Coastside Hope

I had the honor of representing Coastside Hope at this impactful event. Thank to all the organizers and attendees for shinning light on this very important topic for all of our communities. https://lnkd.in/gic4ixUc

Last week I had the great opportunity of participating in my first Latina Action Day in Sacramento. This was my first time in the Sacramento legislative offices.It was a day of inspiration and uplifting messages. !SI SE PUEDE¡ It was an honor to spend the day with other AMAZING Latina leaders from San Mateo County. I’m looking forward to next year already!! Rita Mancera Ana Angel Avendano Sandra Sarabia Claudia N. Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca Noelia Corzo Edith Arias Christina Falla

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and Coastside Hope wants to extend a heartfelt thank you this high school student who has been showing up consistently to help in our pantry and other office duties. Thank you Tes!!! Coastside Hope wouldn't be able to support as many of our neighbors without the dedication and assistance of volunteers each day! Thank you for your invaluable contributions.

The Board of Supervisors today designated March 25-31 as Farmworker Awareness Week, an opportunity to acknowledge the important role of farmworkers in the community and to support continued efforts to improve conditions in which they work and live. Coastside Hpe was proud to attend, along with Puente de la Costa Sur andALAS to be part of this proclamation and continue building a bridge towards independence for the South Coast community. Rita Mancera

“Harvesting Dreams” “Cosechando Sueños” As many of you know, Coastside Hope and Puente de la Costa Sur (PUENTE) hosted the first farmworker convention of our region on Sunday, March 17th at Pescadero High School. This event would have not been possible without the help of volunteers, sponsors, the Coastside Hope and Puente teams and most importantly the planning committee of Farmworkers leading the efforts. During the event farmworkers spoke bravely about issues that affect them daily and about the change they want and hope to see. If you attended the event please share your pictures with us!

🌾 We're excited to introduce the farmworkers who will be part of our panel discussions at the Farmworker Convention next Sunday, March 17. Julissa Acosta of the City of Half Moon Bay will be guiding our women farmworkers' panel, while Pablo Quintanilla Lee will lead the general farmworker panel. Thank you to Rogelio Nabor Martinez, Uriel Hernandez Najera, Cornelio Valladarez Mendoza, Epimenio Bernardino Salazar, Jesus Miguel Sanchez, Enrique Rodriguez Amezcua, Maria Lidia Ortiz, Yesenia Garcia, Yolanda Calderon, and Maria Rios Diaz for their voices and advocating for their communities. 🌟 🌾 Estamos emocionados de presentar a los campesinos que serán parte de nuestras mesas de discusión en la Convención de Campesinos el próximo domingo 17 de marzo. Julissa Acosta de la Ciudad de Half Moon Bay estará guiando nuestra mesa de mujeres campesinas. Pablo Quintanilla Lee liderará la mesa general de campesinos. Gracias a Rogelio Nabor Martínez, Uriel Hernández Nájera, Cornelio Valladares Mendoza, Epimenio Bernardino Salazar, Jesús Miguel Sánchez, Enrique Rodríguez Amezcua, María Lidia Ortiz, Yesenia García, Yolanda Calderón y María Ríos Díaz por sus voces y por abogar por sus comunidades. 🌟

SAVE THE DATE: Farmworkers Convention, Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Pescadero High School from 8am – 5pm. If you are a farmworker in Pescadero, Half Moon Bay, Davenport, Santa Cruz, or Watsonville, this event is for you! This is a free event. “We are a group of farmworkers, in partnership with Puente de la Costa Sur (PUENTE) and Coastside Hope, organizing a Farmworkers Convention. At this event, there will be different workshops of interest to farmworkers, with topics such as Pesticides, CPR and First Aid, Labor Rights, Immigration Law, workplace safety, and more. We will have speakers, and panels of farmworkers who will share their stories, challenges, dreams, and their priorities for them and their families. We hope to see you there to be part of a day of action for farmworker’s rights and advocacy.” If you are an organization and would like to partner with us to provide information and resources relevant to farmworkers, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/geRDiY6g . Additional Details: - The main language for this event will be Spanish with English interpretation and other requested languages. (Please submit a request for additional language in advance) -Breakfast, lunch, snacks, light dinner, and childcare will be provided. - Transportation will be provided from some areas if we receive a request in a timely manner. For more information or questions, please contact Arlae Alston, Program Director at [email protected] or 650-262-4351 or JoAnn Sandoval, Community Organizer at [email protected] or 650-262-4113. Visit https://lnkd.in/gm26VpK7 Registration for Farmworkers https://lnkd.in/geYE_PMG Registration for volunteers https://lnkd.in/gkeMja6N