'Across 31 communities nationwide' 'Cesar Chavez is memorialized through titles of streets and boulevards. But not in Bakersfield.' 'Councilmembers in Bakersfield now look to change that.'

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This week, in recognition of Fair Housing Month, we are featuring Plaza Ortiz in El Monte, California, which is dedicated to helping unhoused veterans and low-income residents.

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Happy National Pet Day! 🐾

Cesar Chavez had two German Shepherds he trained himself named Boycott & Huelga (Strike). He attributed them to his commitments to vegetarianism and animal rights, and at his request, they are buried near him in the rose garden at The National Chavez Center.

In this month's employee spotlight, meet Cody Shahan, Construction Manager for Greenfield Construction. Cody is proud that his work helps families in need!
We thank Cody for his remarkable dedication and commitment to carrying on Cesar Chavez's legacy.

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The 2024 #ChavezLegacyAwards Ceremony was held on April 4th.

Robert Rivas, Jane Fonda, and Cástulo De La Rocha were honored with a Cesar Chavez Legacy Award for their remarkable contributions to their respective fields and unwavering dedication to social justice.

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Happy Birthday to Ethel Kennedy. Ethel is a long time supporter of the Farm Workers Movement, from visiting Cesar Chavez in the Salinas jail in 1970 to helping him end his fast over pesticides in Delano in 1988.

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'True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.' - Cesar Chavez, Eulogy for Juana Estrada Chavez, 1991

🎨 by Suwen Han

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We would like to wish Dolores Huerta a happy birthday!🎉

Dolores joined us last week for the 2024 Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards. Dolores was a Legacy Award recipient in 2012. We thank Dolores for her unrelenting advocacy work and commitment to serving the most vulnerable.

Feliz Cumpleaños Dolores Huerta! 🎉
Dolores Huerta found her calling as an organizer with the Community Service Organization. For decades, Dolores tirelessly helped lead farmworker strikes and boycotts, negotiate union contracts and oversee lobbying and political campaigns.

It's not everyday that your boss is acknowledged by the Chavez Foundation 🌍✊🏻

Our founder Jane Seymour Fonda was named one of the 2024 #ChavezLegacyAwards honorees — given to those who have shown unwavering dedication to social justice & made outstanding contributions to their fields.

'Espinosa is a professor in Arizona State University's School of Music Dance and Theater' 'she’s hoping to create a pipeline from local high schools into the performing arts' 'with the new Latinx Leadership Academy in the Performing Arts.'

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Our Director of Philanthropy, Stephanie De Anda, had a fantastic time at the Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards! Special thanks to Coachella City Council Member Neftali Galarza for connecting with us. #CesarChavez #LegacyAwards Speaker Robert Rivas Jane Seymour Fonda Chavez Foundation AltaMed Health Services

Grateful to be honored by the Cesar Chavez Foundation alongside fellow awardees, Cástulo de la Rocha and Jane Fonda. I continue to work with our incredible caucus to prioritize the day-to-day quality of life for working-class families and farmworker communities.

In recognition of Fair Housing Month, we're featuring Lo Portales De Lena Guerrero in Texas. This affordable housing community features 97 units of affordable housing for families and four permanent supportive units for transitional-aged youth.
Learn more: chavezfoundation.org/housing-econom…

We want to thank all the sponsors who supported the 2024 Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards, which unites leaders from business, government, labor, & education sectors nationwide to celebrate the enduring impact of Cesar Chavez's legacy. South Coast AQMD AltaMed Health Services

“People forget that the soil is our sustenance. It is a sacred trust. It is what has worked for us for centuries. It is what we pass on to future generations”- Cesar Chavez.
🎙Excerpt from first major address after his 36-day 1988 fast over the pesticide poisoning.
🎨:Simón Silva

Tonight, we are celebrating the 2024 Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards, presented by AltaMed and South Coast AQMD. This event is dedicated to honoring those who work towards uplifting the communities to which Cesar Chavez tirelessly devoted his life. #ChavezLegacyAwards

Taste of Avenida Cesar Chavez makes its debut at this year’s Legacy Awards!🍴Celebrating the culinary excellence along Cesar Chavez Avenue, Taste of Avenida Cesar Chavez showcases the area's food, community, and culture, creating a unique culinary experience!

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The Chavez Foundation is hiring for multiple positions for individuals passionate about transforming communities.

🔗 Visit chavezfoundation.org/careers for more information.

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