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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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.

Aliento Features: Juan Cisneros

Hello everyone, my name is Juan Carlos Cisneros Suarez. I was born in Nogales Sonora, Mexico, and I immigrated to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of seven. I enjoy robotics and doing volunteer work.

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"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.