UFW Foundation History

Founded in 2006 as a 501c3 with headquarters in Los Angeles, the UFWF opened service centers two years later in Salinas and Bakersfield in order to reach and better serve low-income farm workers and other immigrants living in more remote, underserved communities in central and northern California. In the past year, the UFWF's service centers have served over 1000 immigrants and their families. The centers fill a gap in the service network by providing critically-needed assistance to those who live in areas where resources are few or non-existent.  Of particular importance is the legal assistance the UFWF offers through its staff who are accredited by the federal Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to provide immigration advice.