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This summer, I had the privilege of leading a group of Santa Clara University students through the Ignatian Center’s Harvesting Hope immersion in Half Moon Bay. What began as an opportunity to learn more about the realities of farmworker communities became a deeply meaningful experience of listening, relationship-building, and accompaniment. Throughout the week, we were welcomed with incredible generosity by a community that opened its doors, shared its stories, and invited u

Latino immigrants, including the undocumented, are the backbone of this nation. From building our cities to feeding our families, they keep America moving, even as they face fear and discrimination. With ICE raids increasing, families are being torn apart, and entire communities are being targeted simply for existing. Yet through it all, resilience, love, and unity shine brighter than hate. It is time to set the record straight: America depends on Latino immigrants. Let us ho

The 555 Kelly Avenue Affordable Housing Project in Half Moon Bay was proposed in 2022 to provide 40 homes for retired farmworkers, along with a resource center operated by Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS). Years later, the project still has not broken ground due to ongoing appeals, delays, and extensions while housing costs continue to rise and farmworkers remain without stable options. This project will not solve the entire housing crisis, but it is a necessary step toward pr

On March 31, 2025, we had the honor of joining the César Chávez Day March in Delano, California, a powerful gathering to honor the legacy of one of the most influential labor leaders in American history. The march began at Memorial Park and concluded at Forty Acres, the historic site of the United Farm Workers’ Delano grape boycott, which served as a pivotal moment in the fight for farmworker justice. The event brought together inspiring voices, including Paul Chávez, Califor

As Farmworker Awareness Week comes to an end, we reflect on the powerful conversations, advocacy efforts, and community actions that took place. We began the week with the official launch in San Mateo County on Monday, hosted by Supervisor Ray Mueller in Redwood City, bringing together leaders and advocates to recognize the contributions of farmworkers and highlight the urgent need for policy change. On Wednesday, we gathered for a special screening of CAMPESINOS: America’s U

Celebrate Farmworker Awareness Week in San Mateo County! Farmworker Awareness Week is a significant time in San Mateo County, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the vital contributions of farmworkers to our agricultural industry and community as a whole. This week serves not only as a recognition of their hard work and dedication but also as an opportunity to educate the public about the challenges they face and the importance of fair treatment and labor rights. Farmworker