The annual Adopt a Migrant Family event sponsored by the Adams State University Migrant Education Program continues its success assisting local migrant families. “Of course, we couldn’t have done it without the wonderful support of the community,” Esmeralda Martinez, director, said. “Our local agricultural workers have been heavily impacted by the pandemic; hence their extreme appreciation for all the wonderful donations and gifts.”
Martinez extends a special thank you to all of the sponsors: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.; Colorado State Patrol #1; Toys for Tots; Colorado State Patrol #2; SLV Immigration Resource Center; Adams State University; Adams State President Cheryl D. Lovell, Ph.D.; Karla Hardesty; City of Alamosa; Energy Resource Center; Alamosa Elementary School; Friday Health Plans; Aguilar Automotive; Rio Grande Public Health; Conejos County Dept. of Social Services; the Trinchera Blanca Foundation 2021; Blanca Potato LLC.; Weiss Dry Cleaners; Adams State Professional Administration Staff Council and the Classified Employees Council; Agriculture Coalition; San Luis Valley Federal Bank; Kevin Daniels; members of the Adams State executive team; Keith Andrew Brockhurst; James Taggart and Carol Counihan; Zapata Seed Company; Tomas and Natalee Mejia; Fidel Juan Francisco; Cisco NJ Construction LLC; Post Commissary LLC; and High Altitude Convenience, LLC.
“Thanks to all of the sponsors, we were able to help over 250 children and youth in our migrant community,” Martinez added.
