by Maricella Fuentes | Aug 14, 2023 | news page
On May 11th, Title 42 ended. This title is under the Public Health Service Act that allowed the government to stop the entry of migrants into the United States to prevent the spread of disease. The Trump administration used this title during the coronavirus pandemic....
by Maricella Fuentes | Aug 14, 2023 | news page
Measure E is a property transfer tax that was approved by voters in 2020 to address long-term affordable housing. City Council’s allocation plan currently includes that 75% be spent on affordable housing and 25% on homeless prevention, rental assistance, and other...
by Maricella Fuentes | Aug 8, 2023 | Testimonials - All Resources, Testimonials - General
“Thanks to the Collective and the classes I have attended at Vecinos Activos and COPA, today I have the hope of being able to get a house of my own, of someday being able to fix my immigration status and to stop renting since it would hurt me to leave if the...
by Maricella Fuentes | Aug 8, 2023 | Testimonials - All Resources, Testimonials - Education
“When I first heard about SOMOS’ Baby and Me program, my child was 2 years old. After completing the program, they referred me to GFS. I like how this is like a stepping ladder, where they refer us to the programs that other organizations offer as the next step....
by Maricella Fuentes | Aug 1, 2023 | Testimonials - Work & Business
“Traditionally, the Mayfair neighborhood was referred to as Sal Si Puedes, which means “Get Out if You Can,” and our goal has been to really change that narrative. We’re changing that narrative by working with the community to say no you don’t need to get out....
