Our Mission
JPD Foundation is unique in the specific services it offers and in its mission of serving as a resource for underfunded community groups, artists, and students. JPD Foundation helps make it possible for formal and informal groups to fulfill their missions and for students and artists to live up to their potential to benefit the Northern Manhattan community and society at large.
The project will serve the low-income Latinx and other communities of Washington Heights/Inwood by providing critically-needed free or affordable space for a range of youth-focused, cultural, and civic activities and gatherings. Event and activity space of all kinds is in extremely short supply; this has been exacerbated by gentrification of parts of the Heights/Inwood and associated the rising rents and increased stress on spaces currently available for non-profit and informal community use.
Festival del Boulevard Celebrating Dominican Culture
The Festival del Boulevard is a vibrant community celebration created by the Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation (JPD Foundation). For over two decades, it has proudly promoted Dominican culture, art, and identity in New York City. Born in the heart of Washington Heights, this annual festival has become a joyful gathering for thousands of families who come together each year to enjoy live music, traditional dance, Dominican cuisine, children’s activities, local crafts, and a festive atmosphere that honors our cultural roots.
Since its inception, the festival has paid tribute to various provinces and traditions of the Dominican Republic, highlighting the pride and cultural richness of our community. With over 20,000 attendees annually, the Festival del Boulevard has grown to be one of the most important cultural events in Northern Manhattan.
