The city of Sanger is hosting their annual Job & Resource Fair, Tuesday, October 3 from 2-5pm at the Sanger Community Center, 730 Recreation Ave. For any questions please call 559-876-6300x1500
Join us as we unite to honor the hands that feed us by raising awareness about the vital role farmworkers play in our communities
Friday, August 25, 2023
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center
2233 Ventura St, Fresno, CA 93721
11:00 - 11:30 am- Registration & Networking
11:30 – 1 pm- Luncheon Program and Farmwork Recognition
Be the voice that honors farmworkers. Seating is limited
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Guest Speakers:
Patricia Vazquez Topete
Vice President and Community Relations Market Manager
Community Investing and Development
Patricia Vazquez Topete is a Vice President on the Community Relations team under Citi’s Community Investing and Development function. In this role, Patricia is responsible for building authentic relationships with key stakeholders and connecting Citi's people, expertise, resources, products and services to help expand equitable opportunities for all.
A relentless community advocate, Patricia previously worked on policies related to workforce development and economic resources for English language learners (ELLs), immigrants, and farmworkers. Prior to joining Citi, Patricia worked for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Task Force and held several positions in the Governor's Office, including Grant Analyst in the Office of Business and Economic Development and Regional Program Manager for California Complete Count Census 2020. Patricia also worked at the Labor and Workforce Development Agency where she spearheaded a $2.5 million ELL Workforce Navigator Project. Prior to her role in State Government, Patricia worked as a Diversity and Outreach Counselor at Fresno Pacific University supporting the enrollment and retention of first-generation Latino students that came from farm working families in the Central Valley. She also worked on human rights policy in Latin America during her time with the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).
Patricia received her bachelor's degree in political science and minor in philosophy from Fresno Pacific University and holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government from Sacramento State University. She served as an Executive Fellow with the Capital Fellows Program in Sacramento and she was also selected as a Central Valley Latino Leadership Institute Fellow. She also holds a Certificate in Psychological First Aid for migrants, refugees, and displaced persons from the University of California, Berkeley.
Patricia believes in giving back to her community and is passionate about supporting youth and young professionals through mentorship. Since 2019, Patricia has served as a mentor with the Fresno City College Puente Program and the Undocumented Professionals Network. She has also served an ambassador with the Central California Hispanic Chamber. Patricia was also recognized as a 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 for the Central Valley with Business Leaders TV. Patricia enjoys writing, bike riding, and spending time with her German Shepherd, Moctezuma.
Rodrigo Alatriste-Diaz
Researcher with the UC Merced Community and Labor Center
Rodrigo Alatriste-Diaz is a researcher with the UC Merced Community and Labor Center. The Center conducts research and education on issues of community, labor and employment, in the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. As a public institution, the center partners with valley organizations serving low-wage workers and residents.
Cultivator Champion Sponsor - $1,000
Reserved table for eight
Décor your own table advertisement, event advertisement, and on social media
Farmworking Futures Advocate Sponsor - $600
Reserved table for four
Advertising at the event and on our social media
TICKETS
Individual Tickets- $65
If unable to attend but would like to sponsor by making a donation Contact: Wendy Rodriguez 559-733-5423, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Introducing Our 2023-2024 Course Catalog. We are delighted to unveil our extensive course catalog for the academic year 2023-2024, offering a wide range of educational opportunities for both academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. Our catalog is designed to cater to diverse interests and provide valuable skills for personal and professional growth.
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The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is funding qualified nonprofits to provide storm recovery services to immigrant communities ineligible for federal disaster assistance that were impacted by the series of storms across California between December 2022 through April 2023. The Storm Assistance for Immigrants project provides the following services: (1) Intake and enrollment into storm recovery services for eligible individuals; (2) Storm recovery case management services; (3) One-time emergency financial assistance; (4) Language access to all non-English speakers in need of storm recovery services. The service period will be June 2023 through May 2024.
Applicants must apply for services with a nonprofit organization assigned to their county of residency or county in which they were impacted (county in which they were employed and/or formerly resided). Individuals may check the Office of the Governor’s California Volunteers website to confirm their county by zip code.
To apply for storm recovery services, contact 866-724-2023 / (866-SAI-2023) to be connected with a nonprofit organization in the selected county or contact an approved provider from the following list.
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Organization |
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Website |
Alameda |
Catholic Charities of the East Bay |
(510) 768-3100 |
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Amador |
La Familia |
(916) 720-4735 |
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Contra Costa |
Catholic Charities of the East Bay |
(510) 768-3100 |
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Kern |
Proteus, Inc. |
(559) 781-1852 |
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Kern |
UFW Foundation |
(661) 546-9303 |
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Madera |
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation |
(559) 878-3349 |
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Madera |
Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) |
(559) 416-7303 |
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Mariposa |
Catholic Charities of Fresno |
(209) 383-2494 |
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Mendocino |
Catholic Charities Diocese of Santa Rosa / North Coast Opportunities |
(707) 456-7989 |
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Merced |
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation |
(209) 556-9195 |
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Merced |
Merced Community Action Agency |
(209) 875-0025 (209) 875-0026 |
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Monterey |
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (CAB) |
(831) 471-7766 |
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Monterey |
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey |
(831) 316-9122 |
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Monterey |
Ventures |
(831) 225-0545 |
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Sacramento |
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation |
(916) 603-8067 |
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Sacramento |
La Familia |
(916) 720-4735 |
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San Benito |
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey |
(831) 316-9122 |
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San Benito |
Ventures |
(831) 225-0545 |
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San Bernardino |
TODEC |
(888) 863-3291 |
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San Joaquin |
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation / Hijas Del Campo |
(916) 603-8067 (925) 384-2431 |
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San Joaquin |
El Concilio |
(209) 337-7513 |
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San Luis Obispo |
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey |
(831) 316-9122 |
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San Luis Obispo |
Mixteco Indígena Community Organizing Project |
(805) 791-2238 |
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San Mateo |
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Francisco |
(650) 239-0711 |
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Santa Barbara |
Mixteco Indígena Community Organizing Project |
(805) 702-1992 |
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Santa Cruz |
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (CAB) |
(831) 471-7766 |
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Santa Cruz |
Ventures |
(831) 225-0545 |
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Tulare |
Proteus Inc. |
(559) 627-0100 (559) 781-1852 (559) 591-5701 |
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Tulare |
UFW Foundation |
(559) 366-0099 |
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Ventura |
UFW Foundation |
(805) 853-5055 |
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Ventura |
Mixteco Indígena Community Organizing Project |
(805) 892-7360 |
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https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/immigration-services/immigrant-storm-services
In memory of Proteus’s long serving CEO, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a community -minded individual seeking a career in the social service field. One William M. Maguy Scholarship is awarded annually. Acceptance of Scholarship Applications is typically announced in August of each year.