In the Press
Approx. 9 in 10 Arizona Voters Support a Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers
A poll commissioned by Aliento shows that approximately 9 in 10 Voters in Arizona support giving Dreamers a pathway to citizenship.
PRESS STATEMENT: Aliento helps more than 100 mixed status + immigrant families across the Nation
Since announcing the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families, Aliento has helped more than 100 families across Arizona and other states across the nation. Starting last week, Aliento notified families that had filled out a survey and expressed need of financial assistance and were left out from the CARES Act.
Aliento is recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2020 World Changing Ideas!
Today, Aliento received an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas. The US business magazine recognized Aliento in the Social Justice category.
Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families by Aliento
Today, Aliento announced the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in AZ!
PRESS STATEMENT: Aliento announces Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in the State of Arizona
Today, Aliento announced the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in AZ!
Questions for 2020 Census: Immigration Edition
The 2020 Census is officially live! It's important that our DACA/Undocumented families are counted towards the #Census2020, as it impacts our schools, roads, and public safety.
Preguntas sobre el Censo: Edición de inmigración
El Censo 2020 a comenzado! Es importante que la comunidad DACA e Indocumentada sea contada para el #Censo2020 porque esto impacta nuestras escuelas, carreteras y seguridad pública.
Aliento’s Statement on the recent COVID-19
Aliento strives to always host and create spaces where we can safely build community. It is with this in mind that the Aliento Core Team has taken the following decisions of precocious.
We had our first Arts + Healing Workshop, "Piedritas de Amor"
This past weekend, we held our first Arts + Healing Workshop of the Spring 2020 season, Piedritas de Amor.
U.S. Attorney General announces “significant escalation” against sanctuary cities
On February 10th U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr announced that there is going to be significant escalation against sanctuary cities in the U.S.
Education Day 2020 - Recap
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.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules 5-4 in Favor of “Public Charge” Rule. This Impacts Thousands of Green Card Applicants.
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.
PRESS STATEMENT: Over 300 Students from Over 30 Schools across Arizona come to Education Day at the State Capitol
On January 23, Aliento held the Education Day. Education Day is an event held at the AZ Capitol where we students shared with legislators the importance of Instate Tuition for Dreamers.
BREAKING: 300 Students at the AZ Capitol in support of Instate Tuition for Dreamers!
More than 300 students from more than 30 schools across the valley join together at the Arizona Capitol to advocate for Instate Tuition for Dreamers!
Aliento Founder + CEO wins Boulder Fund Grant
Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC) announced that Reyna Montoya, Founder and CEO of Aliento, is one of six Boulder Fund grantees this year.
Aliento: Highlights of 2019
Aliento is a small but strong team, collectively we’ve engaged over 16,000 people in person through our programs and campaigns. We have been working nonstop to amplify the voices of those affected by legislative decisions on DACA and immigration. Here are the highlights of 2019!
PRESS STATEMENT: Aliento: Not Afraid Video Campaign
On December 3, 2019 Aliento in partnership with Matiz Creative launched its first ever national campaign titled Aliento: Not Afraid. This campaign is a series of videos that amplifies and features the stories of undocumented youth, dreamers, and mixed status families from Aliento.
DACA Recipient Awarded Young Professional #ATHENA2019 Award!
On Friday, Reyna Montoya was awarded the Young Professional award by the Greater Phoenix Chamber at the Athena Awards 2019!
Press Statement: Aliento & Reyna Montoya Signs Amicus Brief in Support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients as DACA Heads to the Supreme Court
Phoenix, Arizona – Aliento issued the following statement today on the filing of an amicus brief in [CASE NAME], urging the Supreme Court to stand in support of DACA recipients: