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Testimony in support of bill to end occupancy limits due to relationship
One of our priority bills, HB24-1007 Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits, was heard in the Transportation, Housing & Local Government...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Will Latino issues be taken up by legislators this session?
A lot of work can be done in 120 days. But will that work be impactful to every Coloradan? Or will some of us be excluded? That’s the...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jan 26, 20244 min read
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Voces Unidas co-hosts legislative reception
Voces Unidas and COLOR hosted a legislative reception on Thursday to celebrate the start of the 2024 legislative session. Thank you to...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Every student should be able to celebrate their culture
Voces Unidas Action Fund is pleased to announce the introduction of HB24-1070, Allowing Certain Items at School Graduation, one of our...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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Thank you for supporting our newest members of the community
On behalf of Voces Unidas, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support you have shown our newest members...
Alex Sánchez
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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What to expect at the Capitol in 2024
As legislators, staff and advocates reconvene in the second 74th General Assembly of the Colorado Legislature January 10th - we know...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Is Eagle County ready?
By now, most of the local community has heard that more than 26,000 Venezuelan newcomers have been bused to Denver by Republican...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 20, 20234 min read
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Rep. Velasco secures more resources for rural communities to better support newcomers
Today, the Joint Budget Committee approved an interim supplemental for $5 million to the Department of Public Safety to help build...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Here to Work effort offers opportunity to expand labor pool
It’s hiring season in the High Country. Winter tourism always brings an influx of visitors to the mountain resort communities of Vail,...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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Meet Kayla Frawley, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Kayla Frawley recently joined Voces Unidas as its first Director of Policy and Advocacy.
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Meet Selina Najar, Political Director & Director of Civic Engagement
Selina Najar recently joined Voces Unidas as its first Political Director & Director of Civic Engagement.
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Voces Unidas joins thousands in march to White House for the Here to Work campaign
In a show of strength, solidarity, and commitment, Voces Unidas board members, staff, and community leaders marched to the White House...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Voces Unidas calls on community to support group of 80 unhoused Latinos living under bridge
Voces Unidas, in partnership with the Office of Rep. Elizabeth Velasco (HD57), has begun to organize a group of 80 unhoused Latinos...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Another painful reminder of need for action on gun violence, culturally responsive mental health
Like everyone who calls the Roaring Fork Valley home, Voces Unidas staff and associates were shaken by the news that a 20-year-old from...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Voces Unidas receives $1 million grant from The Colorado Health Foundation
Voces Unidas de las Montañas today announced it has been awarded an unprecedented $1 million general operating grant from The Colorado...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Community effort leads to a win for education and diversity in Garfield school district
Voces Unidas is celebrating a big win for the Garfield RE-2 School District and the community members who stood up by knocking down...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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Here to Work campaign kick-off seeks work permits for long-term immigrants
Colorado is among the many states grappling with workforce and immigration challenges posed by a tightening labor market, a stalled...
Voces Unidas Action Fund
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Voces Unidas awarded national grant to accelerate parent organizing in regional school districts
Voces Unidas de las Montañas today announced that it has been awarded an unprecedented national grant from NewSchools Venture Fund to...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Voces Unidas takes rural voices to our nation’s Capitol
Voces Unidas took its advocacy to new levels by bringing the voices of rural Latinos to the halls of Congress for the organization’s...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Latest DACA decision disappointing, but not unexpected
Although the decision by a federal judge in Texas this week declaring the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration...
Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Sep 15, 20233 min read
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