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Empowering Communities for Social Justice

Catalyzing Grassroots Movements and Driving Equitable Change

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Empowering Communities for Social Justice

Catalyzing Grassroots Movements and Driving Equitable Change

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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.

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Protesters rally against proposed detention center in California City

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Outrage continues to mount over plans to open the state’s largest detention center in California City,…
Dolores Huerta Speaks At UFW Rally
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Why Dolores Huerta Is Hopeful About the Fight for a Feminist Future: ‘We’re Going to Be Able to Overcome’

Dolores Huerta has spent 70 years at the frontlines of the intertwined fights for economic justice and women’s rights. In…
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Bakersfield considers $300K grant for Dolores Huerta Foundation project

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield is evaluating a proposed $300,000 grant for the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s downtown…
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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.

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT DOLORES HUERTA

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

SEEDS OF CHANGE:
OUR 2024 IMPACT

From registering new voters to launching community-led Vecinos Unidos chapters, this year we stood shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbors, youth, and partners to advance equity and justice across California’s Central Valley. Explore our 2024 Impact Report to see the progress we’ve made together—and the future we’re building.

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