Our Partners
We couldn’t possibly do the work we do in this community without the support of our community partners and sponsors. Follow the link to find out more about our collaboration.
Our Mission
To remind others, we share a common humanity and all have an equal opportunity to have healthy productive lives. Additionally, we want individuals to understand and celebrate Cesar Chavez’s dedication to assisting all farmworkers in reaching equity and pride in their heritage.
Our Impact
With over 200 hours contributed by volunteers, we at Cesar Chavez Celebration of Mesa County are proud of the impact we continue to make in our community.
Our main event brings our community’s diverse partners, programs, and law enforcement together in unity. This event offers our youth education opportunities, allows us to re-stock the food bank for our migrant workers, and focuses on the wellness not just of the individual, but of the community as a whole.
Our Programs
Cesar Chavez celebration and car show
This event is the largest fundraiser for the Child and Migrant Center in Palisade, Colorado. Cesar Chavez said, "It is not about lettuce or grapes. The fight has always been about the people.” We provide food for the Migrant center because we want to ensure we support the people who work to bring food to all of our tables.
high school photo essay contest
Each year, our committee offers chrome books and scholarships to deserving Mesa County youth. We do this because we realize that our mission to bring awareness and fight for equity of all can not be won without the support and efforts of our youth.
Cesar Chavez endowed fund
Cesar Chavez Celebration of Mesa County is proud to be working on raising funds to meet the required monetary minimums to offer the first-ever Cesar Chavez Endowed Fund. This will allow our organization to expand our reach and assistance for youth in their educational pursuits.
colorado equity compass grant work
We were honored to be a recipient of the Colorado Equity Compass Grant. Cesar Chavez Celebration of Mesa County is currently working with selected families on filming videos discussing our local community inequalities and how we can help bridge the gap.
Our Team
Cesar Chavez Celebration of Mesa county is a registered 501c3 non-profit. We currently have five volunteer board members and eight volunteer committee members. Our members give over 200 hours a year to this event.
Founder and Chairperson- Jose Luis Chavez describes these volunteers as “compassionate caring individuals, who are involved because they know our event helps our community as a whole; not just Latino but all community members.”
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the Cesar Chavez Celebration and Car Show. This event serves as the largest fundraiser for the Child and Migrant Center in Palisade, Colorado. Below, you will find links for donations, volunteering, and our program applications. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact page here.
Sign Up For Cesar Chavez Programs
Would you like more information about the Celebration and Car Show? Are you a high school junior or senior looking for this years essay contest? Click the button below for more information.
Volunteer opportunities
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers. There are several ways to get involved with Cesar Chavez Celebration and Car Show. Click the button below for more information.
Make a Donation
This event wouldn’t happen without the gracious donations from our sponsors and our community. For information on making a tax deductible donation, click the button below.