Dolores Huerta Foundation Announces Seeds of Change Gala with Surprise Musical Performance and Honorees

Los Angeles, CA – October 3, 2024 – The Dolores Huerta Foundation is excited to announce its Seeds of Change Gala, taking place on October 10th, 2024, at Candela La Brea in Los Angeles. The evening will include a special surprise musical performance and will honor three outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the arts, social justice, and community activism.

This year’s honorees are:

• Dennis Leoni – Award-winning executive producer, writer, and director who created Resurrection Blvd., the first and longest-running Latino dramatic series in U.S. television history. Leoni continues to develop series projects, film scripts, and web series for major networks, studios, and the internet.

• Cristela Alonzo – Comedian, actress, writer, and producer. Alonzo made history as the first Latina woman to create, write, and star in her own network TV show, Cristela. She is a passionate advocate for immigration, citizenship, and economic opportunity, and continues to use her platform to address social issues.

• Salvador Contreras – A student activist at Bakersfield College, Contreras is a first-generation Mexican-American and advocate for education equity, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, and environmental justice.

The gala will bring together community leaders, supporters, and change-makers for a night of celebration and empowerment in support of the Foundation’s vital work in organizing communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice

“We are thrilled to celebrate these extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to uplifting others and creating lasting change,” said Camila Chavez Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. “With their contributions, along with the support of our community, we continue our work to fight for justice and equity.”

Event Details:

• Date: October 10th, 2024

• Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Location: Candela La Brea, 831 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

• Tickets and Sponsorships: https://doloreshuerta.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SeedsofChangeBenefitingDoloresHuertaFoundation/tabid/1493680/Default.aspx

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, visit our event webpage or contact Christian Baer at (661) 310-0527 or [email protected].

About the Dolores Huerta Foundation
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. Through education and advocacy, the Foundation engages in efforts to improve education, health, and civic participation in historically marginalized communities.