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Dec 19, 20231 min read

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,...

Opinion Editorial

Dec 2, 20233 min read

The shortest special Legislative Session at the Colorado state Capitol

Special legislative sessions have a history in Colorado. In fact, Colorado Governors have historically called for a special session...

Nov 21, 20232 min read

Meet Kayla Frawley, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Kayla Frawley recently joined Voces Unidas as its first Director of Policy and Advocacy.

Advocacy

Nov 20, 20231 min read

Meet Selina Najar, Political Director & Director of Civic Engagement

Selina Najar recently joined Voces Unidas as its first Political Director & Director of Civic Engagement.

Elections

Nov 20, 20231 min read

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...

Advocacy

Nov 17, 20232 min read

How to help the unhoused Latino group in Carbondale

Update as of Friday, December 22. On behalf of all of us at Voces Unidas, thank you for the overwhelming show of support from local...

Nov 11, 20234 min read

Entire slate of Voces Unidas Action Fund-endorsed candidates win School Board and Trustee elections

Voces Unidas Action Fund congratulates the 11 endorsed candidates on their victories in Tuesday's election. Every candidate our...

Nov 9, 20234 min read

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...

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Nov 7, 20233 min read

Summit School Board election is an investment in our community

Education should not be partisan, and neither should school board elections. We deserve competent leaders who understand the issues and...

Elections

Nov 4, 20232 min read

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...

Other

Oct 31, 20232 min read

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...

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Oct 31, 20232 min read

Latino parent involvement must become a priority for Eagle County School Board

A lack of endorsement for school board candidates in Eagle County may not seem newsworthy at first glance. But in a school district where...

Opinion Editorial

Oct 29, 20233 min read

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...

Oct 28, 20232 min read

2023 Ballot Guide released

Voces Unidas Action Fund released its 2023 ballot guide, including our positions on statewide ballot issues to go along with our...

Oct 27, 20232 min read

Here to Work: Work Permits For All

Voces Unidas is one of many immigrant rights organizations working at the national level in the Here to Work campaign seeking work...

Oct 26, 20233 min read

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...

Policy

Oct 24, 20233 min read

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...

Advocacy

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Voces Unidas endorses 10 rural school board candidates, first-time endorsement for CMC Board

Voces Unidas Action Fund is proud to endorse 10 diverse candidates for school board seats and one candidate for Board of Trustees for...

Oct 2, 20235 min read

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...