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In The News
Discover the stories highlighting our work and its impact in the community.
May 8, 2026
The mothers who walked for peace in Boyle Heights
By Alejandra Molina and Laura Anaya-Morga
Their activism came from a desperate desire to keep their children safe and helped shape the foundation for Father Greg Boyle's anti-gang work...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
April 30, 2026
Immigration, public health are top concerns at Senate District 26 candidate forum
By Laura Anaya-Morga
The forum, hosted by Proyecto Pastoral, brought together candidates vying to succeed Senator Maria Elena Durazo, whose district represents Boyle Heights and nearby communities...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
March 27, 2026
Promotoras make a difference on the streets of Boyle Heights
By Ashley Lares
Volunteers with Promesa Boyle Heights provide resources and support to local families...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
January 30, 2026
How Boyle Heights took action amid a cluster of raids
By Alejandra Molina
Neighbors hit the streets to keep watch and warn each other about immigration enforcement...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
December 24, 2025
Inside a Boyle Heights Kitchen, a tamalada becomes a space for healing and community
By Laura Anaya-Morga
The sounds of holiday music, laughter and clanking dishes filled the bustling kitchen at Proyecto Pastoral on a recent December morning...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
December 12, 2025
The People Who Show Up: Inside a Community's Effort to Respond to ICE Raids
By Sophia Sleap
What does it take to mobilize when ICE arrives? This story follows Proyecto Pastoral, an organization running one of L.A.'s rapid response networks...
Listen in at Feet in 2 Worlds
December 2, 2025
31 Non-Profit Organizations Supporting Immigrants Right Now
By Hadley Tomicki
Many great organizations are working hard to defend the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants, refugees, and the undocumented...
Read more at L.A. TACO
Nov. 7, 2025
'I want to be a partner': Ysabel Jurado meets with Boyle Heights residents to address concerns
By Alejandra Molina and Laura Anaya-Morga
At a community meeting hosted by Proyecto Pastoral, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado pledged to be more present in Boyle Heights as residents sounded off on issues affecting their lives...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
Oct. 29, 2025
Need food assistance in Los Angeles? Here's where to go for support
By Christine Kelley, Destiny Torres, and Kate Raphael
Food banks across California have been working to meet the surge in need for food assistance. The Long Beach Post, LAist, and Boyle Heights Beat have compiled a list of local resources...
Read more at Boyle Heights Beat
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