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

Author: Gianna Franco CBS San Francisco Published: January 19, 2023 HALF MOON BAY -- The flood of storms that hit the Bay Area these last few weeks have left their mark on our roads, rivers and fields. The agricultural community in areas like Half Moon Bay and Pescadero are having to adjust, leaving many farm workers out of work. Joaquin Jimenez is the Farmworker Program Director for ALAS, an organization in Half Moon Bay that helps local workers in the agricultural community

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

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

Author: Jessica Flores Published: December 16, 2022 Father Jose Corral of Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church blesses the interior of the new ALAS mobile services bus in Half Moon Bay, California on Dec. 12. Don Feria, Freelance Photographer / Special to The Chronicle Farmworkers in California were hailed as the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic who played a critical role in keeping grocery stores stocked with food, despite being one of the hardest-hit communities in

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

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

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

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

Author: Maribela Arriaga Published: Friday, October 28, 2022 ALAS’s presence was unforgettable in the 2022 Pumpkin Festival! This was the first time the Half Moon Bay annual Pumpkin Festival was in full swing since Covid began. ALAS stole the show with the beautiful and vibrant float that made its way through main street. The various programs within ALAS were spotlighted in the parade. The Tonantzin folklorico group danced their way through the parade receiving cheers from th

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

La organización ALAS estará viajando en unidades móviles por el condado San Mateo con recursos de salud física, mental y educativos para...

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

A new program developed in partnership with Life Science Cares Bay Area and ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar) will work toward bridging...

Author: SVL writer Published: April 8, 2022 Honesty, dedication, and optimism are the cornerstone values Ryan Diego Lopez brings with him to each and every endeavor he takes part in. Ryan carries several responsibilities on his shoulders- being a full-time student, community advocate, mentor, and writer while still using his time to educate and motivate his 3 younger siblings. It’s his mission to rise, thrive, and give back. A current undergraduate student with a major in Pol

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it is our pleasure to shine the spotlight on a “Shero” and social justice champion...

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it is our pleasure to shine the spotlight on a “Shero” and social justice champion that inspires us day in and day out, Dr. Belinda Hernandez Arriaga. Belinda is the embodiment of kindness, compassion, determination, vision, and many other virtues one can only hope to develop. Although many know her as a prominent activist and mentor, Belinda wears many other hats. One of Belinda’s most important roles is as the Founder and Executive

Author: County of San Mateo- Government Facebook Published: March 28, 2022 Dreams do come true at the Ayudando Latinos A Soñar - ALAS Sueño Center in Half Moon Bay. Aspiring entrepreneurs will soon learn how to start and run their own business thanks to a nearly $35,000 grant approved recently by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Community leader & social entrepreneur Alex Ontiveros (pictured here) initiated the grant to purchase computers, screens, cameras and other