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Three-week program combines cultural arts, academics, outdoor adventures, meals, and mentorship at no cost to families, July 13- July 31, 2026. HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — For many families, summer camp is a cherished childhood experience, but one that often comes with a significant financial barrier. Full-day summer camps can cost hundreds of dollars per week, with many specialized programs costing even more, making these opportunities out of reach for many working families. To

ALAS Unveils New Mural Celebrating the Beauty, Strength, and Spirit of the Latino Community on the Coastside

Half Moon Bay, CA — February 6, 2026 — A Bay Area–based delegation led by Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS), in partnership with Bay Area Border Relief, Latino Community Foundation, and faculty from the University of San Francisco, has returned from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they stood in solidarity with Twin Cities communities responding to the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crisis. The delegation included social workers, psychologists, educators, art

One of Only Five Organizations Selected Nationwide, ALAS to Pilot New Model with Stanford University School of Medicine Centered on "Cultura Cura" Half Moon Bay, CA – November 25, 2025 – Out of more than 300 applicants, Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS) was selected as one of only five organizations in the U.S. to receive a prestigious $200,000 national research grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to advance the Colibrí Child Wellness Program (CCWP). CCWP is a co

Half Moon Bay, California — October 9, 2025 — Dr. Belinda Hernández-Arriaga, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Soñar), has just returned from Rome, where she and a delegation of five ALAS staff members met with Pope Leo XIV on October 2 to join global leaders in dialogue about the future of migrant and refugee justice.

HALF MOON BAY, CA — ALAS ( Ayudando Latinos A Soñar ) invites media to experience El Jardín Summer Camp 2025, a vibrant, four-week program designed to uplift and engage Coastside children and families through arts, STEM, literacy, wellness, social-emotional learning (SEL) and community-based learning. This free summer camp creates a joyful, inclusive space for children entering grades 1 through 7 — especially from underserved backgrounds—to explore music, dance, art, STEM, a