San Juan, Puerto Rico (April 9, 2026) – As part of the closing of Women’s Month, Vimenti, in collaboration with community partners, hosted Proyección: Más Allá de la Apariencia, an event designed to promote holistic well-being, empowerment, and personal development for women participating in its programs and from nearby communities.
“These types of spaces are essential for strengthening self-esteem, personal leadership, and informed decision-making among our participants. At Vimenti, we are committed to a comprehensive approach that recognizes emotional well-being as a key component of social and economic progress,” said Elianela Román, case manager at Vimenti.
The initiative brought together women from the Berwind Intermedia community and residents of Manuel A. Pérez at the Manuel A. Pérez Community Center, fostering an environment of connection, self-care, and collective growth. According to the organization’s most recent data, in fiscal year 2024–2025, 49 percent of participating families are led by single mothers.
The event featured a dynamic agenda that included a workshop led by a clinical psychologist, group reflection sessions, wellness experiences such as manicures and massages, and snacks and lunch for participants. It also included participation from educational institutions and short-term career programs, with informational tables offering attendees concrete opportunities for professional development and economic mobility.
The activity is part of Vimenti’s broader efforts to impact not only its direct participants but also their surrounding communities, promoting initiatives that integrate well-being, education, and access to opportunities. Through this effort, Vimenti reaffirms its commitment to developing women as agents of change, supporting their personal growth and their ability to positively influence their families and communities.
Now in its seventh year of operation, Vimenti reports measurable impact in its mission to eradicate child poverty in Puerto Rico through an integrated services model based on the Two-Generation (2Gen) approach. During this time, Vimenti has served 1,745 individuals and provided 102,451 meal portions, achieving a 12 percent reduction in poverty among participating families.
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About Vimenti:
Vimenti is an integrated service center for the whole family with three pillars: educational, social, and economic development. It was created in 2018 as a Two-Generation service model to provide opportunities for social development and economic mobility for parents and children, as well as for youth and adults. Currently, we have two locations: Vimenti I, located in the Ernesto Ramos Antonini public housing project in San Juan, and Vimenti II, in Villa Prades. Vimenti operates the first public alliance school in Puerto Rico and has an after-school program for children and youth, as well as a job development program for youth and adults in hospitality, customer service, and entrepreneurship. The center aspires to be an evidence-based project. For more information about Vimenti, go to www.vimenti.org/. For donations, go to www.vimenti.org/donate.