Collaboration is our Cornerstone
Since 2010, Alianza has served as the central convening and support organization for collaborative efforts between organizations and government agencies in the Salton Sea region. In this backbone organization role, Alianza is the hub for collective impact partnerships, leading community-centered campaigns that address the region’s economy, environment, and public education.
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Alianza’s community-centered campaigns address the Salton Sea region’s economy, environment, and education systems. We also promote civic engagement and build community leadership for both adults and our youth.
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We will highlight key updates and upcoming events to keep you informed and engaged with our mission to create a thriving Salton Sea region.
The Year I Learned to Stop: What a Sabbatical Taught Me About Being Enough
by Silvia Paz The phone rang the evening before. I was in transition from a closed session meeting, already on the dais, I felt my iPhone vibrate and I stole […]
Rest is Power: Silvia Paz to Take Planned Sabbatical, July-October
This summer, Alianza Coachella Valley’s Founder & Executive Director, Silvia Paz, will take a well-earned and intentional pause. After twelve years of grassroots leadership — from implementing the Building Healthy […]
Alianza Coachella Valley Releases Results from New UCLA Community Survey
In partnership with the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, Alianza released A Vision for Thriving Salton Sea Communities: Findings from the Pathways to a Resilient Salton Sea Survey which outlines community priorities for […]
Alianza Coachella Valley Announces the Launch of the Campaign for Thriving Salton Sea Communities
Alianza Coachella Valley, with coalition partners Loma Linda University, Sierra Club, Lideres Campesinas, and Coachella Valley Parents, announced the launch of the Campaign for Thriving Salton Sea Communities, a bold new […]
Salton Sea Shrinking Rapidly As IID Conserves More Water: State and Local Project Construction Must Catch Up
Monday, September 30, 2024, marked the end of the Imperial Irrigation District’s 49-day Deficit Irrigation Program (DIP). Since the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) approved and implemented this additional water conservation […]
Save the Date! 2024 Meet the Candidates in Coachella, September 20
Save the date for the 2024 Meet the Candidates event at the Coachella Library (1500 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236) on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., hosted by […]
Climate Resiliency Bond Signed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 867, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, for inclusion on the November 2024 General Election […]
Silvia Paz Testifies in Favor of AB2757 in Sacramento
On July 1, 2024, Silvia Paz, Executive Director of Alianza Coachella Valley, testified in favor of AB2757: Southeast California Economic Region during the California Senate Committee on Business, Professions and […]
Restorative Justice Receives Funding in the 2024-25 CVUSD LCAP
The CVUSD School Board passed the 2024-2025 Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) on June 27, 2024 and we are pleased to say that they have included funding for restorative […]
Announcing THE HUE, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Veterans Park in Coachella!
Alianza Coachella Valley’s Youth Organizing Council (YoC!) is excited to announce that THE HUE will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Veterans Park in […]
Alianza Coachella Valley Hosts First Youth Leadership Retreat in the Eastern Coachella Valley
Alianza Coachella Valley’s Youth Organizing Council (YO-C) is hosting their first youth leadership retreat titled “¿Quién sabe?” on Monday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the North […]
Aeroqual Air Quality Sensor Installed in the Salton Sea
Alianza Coachella Valley and our academic partners are proud to share that the deployment and installation of an Aeroqual air quality sensor in the Salton Sea was completed in August […]
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🌳 Free Shade Trees — Still Available! 🌱�Let’s keep growing cooler homes, greener communities, and healthier neighborhoods.
Residents in Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach, and nearby areas can still receive a FREE shade tree, including delivery and planting at no cost.
🌿 Don’t miss out — reserve yours today and help build a cooler, more resilient Coachella Valley.
👀 One tree, per household. 👀
Click here:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
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🌳 ¡Árboles de Sombra GRATIS — Aún disponible! 🌱
Sigamos creando hogares más frescos, comunidades más ecológicas y vecindarios más saludables.
Los residentes de Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach y las zonas cercanas aún pueden recibir un árbol de sombra GRATIS, incluyendo la entrega y la plantación sin costo alguno.
🌿 Reserva hoy mismo y ayuda a construir un valle de Coachella más fresco y resistente.
👀 Un árbol por hogar. 👀
El enlace:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
🌳 Free Shade Trees — Still Available! 🌱�Let’s keep growing cooler homes, greener communities, and healthier neighborhoods.
Residents in Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach, and nearby areas can still receive a FREE shade tree, including delivery and planting at no cost.
🌿 Don’t miss out — reserve yours today and help build a cooler, more resilient Coachella Valley.
