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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.
Alianza Coachella Valley Opposes Proposed Data Centers in the City of Coachella
Alianza Coachella Valley stands firmly against the proposed data centers slated for the City of Coachella. As an organization rooted in advocating for the health, dignity, and future of our […]
Historic win for the Salton Sea: California launches first new state conservancy in nearly 20 years
We have incredible news to share and it’s been a long time coming. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 583 (Padilla) into law, officially creating the Salton Sea Conservancy, the first new […]
Welcome to Alianza, Jessica & Angélica!
We are thrilled to welcome two incredible new team members to Alianza Coachella Valley! Jessica Dominguez and Angélica Bustos are joining us as Campaign Organizers, bringing their passion, lived experience, […]
Save the Date: Alianza Coachella Valley Is Turning 15!
Big news, Coachella Valley community — Alianza Coachella Valley is celebrating a major milestone, and we want YOU there to celebrate with us! We are thrilled to announce Celebrando Nuestro […]
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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⏰ Don`t Wait—Ticket Prices Increase August 1! ⏰
There`s still time to save your spot at Celebrando Nuestro Impacto – Quinceañera Edition at the current ticket price—but only until July 31!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 15 years of community impact, advocacy, and leadership across the Coachella Valley and Salton Sea region. 💛
📅 Friday, September 18�
📍 The Classic Club | Palm Desert�
🕔 5:00–10:30 PM
Your ticket includes:�
✨ Plated dinner�
🚗 Valet parking�
🎶 Music & dancing�
📸 Photo booth�
🎁 Opportunity drawings�
🏆 Impact awards and more!
🎟️ Purchase your tickets before August 1 to lock in the current price.. 👉 Link in bio
Want to make an even bigger impact? Consider sponsoring a community ticket so a local resident or youth can join the celebration.
We can`t wait to celebrate with you. Don`t miss your chance to save! 💛
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⏰ ¡No esperes más — los precios de las entradas suben el 1 de agosto! ⏰
¡Aún tiene tiempo de reservar su entrada para — Celebrando Nuestro Impacto – Edición Quinceañera — al precio actual, pero solo hasta el 31 de julio!
Acompáñenos en una noche inolvidable en la que se rendirá homenaje a quince años de defensa de los derechos, liderazgo y transformación de la comunidad en todo el Valle de Coachella y la región del Salton Sea. 💛
📅 Viernes, 18 de septiembre�
📍 The Classic Club | Palm Desert�
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🎟️ Entrada incluye:
🍽️ Cena servida en mesa
🚗 Servicio de aparcacoches
🎶 Música y baile
📸 Cabina de fotos
🎁 Sorteos� ¡ Y mucho más!
🎟️Compre sus boletos antes del 1 de agosto para aprovechar el precio actual.. 👉 Link en nuestro bio.
¿Quiere tener un impacto aún mayor? Considere la posibilidad de patrocinar una entrada comunitaria para que un residente local o un joven pueda formar parte de la celebración.
Estamos muy emocionados de poder celebrarlo con usted. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de ahorrar!
#AlianzaCoachellaValley #CelebrandoNuestroImpacto #CoachellaValley #SaltonSea #Quinceañera
⏰ Don`t Wait—Ticket Prices Increase August 1! ⏰
There`s still time to save your spot at Celebrando Nuestro Impacto – Quinceañera Edition at the current ticket price—but only until July 31!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 15 years of community impact, advocacy, and leadership across the Coachella Valley and Salton Sea region. 💛
📅 Friday, September 18�
📍 The Classic Club | Palm Desert�
🕔 5:00–10:30 PM
Your ticket includes:�
✨ Plated dinner�
🚗 Valet parking�
🎶 Music & dancing�
📸 Photo booth�
🎁 Opportunity drawings�
🏆 Impact awards and more!
🎟️ Purchase your tickets before August 1 to lock in the current price.. 👉 Link in bio
Want to make an even bigger impact? Consider sponsoring a community ticket so a local resident or youth can join the celebration.
