Aliento´s Founder and CEO, Reyna Montoya released the following statement tonight after early midterm elections results showed the passage of Prop. 308: In-State Tuition for Dreamers:
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For this years Women’s History Month, we highlighted historical woman from all generations! Our team chose dancers, gymnasts, artists, and more!
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Our ‘21-’22 Arizona’s Future Fellows are here! We chose 20 students from schools across the entire state of Arizona, which makes this our most ambitious Fellowship cohort!
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Hello! My name is Britney Vera. I am an incoming senior at Mesa High School. I was born in Mesa, Arizona and am a daughter of immigrant parents who migrated to the U.S. in 1998, therefore I’m in a mixed status family. I love to journal, work out, and do my makeup!
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Hello! My name is Diego Acevedo. I was born in Chihuahua Mexico and immigrated to the United States at the age of 2. I love to make music and any kind of art.
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This past weekend, we held a graduation ceremony for the Aliento Fellows as they completed their Fellowship journey!
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My story in this country begins all the way back in September of 2004 when my parents made the decision to cross the border and come into this country. They left everything behind: their lives, family, and friends.
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With the support of the community, ALIENTO helped 443 families who lost their jobs, had reduced hours/income, were behind in their rent, utilities and struggled with food. These families are facing really hard times economically and mentally due to the pandemic.
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A poll shows that 3 in 4 Arizona Voters support In-State Tuition for Dreamers.
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Last week we had over 300 students from over 30 schools across the valley join us in our efforts in advocating for Instate Tuition for Dreamers in Arizona! We wanted to take this chance to let you know everything that happened that day.
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With this decision, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration more power to deny visas or green cards to applicants coming from low income.
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My name is Angel Palazuelos. I am a first generation student from a single mother household. I am a senior at Metro Tech High School. My dream is to become a Mechanical Engineer. I came to the United States when I six years with my mother and older brother.
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Immigration raids in Mississippi, shootings in El Paso, and the constant rhetoric from the Trump administration harm the mental state of mixed status families. There is a dark cloud over the immigrant community.
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Meet Ivette Sosa, she was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. She is a graduating Senior at Westwood High School and is a student fellow here at Aliento!
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Meet German! Originally from Caborca, Sonora, German is a DACA recipient and a Senior at Bioscience High School!
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Blanca Sierra & Laura Sierra, two undocumented moms/sisters, graduating together from Arizona State University. Through all the obstacles being thrown at them, from Prop 300 to no access to instate tuition, they still prevailed.
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Meet Angélica César! She was born in California and raised in Mexico City with her mom and sister. They would later move to Arizona to seek a better life and educational opportunities. She is a graduating Senior at ASU, double majoring in Political Science and Transborder Studies with a certificate in Civic Education.
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We would like to introduce you to Saul Rascon! Saul is a DACA recipient and a graduating Senior at Brophy College Preparatory. He is also part of our inaugural fellowship program here at Aliento!
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It’s been an exciting year here at Aliento! From starting the year in D.C., to launching a new campaign. Here are our top highlights of 2018!
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