Celebrate
César Chávez Day
March 30
César Chávez Day of Service is an opportunity to honor the life and work of the civil rights and labor movement activist. This year, we invite volunteers to foster a spirit of collective action in service to Pueblo y Salud for their annual Cesar Chavez Day event - which is a powerful opportunity to honor the legacy of a visionary leader who fought tirelessly for justice, equality, and the rights of farmworkers.
The work we complete at this event will positively impact local BIPOC in San Fernando Valley and fire affected communities such as Los Angeles Unified School District Student Support Programs, Homeless Education Office/CES Sites Ruth's Place, HOPICS, and student organization Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/as de Aztlán at Los Angeles Mission College.
While his challenging views on undocumented immigrants are not aligned with our values, his impact on farmworkers labor rights is undeniable. To learn more about César Chávez's legacy and complicated views on undocumented farmworkers, we recommend this article from the Los Angeles Times.
Additional Ways to Serve Beyond Cesar Chavez Day of Service
Volunteer experiences like March 30th Cesar Chavez Day of Service event provide a response to urgent community needs. We know the event alone won’t solve LA’s pressing issues. However, when facilitated with equity and education, we have seen how activities help volunteers understand more about the larger issues and it is our hope that you continue to serve more often and deeply to address them.
When it comes to planning for disasters, it is important to consider environmental justice issues. The farm worker community has been hit harder than most. When preparing for a disaster, understanding the barriers these communities face can help to ensure that they have access to preparedness resources and are able to recover quickly.
Take action by helping vulnerable communities recover from the fires!
Advocate for and support organizations that are focused on improving the lives of farm workers and ensuring equitable policies and protections.