We can`t wait to celebrate with you. Don`t miss your chance to save! 💛
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⏰ ¡No esperes más — los precios de las entradas suben el 1 de agosto! ⏰
¡Aún tiene tiempo de reservar su entrada para — Celebrando Nuestro Impacto – Edición Quinceañera — al precio actual, pero solo hasta el 31 de julio!
Acompáñenos en una noche inolvidable en la que se rendirá homenaje a quince años de defensa de los derechos, liderazgo y transformación de la comunidad en todo el Valle de Coachella y la región del Salton Sea. 💛
📅 Viernes, 18 de septiembre�
📍 The Classic Club | Palm Desert�
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🎟️ Entrada incluye:
🍽️ Cena servida en mesa
🚗 Servicio de aparcacoches
🎶 Música y baile
📸 Cabina de fotos
🎁 Sorteos� ¡ Y mucho más!
🎟️Compre sus boletos antes del 1 de agosto para aprovechar el precio actual.. 👉 Link en nuestro bio.
¿Quiere tener un impacto aún mayor? Considere la posibilidad de patrocinar una entrada comunitaria para que un residente local o un joven pueda formar parte de la celebración.
Estamos muy emocionados de poder celebrarlo con usted. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de ahorrar!
#AlianzaCoachellaValley #CelebrandoNuestroImpacto #CoachellaValley #SaltonSea #Quinceañera
🎨 Another amazing day at our Summer Art Series! 💙
Our Paint & Swap session was a huge success! We had an amazing time getting creative, and connecting with one another, in a fun, welcoming space. It was inspiring to see everyone’s creativity on display and the connections made through art.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re so grateful to spend the summer creating with our community!
There’s more workshops left in our Summer Art Series. Join our waiting list! Link in bio 🔗
We can’t wait to see you at the next workshop! 🎨✨
#AlianzaCV #SummerArtSeries #PaintAndSwap #CommunityArt #CoachellaValley #CreativeCommunity
🎨 Another amazing day at our Summer Art Series! 💙
Our Paint & Swap session was a huge success! We had an amazing time getting creative, and connecting with one another, in a fun, welcoming space. It was inspiring to see everyone’s creativity on display and the connections made through art.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re so grateful to spend the summer creating with our community!
There’s more workshops left in our Summer Art Series. Join our waiting list! Link in bio 🔗
We can’t wait to see you at the next workshop! 🎨✨
#AlianzaCV #SummerArtSeries #PaintAndSwap #CommunityArt #CoachellaValley #CreativeCommunity
What a wonderful way to kick off our Summer Art Series! 🎨✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first session—we had an amazing time getting creative, connecting with one another, and making beautiful handmade candles. It was great to see so many smiles and community members expressing their creativity together!
Come paint, create, and swap artwork with fellow community members in a fun and welcoming space. All materials and food will be provided.
Join our waiting list! Link in bio 🔗
🖌️ Next Session: Paint & Swap
📅 Wednesday, July 15
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Alianza Coachella Valley Office
We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at our next workshop! 💙
#AlianzaCV #CommunityArt #SummerArtSeries #CoachellaValley #CreativeCommunity YouthEngagement
What a wonderful way to kick off our Summer Art Series! 🎨✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first session—we had an amazing time getting creative, connecting with one another, and making beautiful handmade candles. It was great to see so many smiles and community members expressing their creativity together!
Come paint, create, and swap artwork with fellow community members in a fun and welcoming space. All materials and food will be provided.
Join our waiting list! Link in bio 🔗
🖌️ Next Session: Paint & Swap
📅 Wednesday, July 15
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Alianza Coachella Valley Office
We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at our next workshop! 💙
#AlianzaCV #CommunityArt #SummerArtSeries #CoachellaValley #CreativeCommunity YouthEngagement
🚴♀️🌴 The CV Link shouldn’t stop where the need begins.
For thousands of residents in communities like North Shore, Mecca, and Thermal, safe walking and biking routes remain out of reach. While the CV Link has transformed transportation across much of the Coachella Valley, communities along the Salton Sea are still left without safe, connected pathways.
