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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 7, 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 3, 20232 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..
Feb 2, 20231 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 18, 20233 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
Jan 11, 20231 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 9, 20221 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...
Dec 5, 20224 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...
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Esta organización del condado San Mateo ofrecerá servicios de salud a campesinos en unidades móviles
La organización ALAS estará viajando en unidades móviles por el condado San Mateo con recursos de salud física, mental y educativos para...
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Transportation program for agricultural workers to be launched
San Mateo County farmworkers will soon be able to access health care resources via a double-decker bus, thanks to a new program...
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Latino Coastsiders speak out about housing insecurities
Locals demand affordable housing Author: Emma Spaeth Published: February 23, 2022 Coastsiders march down Main Street on Friday night in a...
Feb 23, 20224 min read


SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
Author: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Published: December 7, 2020 Guest Post by Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, Executive Director and...
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Half Moon Bay nonprofit Ayudando Latinos A Sonar offers immigration advocacy, mental health services
Author: Kristen Sze Published: December 1, 2020 Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, or ALAS is a Latino centered nonprofit that is invested in...
Dec 1, 20202 min read


SV Chat: Belinda Hernandez Arriaga talks about helping Half Moon Bay families
Belinda Hernandez Arriaga moved with her family to Half Moon Bay 17 years ago and saw a need for more community support for the immigrant...
Jul 29, 20206 min read


Nonprofit delivers aid to Coastside farmworkers
Author: Sarah Wright Published: April 17, 2020 Joaquin Jimenez's bright blue truck is delivering hope in the form of food and personal...
Apr 17, 20204 min read


Chautauqua keynote speaker addresses hardships faced by Latino community
Author: Britany Bowens Published: October 23, 2019 Updated January 20, 2023 Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga answers questions from students and...
Oct 23, 20194 min read


ALAS: Ayudando Latinos a Soñar
Author: Guerra Productions Published: January 12, 2019 "As a Latino media producer and professor, it has been my goal to produce content...
Jan 12, 20191 min read


Changing the World, One Woman at a Time
Published: April 2018 An Evening with ALAS, Local Latino Cultural Arts Monday, April 16, 2018 Community United Methodist Church, Half...
Apr 16, 20182 min read


Night Out at Moonridge
Author: Linda Buchheim Published: August 9, 2017 People who came to the Community Center at Moonridge for the Aug. 1 “Night Out” enjoyed...
Aug 9, 20172 min read


Bay Area LIFE: ALAS helps Latino children reach their fullest potential
Published: October 30, 2016 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- ALAS translates to "wings" in Spanish, and is the acronym for the Half Moon...
Oct 30, 20162 min read
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar provides outreach, PPE and support to Bay Area farmworkers during pandemic
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