09/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 00:13
Madera, Calif.-Proud United Farm Workers members protected by union contracts will look on as UFW Madera staff present $1,000 scholarships to two children of union members at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 18th in Madera. The Madera recipients are Sayra Agustin-Zarate & Omar Agustin-Zarate who are both children of Gargiulo Inc. workers.
The scholarship program was established by union members to support students who demonstrated a commitment to completing their education in spite of financial hardships. These awards are intended to help them achieve their educational goals and can be applied towards any education-related costs, including textbooks, lab fees, uniforms and other expenses associated with their studies. The ¡Si Se Puede!® Scholarships are made possible by generous commitments from the union membership.
Who: Antonio Cortes (Regional Director), UFW Madera Staff, sons and daughters of union members receiving scholarships, their family members, other union members and retirees, and UFW staff.
What: Presentation of ¡Si Se Puede!®Scholarships made possible by contributions from UFW members under union contracts.
When: 6:00 p.m. Sept. 18, 2025.
Where: 450 S. Madera Ave. Suite H, Madera, CA 93637