deseos,

La Familia de Acacia Network

12/12/2025

🍎Kick start your early childhood education career!🍎
We are looking for LEAD TEACHERS to join our team.

Please submit your cover letter and resume today!

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday! With the new year fast approaching, we urge you to support our work, so we can do more! ✨😀

11/26/2025

On this day of giving thanks, Acacia Network and our affiliates are grateful for you! We wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy Thanksgiving 🦃 and a wonderful beginning to the Holiday Season ahead 🎄🙏

11/25/2025

As we kick off the season of giving thanks, join the global generosity movement by giving back! This consider making a donation to ACACIA NETWORK so we can continue serving those who need us most. From education to senior services and primary care to addiction treatment, Acacia Network has been in the frontlines for nearly 60 years. With your help, we can do more! 👉DONATE TODAY: https://acacianetwork.org/donate/

11/14/2025

Our upstate affiliate, Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo (HUB) continues to do amazing work supporting those affected by domestic violence every day. Check out HUB's DV Program Director, Judy Torres, and her powerful interviews on an episode of “What’s Next? Voices of Hope and Advocacy.”

BTPM NPR

During Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month, Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo's DV Program Director, Judy Torres, joined NPR / Buffalo Toronto Public Media BTPM NPR to help shed light on the impact of DV on our communities plus the resources available.

Check out her powerful interviews on an episode of the “What’s Next? Voices of Hope and Advocacy” podcast using the links below:

👉Radio clip: https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-10-16/local-domestic-violence-numbers-outpacing-state-trends

👉Podcast episode: https://www.btpm.org/2025-10-29/voices-of-hope-and-advocacy

11/11/2025

Today and every day, Acacia Network honors veterans, including our staff and program participants who proudly and bravely served our country.

Thank you for your service!

11/04/2025

Congratulations to Alejandro Epifanio Torres, Executive & Artistic Director of our arts & culture affiliate, Loisaida, on being featured on City & State's inaugural Trailblazers in Arts & Culture list, which "highlights individuals who are crafting the next chapter of New York’s multifaceted cultural story". Proud of Alejandro, who works fervently to bring accessible cultural programming to the Lower East Side, support underserved artists and community groups, and ensure that Loisaida remains at the forefront of arts innovation and creative placemaking. We extend our congrats to the fellow culture "rock stars" who made it onto the list!

https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/10/2025-trailblazers-arts-culture/408945/ -epifanio-torres