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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 "continue to highlight the narrative of human rights for farmworkers," as she travels to Washington. WASHINGTON (KGO) -- The founder of the farmworker advocacy group ALAS will attend the President's State of the Union address Tuesday night. Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga tells ABC7 it's an honor to be in Washington and that she's excited. She
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 director of Ayudando Latinos a Soñar, which has been front and center in supporting the farmworker families affected by the mass shooting Jan. 23, will attend President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, Tuesday, Feb. 7. The mass shooting of seven farmworkers in Half Moon Bay exposed their deplorable living conditions and low pay and Herna
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 out vegetables and essential groceries to families in Pescadero on Thursday. Anna Hoch-Kenney/Review People lined up around the side of Pescadero Elementary School to receive blankets, groceries and a hot meal on Thursday. Many people in the Pescadero area were hit by the rain and flooding in recent days. Anna Hoch-Kenney/Review There was a
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
ALAS Unveils New Colibrí Child Wellness Center in Half Moon Bay, Building a Path to Early Intervention, Trauma Recovery and Prevention
New permanent center will provide free therapy and wellness services for children from birth to age five, addressing the various layers of trauma children and families experience, from the aftermath of the 2023 Half Moon Bay mass shooting to immigration concerns and other ongoing stresses. Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. Press Conference & Ribbon Cutting Colibrí Child Wellness Center | La Piazza, 604 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — ALAS (Ayudand
ALAS Celebrates Opening New Salinas Clinic with Ribbon Cutting, Expanding Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services for Farmworker Families
New Community Clinic Builds on ALAS’ Work in Half Moon Bay and Strengthens Partnerships across Monterey County.
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At ALAS, we listen without judgment. We create a place where children, parents, and grandparents feel seen, supported, and at home.
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar provides outreach, PPE and support to Bay Area farmworkers during pandemic
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