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Jorge's Story
**DHF was informed on November 9 that Mr. Sanchez was elected to the New Unified School District of Woodlake. Congratulations!**
Jorge Sanchez is the coordinator for comite “Castillo de Piedra”. He and his wife Iris Sanchez were a normal family raising 3 kids, and they rarely participated in community activities. In the summer of 2009 they participated in a DHF house meeting and since then they have become active advocates for their community. They participate in every city council meeting and school board meeting. Because of their newfound involvement in the community, they have become good friends with the school superintendent, Tim Hire and the chief of police, John Zapalac. Jorge is considering running for the city of Woodlake school board in the November elections. By connecting local residents to decision makers, DHF helps people like Jorge and Iris take action within their communities.
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Executive Message
Welcome to the new Dolores Huerta Foundation website! We're excited to share our important work transforming towns into healthy just communities.
We are currently organizing in 3 communities in southern Kern County and 3 communities in Tulare County. Our full time organizers form neighborhood organizations called Vecinos Unidos (United Neighbors) to enact change in their communities. The Vecinos, our neighborhood resident volunteers, are trained to engage public officials how to work in synergy with residents.
Vecinos improve their neighborhoods and towns into just societies. By working together, they take collective responsibility for their lives and their communities. By using direct nonviolent action they develop into strong committed leaders. They learn they can influence local, state and national issues.
The Vecinos Unidos model proves that the working poor and immigrants have the potential leadership to resolve issues. Join us to expand to other low income communities so they can participate in this social justice network. Your support makes it possible for our staff and volunteers to transform our low income communities by developing the capacity and power of their indigenous leadership.
¡Sí Se Puede!
Sincerely,
Dolores Huerta, President
Camila Chavez, Executive Director
Upcoming Events
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Claro Que Se Puede CD
1/1/13The Hermes Music Foundation partnered with the Dolores Huerta Foundation to produce "Claro Que Se Puede", a "Proyecto De Amor" (Project of Love). 50% of the proceeds from the CD sales will benefit the DHF. Artists include the likes of Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, y mas!
