FHDC visits National Chavez Center

On June 26th, 2010 FHDC joined the United Farm Workers (UFW) and National Farm Workers Service (NFWSC) Center for the Grand Opening Celebration of Villa La Paz. FHDC has had a long standing relationship with the UFW and NFWSC.

The center, named Villa La Paz, is dedicated to Cesar Chavez's legacy of peaceful reconciliation. The center is located in Tehachapi, California, is part of the National Chavez Center. Cesar Chavez is buried on the grounds.

Paul Chavez, Cesar's son administers Villa La Paz for the Chavez Foundation. The elegant building is the former children's wing of the Kern County tuberculosis hospital.

The original building was constructed in 1929. The hospital closed in 1969 as the number of tuberculosis patients dwindled, and the building fell into disuse in the 1990s