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Lower Rio Grande Valley Leaders Celebrate Advancement of Community-Driven Public Lands Access
Community leaders and families gathered on March 28 to celebrate a major milestone in expanding access to nature in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, marking the completion of Phase 1 infrastructure improvements at the Yturria Brush Tract within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This milestone reflects what is possible when Latino leaders are connected, supported, and working together to shape the spaces and systems that impact their communities.
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE: Voices: Latinos play a critical role in securing the Colorado River’s future
The Colorado River stretches 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California, but its true reach is measured in lives, livelihoods and everyday moments most Americans rarely connect back to a river.
Hispanic Access Foundation Releases Documentary Highlighting Latino Voices Along the Colorado River
In honor of International Day of Action for Rivers on March 14, Hispanic Access Foundation announces the release of Voices of the River: Latino Stories from the Colorado River, a short documentary highlighting Latino voices from across the Colorado River Basin and their deep connection to one of the nation’s most critical waterways.
Hispanic Access Showcases Leadership and Expertise at the Thriving in Ministry Annual Gathering
Hispanic Access Foundation participated in the 2026 Thriving in Ministry Annual Gathering, hosted by Leadership Education at Duke Divinity and supported by the Lilly Endowment Inc. The convening brings together faith leaders and project teams from across the country to share learning, strengthen relationships, and explore strategies that support the well-being and long-term sustainability of clergy serving their communities.
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A Leader Who Moved a Community: The Legacy of Pastor Victor Jarvis
Some leaders build programs. Others build people.
And then there are leaders like Pastor Victor Jarvis, who build community in ways that ripple across generations.
From COP30 to Our Kitchens: Protecting the Oceans That Feed Us
After COP30, where global leaders highlighted how urgently we need to protect our oceans, restore fisheries, and strengthen the resilience of coastal communities, it’s clearer than ever that the health of our seas directly affects the health of our families. With World Fisheries Day celebrated just last week, this message feels especially meaningful.
Faith and Healing: How Iglesias Sanas, Comunidades Sanas Equips Leaders for Mental Health Care
Every September, communities across the world recognize Suicide Prevention Month as an opportunity to raise awareness, provide education, and remind one another that there is hope.
Raising My Voice for the Coasts of Puerto Rico
My participation in Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2025 and UpWell: A Wave of Ocean Justice renewed my sense of hope in the face of the many challenges we face in protecting Puerto Rico’s coastal and marine environments. As a U.S. territory without voting representation in Congress, we are in a particularly vulnerable position when it comes to influencing federal decisions that directly affect the management of our coastal resources.
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Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, Yara Marin and her cousins were diagnosed with respiratory issues at a young age due to the city’s poor air quality.
From Pflugerville, Texas, Andrew Gabaldon joins our video series “El Aire Que Respiramos” to talk about his experience working in the oil industry to sustain his family.
Emma Galofré-Garcia is a member of our Latino Climate Council, working on environmental issues affecting Latino populations across the country. In our video series, “El Aire Que Respiramos” Emma talks about Suncor Refinery Business Center and how methane and air pollution are affecting surrounding Latino communities and greater Colorado.