by Maricella Fuentes | Dec 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Since childhood, Silivia dreamed of becoming a successful business owner. Her family moved to the United States, and like many immigrant families, she saw it as the land of opportunity and carried her idea of the American dream with her. When Silivia’s daughter heard...
by Maricella Fuentes | Dec 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Rescue Our Medical Care Coalition achieved a pivotal first step in holding HCA Healthcare accountable after the San Jose City Council approved the hospital’s rezoning request, contingent on a $3 million voluntary donation and the establishment of a Community...
by Maricella Fuentes | Jul 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last month, a press conference was held to urge Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the proposed closure of San Jose Regional Medical Center’s trauma center and additional services. As one of only three adult trauma centers in Santa Clara County, it serves...
by Maricella Fuentes | Jul 3, 2023 | news page, Uncategorized
Over 50 Housing Justice Advocates and 2,000 community members endorsed COPA. The San José City Council’s decision to not support this evidence based policy sends a clear message to us that the majority do not care about low-income people of color, that they do...
by Maricella Fuentes | Jul 3, 2023 | news page, Uncategorized
The Santa Clara Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to invest $20 Million in the city’s child care infrastructure. For years, childcare costs have grown exponentially across the country but financial support and aid has not. This is a great step forward in the...
by Maricella Fuentes | Jul 3, 2023 | news page, Uncategorized
Veggielution and the Si Se Puede Collective joined Supervisor Cindy Chavez, nonprofit food providers, and the Silicon Valley Council of Non-Profits in a press conference to encourage support in addressing food insecurity across Santa Clara County. The impact of...