"Beyond farmworkers, they are mothers, fathers, grandparents, leaders, volunteers, teachers and more,” said Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS), a Half Moon Bay nonprofit that works daily to address the needs of coastal farmworkers and is hosting Farmworker Awareness Week events.
'This week reminds us to celebrate those that are caring for the land and for all of us. We also must continue to advocate and improve their lives with resources, housing, mental health, medical and more,' Hernandez-Arriaga said. 'This week brings us together to commit to being in unity with our farmworker community.'
Celebrations and events take place throughout the week, culminating with Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, March 31, a federal commemorative holiday and a California state holiday."
"Celebrating Those Who Put Food on Our Tables: Farmworker Awareness Week"
https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/celebrating-those-who-put-food-our-tables-farmworker-awareness-week
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