On May 4th, 2022, the Texas Governor, Gregg Abbot, said on a radio show that he would challenge the Plyler V. Doe Supreme Court case which was ruled in 1982. Plyler V. Doe case granted undocumented children access to a K-12 public education in the United States.
Read MoreHello! 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreALIENTO is thrilled to welcome eight student-leaders from three major universities and five high schools across the valley.
Read MoreHey everyone, my name is Angel Palazuelos, I am eighteen years of age, and I am a graduating senior at Metro Tech High School. I was born in Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico, and immigrated to Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of four.
Read MoreHello! My name is Darian Benitez Sanchez and I am a student at Brophy College Prep. I am currently seventeen years old and I am part of the 2019-2020 Aliento Fellows cohort.
Read MoreToday, we at Aliento are announcing the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in AZ!
In an effort to provide relief and support to mixed-status families, we are raising $25,000 to cover costs of rent + utilities of those in need who were left out from the stimulus package. $25,000 will enable us to help up to 50 families with $500 support checks for rent and/or utilities.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreOur founder and CEO, Reyna Montoya, will be a keynote speaker at 2019 Forbes Under 30 Summit!
Read MoreThree years ago, Montoya founded Aliento. In English it means “breath.” Her organization uses art to help heal undocumented youth and families who have been criminalized in America. When she talks about the shooting, she feels it in her body.
Read MoreHi my name is Beto Perez, I am one of the 2,000 undocumented students that graduates from Arizona High Schools every year without access to instate tuition or scholarships. I am the first in my family to graduate high school, Go Jackrabbits!
Read More7 years today, DACA was federally implemented. Although it didn’t provide a path to citizenship, It gave many undocumented youth a chance to work, an opportunity to go to school, and protection of deportation.
Read MoreOver 100+ dreamers, students, educators, & community were at the Arizona Capitol to amply the need for in-state tuition & merit-based scholarships.
Read MoreBlanca 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.
Read MoreIt’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!
Read MoreJudge Hanen’s decision is a validation of the separation of powers in our country. Judge Hanen considered the enormous damage it would have towards DACA recipients if he ended the program immediately.
Read MoreIt has been a crazy year here at Aliento! From celebrating our first year anniversary to driving 48 hours to Washington D.C.! Here are our top 7 highlights of 2017
Read MoreEven with all these secrets, my nieveness and my hakuna matata style of looking at life yielded me from realizing that I felt shame and embarrassment for being both undocumented and gay
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