👀 One tree, per household. 👀
Click here:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
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🌳 ¡Árboles de Sombra GRATIS — Aún disponible! 🌱
Sigamos creando hogares más frescos, comunidades más ecológicas y vecindarios más saludables.
Los residentes de Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach y las zonas cercanas aún pueden recibir un árbol de sombra GRATIS, incluyendo la entrega y la plantación sin costo alguno.
🌿 Reserva hoy mismo y ayuda a construir un valle de Coachella más fresco y resistente.
👀 Un árbol por hogar. 👀
El enlace:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
We’re hiring! 🎉�Alianza is looking for a Campaign Organizer who loves community, organizing, and turning people power into real change. ✊🏽�If you’re into grassroots outreach, leadership development, and building strong local movements—this role’s for you.
📍 This is a full-time, hybrid role in Coachella Valley.�🗣️ Fluency in English and Spanish (bilingual or multilingual preferred)�💥 Big impact, community-centered work
— Pay ranging from $22.66–$32.63/hour.
👉 Apply and help us build a thriving region—together. 💙
👀 Link in our bio!
We’re hiring! 🎉�Alianza is looking for a Campaign Organizer who loves community, organizing, and turning people power into real change. ✊🏽�If you’re into grassroots outreach, leadership development, and building strong local movements—this role’s for you.
📍 This is a full-time, hybrid role in Coachella Valley.�🗣️ Fluency in English and Spanish (bilingual or multilingual preferred)�💥 Big impact, community-centered work
— Pay ranging from $22.66–$32.63/hour.
👉 Apply and help us build a thriving region—together. 💙
👀 Link in our bio!
This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps Alianza Coachella Valley build youth leadership, strengthen community voice, and advance real solutions for our region.
Every contribution makes a difference. Donate today: alianzacv.org/donate
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Este Giving Tuesday, tu donación ayuda a Alianza Coachella Valley a desarrollar el liderazgo juvenil, fortalecer la voz de la comunidad y promover soluciones reales para nuestra región.
Cada contribución marca la diferencia. Haz tu donación hoy mismo: alianzacv.org/donate
#givingtuesday #alianzacv #alianzacoachellavalley
This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps Alianza Coachella Valley build youth leadership, strengthen community voice, and advance real solutions for our region.
Every contribution makes a difference. Donate today: alianzacv.org/donate
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Este Giving Tuesday, tu donación ayuda a Alianza Coachella Valley a desarrollar el liderazgo juvenil, fortalecer la voz de la comunidad y promover soluciones reales para nuestra región.
Cada contribución marca la diferencia. Haz tu donación hoy mismo: alianzacv.org/donate
#givingtuesday #alianzacv #alianzacoachellavalley
🌳Get Your FREE Shade Tree!🌱
Cooler homes. Greener communities. Healthier neighborhoods.
Residents in Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach and nearby areas can now get a FREE shade tree—including delivery and planting.
Reserve yours today and help grow a cooler Coachella Valley.
Click here:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
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🌳¡Árboles de Sombra GRATIS!🌱
Hogares más frescos. Comunidades más verdes. Vecindarios más saludables.
Los residentes de Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach y áreas cercanas ahora pueden recibir un árbol de sombra GRATIS, incluyendo entrega y plantación.
Reserva el tuyo hoy y ayudemos a crear un Valle de Coachella más fresco.
El enlace:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
🌳Get Your FREE Shade Tree!🌱
Cooler homes. Greener communities. Healthier neighborhoods.
Residents in Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach and nearby areas can now get a FREE shade tree—including delivery and planting.
Reserve yours today and help grow a cooler Coachella Valley.
Click here:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
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🌳¡Árboles de Sombra GRATIS!🌱
Hogares más frescos. Comunidades más verdes. Vecindarios más saludables.
Los residentes de Mecca, North Shore, Salton City, Thermal, Bombay Beach y áreas cercanas ahora pueden recibir un árbol de sombra GRATIS, incluyendo entrega y plantación.
Reserva el tuyo hoy y ayudemos a crear un Valle de Coachella más fresco.
El enlace:
https://shorturl.at/i9taZ
⚠️ Event Update: The HUE Postponed ⚠️
Due to inclement weather, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone The HUE Music & Arts Festival originally scheduled for this Saturday.
The safety of our youth organizers, performers, vendors, and community comes first.
We don’t have a new date yet, but we’re working quickly to confirm one. We’ll share the updated date and time as soon as it’s finalized.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support — we can’t wait to celebrate with you soon. 💛🎶🎨
⚠️ Event Update: The HUE Postponed ⚠️
Due to inclement weather, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone The HUE Music & Arts Festival originally scheduled for this Saturday.
The safety of our youth organizers, performers, vendors, and community comes first.
