New Donor Welcome Packet
Welcome to the Farm Worker Movement
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ABOUT THE UFW FOUNDATION For 15 years, the UFW Foundation has mobilized farm workers and their organizations across the country to advocate for more equitable policies, such as immigration reform, pesticide protections, heat standards, hazard pay, and other worker protections. Our mission is to empower communities to ensure human dignity by engaging constituents in systemic change to break the cycle of poverty while also providing critical services.
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FOCUS AREAS
My parent and son motivate me to fight for immigration reform. My parents have worked very hard to get me to where I am now. My parent and son motivate me to fight for immigration reform. My parents have worked very hard to get me to where I am now.
Our mission is to empower and improve the lives of farm workers and other low- income and immigrant workers through direct assistance, the advancement of research, implementation, and enforcement of equitable policy, civic
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engagement, and community education.
01 - Immigration Services The UFW is the largest federally accredited immigration legal service provider in the state of California. We have offices in California, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Washington D.C., with plans to expand to Georgia.
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In 2020, the UFW Foundation processed 3, 330 affirmative action cases, 110 removal defense intakes and 620 DACA cases through our Community Colleges Program. Click here to listen to one of our client testimonies.
02 - Emergency Relief Assistance Following the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, undocumented farm workers were disproportionately affected and ineligible for larger relief programs. We quickly pivoted to provide critical disaster relief for farmworkers and undocumented immigrants, and their families.
Farm Workers sacrifice so much to put food on our tables. They are not able to go back to visit their family, don't have paid leave, and work before the sun comes up and when sun comes down. Bianca, Arizona
In 2020 alone, we distributed over 189,000 meals, 50,143 food boxes, 300,000 masks, and cash distribution cards to 39,440 individuals.
03 - Advocacy and Civic Engagement The UFW Foundation strongly believes in the power of organizing and empowering communities to achieve human dignity for all. The Systemic Change department aims to build a strong base of farm worker immigration activists through direct outreach, virtual house meetings, direct actions, legislative meetings and worker leadership development. Our impact comes from collecting testimonies from farm worker constituents that highlight the need for legislation and applying political pressure in support of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
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PATHS TO ENGAGEMENT Want to get further involved with the UFW Foundation? We have many opportunities to participate further and be part of the UFW Foundation community. Your contributions and time ensure that we can continue to provide the services, programs, and fight for equitable policies for farm workers and their families.
Sign up to Volunteer Volunteer your time and expertise to the UFW Foundation. The UFW foundation offers an interdisciplinary volunteer program open to all members of our communities. We offer multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year with our food and resource distribution program, community organizing and advocacy department, legal services department, and other in-person or virtual opportunities. Get involved at https://www.ufwfoundation.org/volunteer
Mobilize your Network Start a fundraiser on behalf of the UFW Foundation for your birthday, special event, company fundraisers, etc. Cultivate the power of your network and use your influence to support the UFW Foundation. Set up a personalized fundraising page or host a Facebook fundraiser and include your friends, colleagues, and family.
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Become an Advocate Join the community of UFW Foundation Advocates committed to the organization's core purpose and mission. With a monthly pledge of $20, you can help lift farmworkers' voices. Your monthly contribution will help fund advocacy efforts for more equitable policies, such as immigration reform, pesticide protections, heat standards, hazard pay, and other worker protections. Become an Advocate today at www.ufwfoundation.org/advocate
Become a Member Support our work by becoming a UFW Foundation member. Join the hundreds of allies and farmworkers dedicated to fighting for immigration reform, labor rights, dignity, and justice for all. Your $25 annual membership will include the following exclusive member benefits: UFW Foundation credential American Income Life Accidental Death policy Union Plus Benefits and Discounts Become a member today at ufwfoundation.org/membership
Build your Legacy Leave a lasting impact by including the UFW Foundation in your estate plans. Your generosity through legacy giving has the power to create a more equitable future and support network for immigrant farmworkers. If you are considering a gift to the UFW foundation in your estate plans, please get in touch with maricruznm@ufwfoundation.org to discuss your philanthropic vision.
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THANK YOU Thank you for your support and investment in the UFW Foundation. Because of your generosity, the UFW Foundation is able to provide critical resources and advocate on behalf of our most essential and vulnerable farm worker communities. In 2021, the UFW Foundation has distributed the following to our farm worker communities: 9,605 food cash cards and 97 cards for food distribution. 46,733 emergency food boxes and 47,025 meals through a collaboration with World Central Kitchen and 42 restaurants. 25,454 COVID-19 vaccines through events in coordination with local public health departments and vaccinators. 67,529 masks and PPE supplies.
We could not provide these resources to our farm worker communities without you. Your donation is making a difference in our efforts to fight for more equitable policies and empower communities to ensure human dignity.
Contact Maricruz Nocelotl P.O. Box 23400 Los Angeles, CA 90023 maricruznm@ufwfoundation.org
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