# @xojessicatorres on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTob9R2jZX_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63494078-xojessicatorres-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-18T00:25:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jessica Torres | NYC Content Creator & Founder (@xojessicatorres) — https://gondola.cc/xojessicatorres

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Crowning the next generation starts with reminding them of their worth. ✨

Gratitude to buildingyoungleadersofficial for having me as part of this special Three Kings Day celebration - an initiative rooted in love, culture, and intentional care for families and youth. It was an honor to represent as BX Puerto Rican Reina, in partnership with sia_gammathetaand siacommunitycenter 

Thank you to the NYPD Community Center, options.nyc for creating a beautiful, safe space where young minds are encouraged to grow, feel protected, and truly valued 🤍

From the moment I arrived, I had the joy of connecting with the youth through arts and crafts, beginning with custom crowns decorated with sticker jewels, gems, and their names. Watching each child intentionally crown themselves was more than a creative activity it was a moment of affirmation. A reminder that they are abundantly deserving as young kings and queens stepping into the world with confidence 👑.

We then gathered to decorate cookies through frosting, sprinkles, laughter, and genuine connection filling the room. Families bonded, creativity flowed, and community was strengthened through the art of togetherness, proof that unity is built in shared moments.

Alongside the amazing volunteers of Building Young Leaders, we distributed toys intentionally to each child and family. The true joy of service isn’t just in giving a physical gift, but in the  feeling of being supported, seen, and uplifted by a community that cares 🤍. 

Thank you to buildingyoungleadersofficial for their impactful mission and work across the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and New York, empowering students to grow, lead, and thrive as #LeadersBeyondBorders 🇵🇷🇩🇴

#ThreeKingsDay #BXReina #PuertoRicanPride CommunityCare YouthEmpowerment ServiceWithPurpose BuildingYoungLeaders LeadersBeyondBorders ArtOfTogetherness CommunityLove LatinxLeadersh

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threekingsday, bxreina, leadersbeyondborders, puertoricanpride

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