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Feb 7, 20232 min read

Leader of group helping Half Moon Bay farmworkers after mass shooting to attend State of the Union

Author: Gloria Rodriguez, ABC7 Published: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 The founder of Half Moon Bay farmworker advocacy group ALAS hopes to...

Feb 3, 20233 min read

Meeting focuses attention on infrastructure needs

Author: Clay Lambert Published: February 3, 2023 ALAS founder Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga speaks as part of a panel discussion on the...

Feb 3, 20232 min read

Half Moon Bay farmworker advocate invited to State of the Union

By Daily Journal Staff Published: February 3, 2023 Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive...

Feb 2, 20231 min read

Farmworker Advocate Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga to attend President Biden’s State of the Union

The invitation was extended by Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo in light of the Mass Shooting of Half Moon Bay Farmworkers. Half Moon Bay, CA...

Feb 2, 20231 min read

ALAS director invited to presidential address

On Tuesday, Ayudando Latinos a Soñar founder and executive director Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga will attend President Joe Biden’s State of..

Jan 30, 20233 min read

Statement on Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting from ALAS Executive Director Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga

The epidemic of firearm violence across our nation has hit home in Half Moon Bay, CA and our community is in shock.

Jan 29, 20235 min read

Days After Mass Shooting, Half Moon Bay Honors Victims With Candlelight Vigil

By Carlos Lomelí, Beth LaBerge, KQED Date: January 29, 2023 Friends and family of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting victims listen to...

Jan 26, 20233 min read

Funds established to help victims of Jan. 23 violence

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar — better known by its acronym ALAS — was perhaps first to announce a fund dedicated to help people in the wake...

Jan 19, 20232 min read

Community group ALAS helping Peninsula farmworkers impacted by storms

Author: Gianna Franco CBS San Francisco Published: January 19, 2023 HALF MOON BAY -- The flood of storms that hit the Bay Area these last...

Jan 18, 20233 min read

Pescadero community gathers after floods

Government, nonprofits help out Author: August Howell Published: January 18, 2023 Magdalena Zavala, an office coordinator at ALAS, passes...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

Coastsiders deliver meals, support as atmospheric rivers wash ashore

Volunteers help organize supplies gathered at ALAS prior to distribution. The Half Moon Bay-based social services organization has been help

Dec 16, 20224 min read

A double-decker bus is taking health services directly to farmworkers in Half Moon Bay

Author: Jessica Flores Published: December 16, 2022 Father Jose Corral of Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church blesses the interior of...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Noche En México

Every year ALAS celebrates Christmas and culture with our annual Noche en Mexico show in December. Noche en Mexico is a celebration that no

Dec 14, 20223 min read

Las Posadas combine Christmas, migrant stories

After escaping hardship and traveling for several days to reach their destination, a young couple looks for suitable lodgings where they...

Dec 9, 20221 min read

Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga on new health service for farmworkers

Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga on new mobile research center for mental and medical care for farmworkers.

Dec 5, 20224 min read

Community Invited to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Farmworker Equity Express Bus

ALAS invites the community to the unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony of its colorful, state-of-the-art green tech retrofitted double...

Oct 28, 20221 min read

ALAS Presence in the Pumpkin Festival 2022

Author: Maribela Arriaga Published: Friday, October 28, 2022 ALAS’s presence was unforgettable in the 2022 Pumpkin Festival! This was the...

Sep 22, 20221 min read

ALAS Mariachi Performing at Los Tigres del Norte Concert

The spotlight shined on Mariachi Media Luna as they walked onto the stage with the famous norteño band, Los Tigres del Norte for the...

Sep 1, 20221 min read

EL Jardín Summer Camp 2022

El Jardín Summer Camp 2022 was a success thanks to our amazing teachers, camp counselors, and ALAS staff members!

Aug 14, 20222 min read

ALAS Staff Appreciation Dinner with Octavio Diaz, Uptown Agave Owner

ALAS had our staff appreciation dinner to celebrate the hard work that the ALAS staff members put into their community.

Aug 2, 20222 min read

Affordable housing for rest of us requires a little work

What about the rest of us? Farmworkers obviously aren’t the only Coastsiders priced out of the local housing market. Food service...

Aug 2, 20222 min read

The innovative plan to deliver health care to Peninsula farmworkers

ALAS conducted a survey of the farmworkers which revealed that many aren't visiting the doctor as often as they should both because they...

Jul 26, 20224 min read

City of HMB lays plans for affordable farmworker housing

City leaders are hearing a proposal to put 40 housing units on land the city owns at 555 Kelly Ave. The housing would be restricted to...

Jul 21, 20223 min read

Program to provide farmworkers health care

Farmworkers in San Mateo County will soon be able to access health care resources via double-decker bus, thanks to a new program launched...

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar provides outreach, PPE and support to Bay Area farmworkers during pandemic

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