LOS ANGELES (Wednesday, March 31, 2021) – In celebration of Cesar Chavez Day, a coalition of five Californian professional soccer teams, including the LA Galaxy, are joining forces today with the United Farm Workers Foundation to raise funds in support of farm workers in California.
The five clubs, which include the LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, LAFC, Oakland Roots SC, and Sacramento Republic FC, have created a GoFundMe account to raise funds. The LA Galaxy Foundation has contributed $1,000 to United Farm Workers and encourages our Galaxy fans to learn more and contribute by click here. All funds raised today will be allocated to UFW Foundation’s COVID-19 relief and vaccination efforts to support the farm working community in appreciation for their arduous labor and year-round contributions.
“We are excited to partner with the United Farm Workers Foundation and the soccer community to help raise funds in support of farm workers in California,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein. “We hope these efforts provide greater access to vaccines as we do all we can to help the underserved farm workers in our state. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and neighbors as we navigate through these unprecedented times.”
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According to recent studies, farm workers are not only more likely than the general public to be infected with COVID-19 but also more likely to die from it. In response to these findings, UFW Foundation has begun hosting vaccination events throughout California where thousands of farm workers have already received the COVID-19 vaccine since the beginning of March.
Vaccinations are available to all farm workers 18 years or older at no charge. No health insurance or doctor’s note is required. Farm workers are encouraged to call the bilingual toll-free call centers of UFW Foundation at (661) 501-4280 to see what vaccination events are near them. The UFW Foundation continues to work with different partners to make the vaccines accessible to more farm worker communities throughout California and other states.
About the UFW Foundation
The UFW Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, advocates for labor rights and protections for farm workers across the U.S. and provides educational outreach and critical services such as serving as the largest provider of immigration legal services to low-income rural California communities. During the pandemic, the UFW Foundation has distributed 800,000 face masks and more than $17 million to more than 33,000 immigrants and farm workers. The UFW Foundation is currently serving over 50,000 workers with food resources and coordinating vaccination events for farm workers. For more information, visit www.ufwfoundation.org.
About the LA Galaxy Foundation
The LA Galaxy Foundation (LAGF), the official non-profit of the LA Galaxy, strives to serve the community in which the team works and plays. Through soccer programming that promotes inclusion for all athletes, education opportunities and a strong spirit of volunteerism, LAGF is proud to facilitate over 150 events annually and has donated over $5 million to support the local Los Angeles community.
