BY INVITATION ONLY
The UC Merced Community and Labor Center invites the funder community to join us for a full day, in-person funders' tour of communities in the Tulare Basin on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The Tulare Basin stretches across parts of Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and Kings counties. It notably includes the resurrected Tulare Lake, once the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi. Today, this growing lake poses a threat to work and well-being in one of the nation’s most under-resourced regions.
We have teamed up with the Farmworker Health Study Community Advisory Board, a group of leading community, work and labor organizations dedicated to serving farmworkers and rural communities across California. Together, we aim to create an immersive and transformative experience that sheds light on the social, labor and economic impacts of the 2023 floods, while also examining the persistent inequities that have been exacerbated as a result. Throughout the day, you will have direct opportunities to engage with workers and residents affected by these challenges, and the organizations that have long championed their communities. By engaging firsthand, you will gain profound insights into pressing needs and identify strategic pathways to build civic capacity and facilitate recovery in the face of escalating climate disasters.
We also extend a warm invitation to a reception on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, held the evening before the tour. This gathering offers a valuable opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new acquaintances, as well as gain deeper context in anticipation of the enriching journey that awaits the next day.
To assist us in making the necessary arrangements, we kindly request that you complete and submit the following registration form to confirm your attendance for the reception and/or in-person tour.
Please RSVP no later than June 30, 2023. As the event approaches, we will share a detailed program agenda via email.
Reception
Date: July 12, 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Fresno, CA
In-Person Tour
Date: July 13, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Kings and Tulare counties (bus transportation provided from Fresno)
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Cindy Quezada at cquezada6@ucmerced.edu.
We look forward to seeing you!
