Cesar Chavez Foundation

Latina women are drivers of economic growth, adding $1.3 trillion to our country’s economy (Source: U.S. Latina GDP Report - Bank of America). But the impact they make goes beyond the economy. Here are 5?? Latina trailblazers whose stories have changed the path of U.S. history. In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina — and the third woman — to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, she has been a lifelong advocate for justice as a lawyer and then federal judge. Born in New Mexico, Nina Otero-Warren became the first female superintendent of public schools in Santa Fe, and in 1922 was the first Hispanic woman to run for U.S. Congress. Luisa Moreno came from a well-to-do family in Guatemala City, Guatemala and went on to unionize workers, lead strikes for fair labor rights and organize against police brutality in New York City, Florida, Texas and California. As a 9-year-old, Sylvia Mendez was the central figure in the landmark 1946 Mendez v. Westminster case that led to the desegregation of California schools — 8 years before the Brown v. Board of Education case. She was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Mexican-American Emma Tenayuca is best known for organizing Mexican workers in Texas during the 1930s and her fearless leadership of the victorious 1938 San Antonio pecan shellers strike. ??Explore more Latina contributions to U.S. history at: unidosus.org/latinohistory. #UnidosUS

"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore." -Cesar Chavez, Address to the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, November 9, 1984 ?? by Emily VP Creates #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede

It is with great sadness that we learned about the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), the son of immigrants, became a community organizer and passionate advocate for the farm worker movement. In Congress, he coauthored bills to protect field workers from extreme heat and achieve agricultural immigration reform. As chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, he played a key role in creating the César E. Chávez National Monument. In 2021, the congressman was honored with the Cesar Chavez Legacy Award by the Cesar Chavez Foundation. ?? Rep. Grijalva (left) is pictured with UFW President Arturo S. Rodriguez and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

We are proud to celebrate Boston Financial, a presenting sponsor of the 2025 Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards. ?? For almost 60 years, Boston Financial has been at the forefront of affordable housing capital solutions and investment management, creating hundreds of thousands of affordable housing opportunities nationwide. ??? Learn more about their commitment to positive change by visiting bit.ly/4kObxA4 or clicking the ?? below. #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede #ChavezLegacyAwards #BostonFinancial

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we are proud to announce another key leadership transition at Chavez Foundation. Congratulations to Sarah Grams, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Education Fund! Sarah has played a vital role in advancing our education initiatives, and in her new role, she will continue to drive growth and innovation in this crucial area. We look forward to the future of CCF under the leadership of remarkable women like Sarah. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved promotion! #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede #WomensHistoryMonth

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we spotlight our residents at Paseo Abeytia, who celebrated the day by coming together for refreshments and to enjoy thoughtful gifts. The day was a great reminder to reflect on the incredible impact women have had throughout history. Our Community Service team is dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos and working families. Celebrations like these uplift the residents they serve. #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede

As we honor the contributions of women who lead, inspire, and create change, we are thrilled to announce a leadership transition that strengthens our commitment to empowering communities. ?? Dr. Celia Garcia Alvarado has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Chavez Foundation. With a distinguished history at CCF, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of the Education Fund, Celia’s strategic leadership and operational excellence expertise will drive our mission forward. Join us in celebrating Celia’s achievements and the incredible impact she will continue to make! #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadership

“The lessons of the past are clear; the challenge before us is great.” -Cesar Chavez ?? by Sam Rodriguez Art #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede

Exciting news!?? The Cesar Chavez Foundation is looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team. We have multiple open positions ideal for people passionate about inspiring and transforming communities. Visit https://lnkd.in/gB95_gk2 to learn more. We can't wait to hear from you! #CesarChavezFoundation #SiSePuede

In celebration of Black History Month, we highlight Cesar Chavez and the farm worker movement’s deep roots and successful collaborations with the Black Panther Party and African American activism in Oakland. Their model of multi-racial solidarity reminds us that authentic coalition building is possible when we connect through a larger shared vision for systemic change. Learn more about this history here: https://lnkd.in/grtNpR5r