For You Farmworker, I Walk!
For You Farmworker, I Walk!
For You Farmworker, I Walk!
After 30 days of walking from dawn till dusk and after 531 miles, Santiago Nieto has concluded his epic walk-a-thon across California. His walk began on September 16 at the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, CA. and has reached its end a month after on October 16 at the Capitol in Sacramento, CA.
Thanks to all your generous contributions we been able to raise $31,545.62 on behalf of our local farmworkers. We know the current needs generated by the pandemic are constantly changing and with this resource we intend to provide aid for our farmworkers in Kern, Tulare and Fresno Counties.
Our efforts don’t end with the walkathon, if you wish to contribute economically to facilitate services and aid to our farmworkers, you can continue to donate. At CSF Foundation we are committed to continue fighting for healthy and united communities.
The application period for this program has expired
Farm workers, packers, and individuals who work providing agricultural services in Kern, Tulare or Fresno Counties applied for aid during the months of November and December of 2020.
The program had limited funds and was a one-time assistance. Applicants could only do one application per family.
130 Individuals benefited from this program and acquired economic aid to pay essential services, rent, bills, and food; they also acquired access to health services, appointments with specialist and medical exams.
Thank you for your support and for helping us help others in our community!
