by Kacey Swartley | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every year, as winter gives way to early spring, the journey of migrant farmworkers begins—an annual pilgrimage marked by determination, sacrifice, and hope.At the heart of this journey lies an unbreakable bond between the farmworkers and our Outreach Team—a...
by Kacey Swartley | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are thrilled to share that Vecinos was selected as one of only five organizations across 25 states to join the inaugural Health Equity Acceleration Cohort 2025, launched by the AbbVie Foundation in partnership with MATTER. This initiative brings together...
by Kacey Swartley | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
When a team of health sciences students from UNC Chapel Hill picked their rural health immersion site, they didn’t quite know what they were signing up for. “We weren’t sure what to expect, or even if it would work,” said Heidi, one of the student leaders. “But after...
by Kacey Swartley | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
What does it take to turn a long workday into a celebration of wellness and tradition?According to our Outreach Team, just the right mix of education, community spirit, and a steaming bowl of homemade pozole. On this spring evening (May 22, 2025) at Costa Farm, the...
by Kacey Swartley | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into putting that delicious apple or hearty bunch of kale on your dinner plate, look no further than the hard-working hands of the agricultural community in Western North Carolina. At Vecinos, we shine a light on the unsung heroes of...
