Empowering Communities for Social Justice

Catalyzing Grassroots Movements and Driving Equitable Change

Empowering Communities for Social Justice

Catalyzing Grassroots Movements and Driving Equitable Change

WHAT WE DO

The Dolores Huerta Foundation passionately advocates for social justice, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and education initiatives. By championing the rights of underrepresented populations, we strive to create a more equitable and inclusive society for all.

PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES

Right now, many of our community members are living in fear, uncertain about what will happen to themselves or the people they love. Immigrant communities are being unjustly targeted and profiled, while millions of individuals and families are losing access to the healthcare and food assistance they rely on to survive. You can help.

Who We Are

Building Communities for Social Justice and Equity

We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to inspiring and organizing communities to pursue social justice. Through our grassroots organizing work focused on Civic Engagement, Education Equity, Health and Safety, and LGBTQIA+ Equity, we empower individuals to implement community-driven solutions for a more equitable society.

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What’s Happening Now?

03.31.25 Delano Cesar Chavez March
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Protect Our Communities

Right now, many of our community members are living in fear, uncertain about what will happen to themselves or the…
Community members gather to protest cuts to Medicaid
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David Valadao Turned His Back on the Central Valley

Congressman David Valadao had a choice. He could have stood with the families of the Central Valley. Instead, he voted…
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Cultural Center Groundbreaking

On a sunny Saturday in June, hundreds joined us for the groundbreaking of the Dolores Huerta Peace & Justice Cultural…

Dolores Huerta

CULTIVATING SEEDS OF JUSTICE

Dolores Huerta, a labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez, shaping the course of labor history in the United States. A tireless advocate for farmworkers’ rights, she was pivotal in securing improved working conditions and fair wages for agricultural laborers. Dolores Huerta’s enduring legacy extends beyond labor activism, encompassing her commitment to social justice, feminism, and grassroots organizing through the work of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Impact On Our Community

Our movement-building addresses the harmful and discriminatory practices and abuses faced by marginalized individuals and families. Through a multi-pronged approach, we’ve been instrumental in grassroots organizing for local and state legislation.

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Years of Impact

Words of Impact