🎥 Watch our video to learn why Alianza Coachella Valley is advocating for the expansion of the CV Link to the Salton Sea region and how these connections can improve access to schools, parks, jobs, and essential resources.
A connected trail network means:
✅ Safer routes for walking, biking, and low-speed electric vehicles
✅ Increased access to community resources
✅ Healthier, more connected neighborhoods
✅ Greater investment in Salton Sea communities
✍️ Join the movement and sign the pledge today to show your support for expanding the CV Link to the Salton Sea.
🔗 Link in bio
#ThrivingSaltonSeaCommunities #CVLink #SaltonSea #NorthShore #MeccaCA ThermalCA ActiveTransportation CommunityConnections EnvironmentalJustice AlianzaCV TrailNetwork
🚴♀️🌴 The CV Link shouldn’t stop where the need begins.
For thousands of residents in communities like North Shore, Mecca, and Thermal, safe walking and biking routes remain out of reach. While the CV Link has transformed transportation across much of the Coachella Valley, communities along the Salton Sea are still left without safe, connected pathways.
🎥 Watch our video to learn why Alianza Coachella Valley is advocating for the expansion of the CV Link to the Salton Sea region and how these connections can improve access to schools, parks, jobs, and essential resources.
A connected trail network means:
✅ Safer routes for walking, biking, and low-speed electric vehicles
✅ Increased access to community resources
✅ Healthier, more connected neighborhoods
✅ Greater investment in Salton Sea communities
✍️ Join the movement and sign the pledge today to show your support for expanding the CV Link to the Salton Sea.
🔗 Link in bio
#ThrivingSaltonSeaCommunities #CVLink #SaltonSea #NorthShore #MeccaCA ThermalCA ActiveTransportation CommunityConnections EnvironmentalJustice AlianzaCV TrailNetwork
📸🎥 We`re Hiring: Communications Specialist!
Are you passionate about storytelling, digital media, and community impact? Alianza Coachella Valley is looking for a creative and dynamic Communications Specialist to help amplify the voices, stories, and work of our communities throughout the Eastern Coachella Valley and Salton Sea region.
In this role, you`ll:
✨ Capture photos and videos at community events
📱 Manage social media content and strategy
🎨 Design graphics and visual materials
💻 Maintain website and digital content
🤝 Collaborate with organizers, advocates, and community leaders
This position starts as part-time with the potential to grow into a full-time role.
📍 Hybrid position based in Coachella, CA
💵 Starting at $28/hour
🌟 Flexible schedule + paid time off
If you`re passionate about social justice, community empowerment, and using creative media to drive change, we`d love to hear from you!
📧 Link to apply in our bio.
📸🎥 We`re Hiring: Communications Specialist!
Are you passionate about storytelling, digital media, and community impact? Alianza Coachella Valley is looking for a creative and dynamic Communications Specialist to help amplify the voices, stories, and work of our communities throughout the Eastern Coachella Valley and Salton Sea region.
In this role, you`ll:
✨ Capture photos and videos at community events
📱 Manage social media content and strategy
🎨 Design graphics and visual materials
💻 Maintain website and digital content
🤝 Collaborate with organizers, advocates, and community leaders
This position starts as part-time with the potential to grow into a full-time role.
📍 Hybrid position based in Coachella, CA
💵 Starting at $28/hour
🌟 Flexible schedule + paid time off
If you`re passionate about social justice, community empowerment, and using creative media to drive change, we`d love to hear from you!
📧 Link to apply in our bio.
🎨☀️ Summer Art Activities Are Here! ☀️🎨
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your summer? Join us for a series of hands-on art activities where youth can create, connect, and express themselves!
🕛 All activities take place from 12 PM – 3 PM
🍕 Food will be provided!
✨ This summer`s activities include:
🕯️ July 8 – Candle Making
🖌️ July 15 – Paint & Swap
🐶 July 22 – Post Cards & Dogs
📖 July 29 – Unfold Your Life
🎒 August 5 – First Day Ready
From creating art and meeting therapy dogs to designing personalized school accessories, there`s something for everyone!
