Good morning and happy New Year! 

I hope your holidays were full of special moments with your family and friends, and that you’re greeting the new year surrounded by lots of warmth and love. 

Thank you for all your support last year—because you showed up for our community. 

Every. Single. Time. 

Winter is the darkest time of the year, but I know there are brighter days ahead. 

After all, as the seasons change, the darkness that enveloped our days is slowly receding, while the sun is growing brighter. 

 Like the lizard that sheds its skin to bring forth a new one and the agave that finally blooms so the next generation can have a chance at life, our discomfort helps us experience new growth. 

2026 will come with its own trials, but together, I know we can get through anything. 

Because we are the people who bloom from the traditions we were once forced to bury. Though the wind and the rain obscured our view, we remain firmly attached by our roots. Today, we reconnect with who we were always meant to be. 

We are strong because we have each other. We have the stories of our ancestors that illuminate our path. And we have our intuition to guide us toward where we need to be.  

Thank you for continuing to walk with us, Hacia el Sol. 

May your year be full of light, love, and community. 

With new hope, 

Alicia Nuñez 
President & CEO 
Chicanos Por La Causa