César Chávez Day of Service

César Chávez fought for workers’ rights and his impact extends beyond the Latino community. Together at home we can all make contributions big and small to our community. For 2021, CSUSM will host the César Chávez Virtual Days of Service to honor the legacy of César Chávez and the contributions of farm workers to our society both then and now. Starting Thursday, March 25, we will post via social media channels virtual volunteer opportunities you can do from home to support farmworkers and share facts about the role of farmworkers then and now. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, César Chávez's birthday and a commemorative federal holiday, we will host A Virtual Conversation: Honoring the Legacy of César Chávez.

Ways to Engage for César Chávez Virtual Days of Service

Virtually Volunteer and Attend Virtual Webinar

Thursday, March 25 - Tuesday, March 30, 2021
- Volunteer virtually to honor the legacy of César Chávez and the contributions of farmworkers to our society. Review virtual volunteer opportunities.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
- A Virtual Conversation: Honoring the Legacy of César Chávez
  - Time: 3:00- 4:30 PM (PST)
  - Description: Join the CSUSM community for a reflective event featuring two keynote speakers on the legacy of César Chávez and the issues farmworkers continue to face in the global pandemic.
    - RSVP to A Virtual Conversation
  - Keynote Speakers
    - Dr. Laura Rendon, Professor Emerita at the University of Texas-San Antonio, Dr. Laura Rendon bio page
    - Dr. José Manuel Villareal, Principal – Oceanside High School, Dr. José manuel Villareal bio page

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

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Support Farmworkers with Your Virtual Engagement
- Fair World Project - Advocate for the global economy that includes fair wages for farmers and justice for workers by sending messages and signing petitions in support of farmworkers.
- Green America - Support a local or national organization that helps farm workers.
- Justice of Migrant Women - In the spirit of Women’s History Month, maybe make a donation drive for this organization.
- Solidary Center - Take action with one one of their cross-movement campaigns to challenge discriminatory systems and demand fair wages and safer workplaces.
- L.A. Works - Join L.A. Works in honoring César Chávez's legacy by continuing his mission to understand and advocate for farmworkers' labor rights. During the virtual workshop, participants will learn about Chávez's mission, hear from expert speakers on issues that affect farmworkers today and participate in social media and letter writing campaigns to advocate on their behalf. Virtual Advocacy Workshop on March 31, 2021 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Additional Virtual Opportunities
- Habitat for Humanity Advocate Opportunities - Speak up on a particular issue such as inadequate housing.
- HandsOn San Diego - Offer one-on-one tutoring, create Art from the Heart to be mailed or knit scarves from home. HandsOn San Diego has a variety of virtual projects you can complete from home.
- Love it Forward - Send a note, drawing, origami, or collage to send a message of love and hope to someone in need.
- Operation Gratitude - Contribute to a care package by writing a thank you letter to military and first responders. Operation Gratitude will send you a letter writing kit to start!
- Words Alive! Page Turners - Read and review books from the Words Alive! recommendation list to determine which books should be added to their program curriculum.
- Prior Days of Service Virtual Opportunities
  - September 11 (9/11 Day)
  - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK Day)

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March 31, 2021 - Honoring the Legacy of César Chávez

Title: A Virtual Conversation: Honoring the Legacy of César Chávez
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time: 3:00- 4:30 PM (PST)
Description: Join the CSUSM community for a reflective event featuring two keynote speakers on the legacy of César Chávez and the issues farmworkers continue to face in the global pandemic.
- RSVP to A Virtual Conversation
Keynote Speakers
- Dr. Laura Rendon, Professor Emerita at the University of Texas-San Antonio, Bio page
- Dr.José Manuel Villareal, Principal – Oceanside High School, Bio page

CSUSM is a Partner of the National Farmworker Awareness Week

Thursday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The CCDoS Planning Committee has partnered with Students Action with Farmworker (SAF) to promote the National Farmworker Awareness Week(NFWA). NFWA is week of action for students and community members to honor farmworkers' important contributions and to raise awareness about the issues they face. As a national partner organization, CSUSM have selected Justice for Migrant Women as the farmworker advocacy organization to highlight and encourage the CSUSM community to contribute to their efforts.

Campus Partner Events Supporting Farm Worker Justice

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
- Health (In)Justice: Immigrant Farm Workers
  - A largely underserved community, farmworkers highly contribute to our economy and culture. 2-3 million farmworkers across the U.S. face exposure to poor health due to the conditions of their work and socioeconomic status. The objective of this event is to educate students on the critical issues affecting farmworkers.
  - Hosted by the Cross Cultural Center.
  - Register at: bit.ly/HJFarmworkers

If you have suggestions for a virtual opportunity or would like more information about this event, contact Rochelle Smarr, Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement by email at rsmarr@csusm.edu or civicengagement@csusm.edu.