📋 Space is limited. Students are expected to attend all sessions. If you cannot attend a specific event, please let us know in advance.
🔗 Sign up today! Link in our bio
🎨☀️ Summer Art Activities Are Here! ☀️🎨
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your summer? Join us for a series of hands-on art activities where youth can create, connect, and express themselves!
🕛 All activities take place from 12 PM – 3 PM
🍕 Food will be provided!
✨ This summer`s activities include:
🕯️ July 8 – Candle Making
🖌️ July 15 – Paint & Swap
🐶 July 22 – Post Cards & Dogs
📖 July 29 – Unfold Your Life
🎒 August 5 – First Day Ready
From creating art and meeting therapy dogs to designing personalized school accessories, there`s something for everyone!
📋 Space is limited. Students are expected to attend all sessions. If you cannot attend a specific event, please let us know in advance.
🔗 Sign up today! Link in our bio
🎓✨ Last week, we celebrated our incredible YO-C graduating seniors!
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and the dedication, leadership, and resilience they have shown along the way. As they begin this next chapter, we wish them continued success in their education, careers, and future endeavors.
No matter where their paths lead, they will always be a part of the YO-C family. 💙
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your community is cheering you on every step of the way. 🎉🎓
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🎓✨ ¡La semana pasada celebramos la graduación de nuestros increíbles alumnos de YO-C!
Estamos muy orgullosos de todo lo que han logrado y de la dedicación, el liderazgo y la resiliencia que han demostrado a lo largo de este tiempo. Ahora que comienzan esta nueva etapa, les deseamos mucho éxito en sus estudios, sus carreras profesionales y todos sus proyectos futuros. 🎉🎓
🎓✨ Last week, we celebrated our incredible YO-C graduating seniors!
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and the dedication, leadership, and resilience they have shown along the way. As they begin this next chapter, we wish them continued success in their education, careers, and future endeavors.
No matter where their paths lead, they will always be a part of the YO-C family. 💙
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your community is cheering you on every step of the way. 🎉🎓
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🎓✨ ¡La semana pasada celebramos la graduación de nuestros increíbles alumnos de YO-C!
Estamos muy orgullosos de todo lo que han logrado y de la dedicación, el liderazgo y la resiliencia que han demostrado a lo largo de este tiempo. Ahora que comienzan esta nueva etapa, les deseamos mucho éxito en sus estudios, sus carreras profesionales y todos sus proyectos futuros. 🎉🎓
🌊 A major milestone for the Salton Sea and the communities that call this region home!
California has launched the Salton Sea Conservancy, the first new state conservancy created in more than 15 years. The Conservancy was established to help ensure long-term restoration efforts, improve air quality, protect public health, restore critical habitat, and support lasting investments in Salton Sea communities.
For years, Alianza Coachella Valley has worked alongside residents to advocate for environmental justice, community health, and long-term investments in the Salton Sea region. The creation of the Conservancy is an important step toward a future where communities are not only heard but actively shape the solutions that impact their lives.
Together, we will continue working toward a healthier, more resilient, and thriving Salton Sea region for generations to come. 💙
📖 Read the full article. 👉 Link in bio
🌊 A major milestone for the Salton Sea and the communities that call this region home!
California has launched the Salton Sea Conservancy, the first new state conservancy created in more than 15 years. The Conservancy was established to help ensure long-term restoration efforts, improve air quality, protect public health, restore critical habitat, and support lasting investments in Salton Sea communities.
For years, Alianza Coachella Valley has worked alongside residents to advocate for environmental justice, community health, and long-term investments in the Salton Sea region. The creation of the Conservancy is an important step toward a future where communities are not only heard but actively shape the solutions that impact their lives.
Together, we will continue working toward a healthier, more resilient, and thriving Salton Sea region for generations to come. 💙
📖 Read the full article. 👉 Link in bio