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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


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 30, 20233 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 29, 20235 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 26, 20233 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 19, 20232 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


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 16, 20224 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 15, 20221 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 14, 20223 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 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...
Oct 28, 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 22, 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!
Sep 1, 20221 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 14, 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...
Aug 2, 20222 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 26, 20224 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...
Jul 21, 20223 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 20, 20223 min read


Effort to bridge equity gap for farmworkers in San Mateo County Coastside
A new program developed in partnership with Life
Science Cares Bay Area and ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar) will work toward bridging...
Jul 18, 20223 min read


INTRODUCING RYAN DIEGO LOPEZ - SVL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Author: SVL writer Published: April 8, 2022 Honesty, dedication, and optimism are the cornerstone values Ryan Diego Lopez brings with him...
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar provides outreach, PPE and support to Bay Area farmworkers during pandemic
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