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ABC7 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2016

ALAS - Ayudando Latinos A Soñar Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS, which means 'wings' in Spanish) is the first Latino cultural arts nonprofit on the Coastside of Half Moon Bay. Founded by Belinda Hernandez Arriaga, ALAS aims to strengthen the rural Latino community by shining the spotlight on the wealth of rich cultural history of the families and children that live on the Coast. ALAS helps to develop the talents of local youth through the cultural arts of Ballet Folklorico, Ma

Sep 15, 20161 min read

ALAS Mural

Experience the joy of our new mural unveiling at the ALAS Wellness Cultural Arts Center! Watch the video to see how this vibrant artwork celebrates the beauty, strength, and spirit of the Coastside Latino community.

Local leaders push Bay Area wide policies to stop detention centers

South Bay and Bay Area leaders are pushing for new local zoning policies and moratoriums to halt the development of private ICE detention centers. ALAS stands firmly with regional advocates in this effort, emphasizing that blocking these facilities is a matter of protecting public health and restoring humanity for immigrant families living in fear.

South Bay leaders announce strategy to restrict private detention centers

Bay Area leaders have announced a new strategy utilizing zoning laws and temporary moratoriums to block private ICE detention centers from the region. ALAS CEO Dr. Belinda Arriaga stood alongside community advocates in strong support of the move, declaring, “We cannot stand one more child to be impacted by the horrors of ICE and detention.”

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

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