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Celebrate Cesar's Birthday during
Farm Worker Awareness Week
March 30 - April 5, 2008
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I only want the people of the United States to think about us,
 because the hands that feed them are ours.
Juventino Lucas Aguado, NC farm worker, speaking with Student Action with Farmworkers intern
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BACKGROUND:
In the spring, NFWM traditionally encourages each of our supporters to celebrate Cesar's birthday by sharing your commitment to farm worker justice with others. Your commitment changes others.
Use this time of celebration & remembrance to continue Cesar's work.
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Look over the ideas and resources below
and choose something that works for you.
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SIMPLE:
Invite Friends
Invite several people you care about to learn more from the voices of farm workers.
There are beautiful video internet resources available on the lives & struggles of farm workers today.
Reflect together on what you've seen & heard and then act to support a current farmworker campaign.
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SIMPLER:
Weekend Worship 
Include Cesar & farm workers in your congregation’s weekend worship.
Talk with your pastor or liturgist about including a prayer honoring Cesar and farm workers .
Announce that postcards or a petition will be available for to support a current farmworker campaign.
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SIMPLEST:
Meals & Meetings
How many meetings will you attend in FWA week? How many times will you pray at meals with others?
Each of these is a perfect chance to pray & act simply for farm workers. Briefly tell the others why you care about Cesar & farm workers, offer the prayer, then invite people to sign a postcard or petition for a current farmworker campaign.
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Do you teach? Lead a study group?
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