We don’t have a new date yet, but we’re working quickly to confirm one. We’ll share the updated date and time as soon as it’s finalized.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support — we can’t wait to celebrate with you soon. 💛🎶🎨
👀📣 The HUE Is Coming Up Fast —This Saturday! 🌈🎶�Before the big day, a huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors. 💛
�Your support is what makes this student-led festival possible, bringing music, art, community resources, and local vendors together for a vibrant celebration in the Eastern Coachella Valley.
Join us this Saturday, November 22 at Veterans Park in Coachella as we uplift young voices and showcase their creativity.
#TheHUEFestival #TheHUE #MusicAndArts #YouthOrganizing #AlianzaCV #EasternCoachellaValley #alianzaccoachellavalley
👀📣 The HUE Is Coming Up Fast —This Saturday! 🌈🎶�Before the big day, a huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors. 💛
�Your support is what makes this student-led festival possible, bringing music, art, community resources, and local vendors together for a vibrant celebration in the Eastern Coachella Valley.
Join us this Saturday, November 22 at Veterans Park in Coachella as we uplift young voices and showcase their creativity.
#TheHUEFestival #TheHUE #MusicAndArts #YouthOrganizing #AlianzaCV #EasternCoachellaValley #alianzaccoachellavalley
👀✨ ASMR Sneak Peek! ✨👂
We’re giving you a quiet little preview of the incredible art coming to The HUE Music & Arts Festival! 🎨🎶
From student-led creations to community-powered inspiration, this year’s festival is shaping up to be our most vibrant yet.
Join us this Saturday, November 22 at Veterans Park in Coachella for:
🎤 Live music
🎨 Youth art
🛍️ Local vendors
💛 Community resources
…and all the creativity the Eastern Coachella Valley has to offer!
Turn your volume up, relax into the ASMR, and get excited for The HUE. 👂🌈
See you Saturday!
#TheHUEFestival #YouthArt #ASMR #CoachellaValley #StudentLed #CommunityPower #MusicAndArts #easterncoachellavalley
👀✨ ASMR Sneak Peek! ✨👂
We’re giving you a quiet little preview of the incredible art coming to The HUE Music & Arts Festival! 🎨🎶
From student-led creations to community-powered inspiration, this year’s festival is shaping up to be our most vibrant yet.
Join us this Saturday, November 22 at Veterans Park in Coachella for:
🎤 Live music
🎨 Youth art
🛍️ Local vendors
💛 Community resources
…and all the creativity the Eastern Coachella Valley has to offer!
Turn your volume up, relax into the ASMR, and get excited for The HUE. 👂🌈
See you Saturday!
#TheHUEFestival #YouthArt #ASMR #CoachellaValley #StudentLed #CommunityPower #MusicAndArts #easterncoachellavalley
🌟📣 Community at work coming to The Hue Music & Arts Festival! 🌈🎶
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of local groups, organizations and nonprofits who will be bringing resources, information, and support to our community at The Hue 2025!
Stop by their booths to connect, learn, and discover the many ways they’re making a difference.
📅 Saturday, November 22�
Veterans Park, Coachella
⏰ 4PM–9 PM
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¡Queremos dar la bienvenida a un increíble grupo de personas y organizaciones locales que ofrecerán recursos, información y apoyo a nuestra comunidad en The Hue 2025!
Visite sus puestos para aprender y descubrir las muchas formas en que están marcando la diferencia.
📅 Sábado, 22 de noviembre�
Parque de los Veteranos, Coachella
⏰ 4PM–9 PM
#TheHUEFestival #TheHUE #MusicAndArts #YouthOrganizing #AlianzaCV #EasternCoachellaValley #AlianzaCcoachellaValley
🌟📣 Community at work coming to The Hue Music & Arts Festival! 🌈🎶
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of local groups, organizations and nonprofits who will be bringing resources, information, and support to our community at The Hue 2025!
Stop by their booths to connect, learn, and discover the many ways they’re making a difference.
📅 Saturday, November 22�
Veterans Park, Coachella
⏰ 4PM–9 PM
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¡Queremos dar la bienvenida a un increíble grupo de personas y organizaciones locales que ofrecerán recursos, información y apoyo a nuestra comunidad en The Hue 2025!
Visite sus puestos para aprender y descubrir las muchas formas en que están marcando la diferencia.
📅 Sábado, 22 de noviembre�
Parque de los Veteranos, Coachella
⏰ 4PM–9 PM
#TheHUEFestival #TheHUE #MusicAndArts #YouthOrganizing #AlianzaCV #EasternCoachellaValley #AlianzaCcoachellaValley