Aliento's Statement on the passage of Prop. 308

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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Coalition announces Prop. 308: In-state Tuition for Dreamers: Educational Awareness Campaign

On Sep. 7, 2022, a coalition of community organizations launched the In-state Tuition for Dreamers: Educational Awareness Campaign.

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VIDEO: Prop 308: In-state Tuition for Dreamers

This November 8th, Proposition 308 will be on the AZ Ballot! Prop. 308 would provide in-state tuition to ALL Arizona high school graduates regardless of immigration status.

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Women's History Month Spotlight 2022

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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U.S. Government approves $300k grant to Aliento!

We are pleased to announce that the U.S. Government has approved a $300,000 grant for Aliento to support our higher education work with first-generation immigrant and Latino/a students!

Welcome our '21-'22 Arizona's Future Fellows!

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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DACA recipient couldn’t afford ASU, so he is going to Harvard.

Darian's original college plan was to attend Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. But because of a 2006 law in Arizona, he's not eligible for in-state tuition or public scholarships. So now he's going to Harvard because it is a more affordable option for Darian and his family.

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ZOOM recognizes Aliento as a Global Leader!

Aliento is one of eight global organizations awarded the Adolescent Mental Health Grant by Zoom Cares.

Aliento was awarded this multi-year grant to continue to support our Cultiva program grounded in bringing our arts & healing workshops, mental health initiatives, and support for undocumented and mixed-status families in the height of the pandemic. Over the next two years, we hope to reach 2500-3000 students through our programs.

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I made a commitment to myself to never be ashamed about my status.

I made a commitment to myself to never be ashamed about my status. I made a commitment to speak openly about the immigrant student that I was and the equitable access to education I wanted for myself.

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Aliento Features: Britney Vera

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!

Aliento Features: Diego Acevedo

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.

Congratulations to the Aliento Fellows!

This past weekend, we held a graduation ceremony for the Aliento Fellows as they completed their Fellowship journey!

Aliento Features: Jael Camacho

Hey everyone, my name is Jael Camacho, I am 17 years old, and I am a graduating senior at Bioscience High School. I was born in Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico and immigrated to Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of one.

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Aliento Features: Diana Quintana

Hi, my name is Diana Quintana! I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. I’m a soon-to-be sophomore at Arizona State University, I enjoy painting, and going to coffee shops a lot!

130+ Business, Faith, and Civic Leaders Urge Speaker Bowers to Support In-State Tuition for Dreamers in Open Letter

More than 120 business, faith and civic leaders signed a letter urging the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, Russell "Rusty" Bowers, to bring SCR 1044 to the floor.

"In 2007, I was four years old, had no money and didn't speak English. 14 years later, I will be attending Harvard"

Hello, my name is Darian Benitez Sanchez, I am 18 years old and I am an undocumented student at Brophy College Prep. I was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and came to the United States at the age of four, in 2007.

Aliento Voices: Jael Camacho

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.

Aliento relaunches Arizona’s Future Campaign [VIDEO]

EducatedAF is a campaign demanding access to in-state tuition for all Arizona high school graduates, regardless of immigration status.

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Aliento's Statement on Biden’s Inauguration

On January 20, 2021. Joseph Biden was officially inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Earlier this week, President Biden released details of his immigration proposal which would provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status.

You’re not alone: Our take on last night

As of November 4th, 2020, the election results have not been finalized and we do not know yet who the victor of the Election is.

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