AFOP Member Organizations Mark “Golden” Milestones – Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs

United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS)
AFOP was happy to be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July as United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) marked its 50th anniversary. With the theme “Celebrating the Past and Present” the event included a gala dinner and annual corporation luncheon during which UMOS recognized staff and community partners. Said Lupe Martinez, UMOS President and Chief Executive Officer, “We are also proud of our many friends and supporters, corporate and community partners, past and present board and staff, clients served, as well as elected officials and sister agencies and organizations with similar missions. All are considered part of the UMOS family.”

HELP-New Mexico
HELP-New Mexico also celebrated its 50th milestone with its 50th Anniversary Golden Gala & Golf Tournament last month in Albuquerque. HELP-New Mexico was created and incorporated as Home Education Livelihood Program, Inc. in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches and its successor, the New Mexico Conference of Churches and Church Women United. The founders included pastors, ranchers, farmworkers, housewives, businessmen, and government workers. The HELP-New Mexico organization is governed by a board of directors representing sectors including public, business, low income, Native American, parents, and other community members.