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A Celebration of Legacy, Labor, and Los Angeles
Join the Miguel Contreras Foundation on Tuesday, May 5th, for our 2026 Cinco de Mayo Awards: BLOOM, honoring the legacy of Miguel Contreras, the strength of the Los Angeles labor movement, and the resilience of our city.
After a difficult year for Los Angeles, BLOOM is a celebration of renewal, joy, and collective power, recognizing how far we’ve come and recommitting to the future we are building together.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with live music and dancing, inspiring speakers and awards, great food, an open bar, and the chance to connect with labor leaders, organizers, artists, and community members from across LA.
Come celebrate our city, our movement, and the work ahead - and help LA bloom!
As the main fundraiser for the Miguel Contreras Foundation, in partnership with the LA Fed, your support helps sustain programs that empower workers and their families.
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We look forward to celebrating with you!
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Your ticket to the Miguel Contreras Cinco de Mayo Awards does more than secure a seat at the celebration — it directly supports the next generation of workers in Los Angeles.
Your support helps make possible:
🎓 Scholarships for Career Training
Covering tuition, program fees, certifications, and equipment for participants pursuing careers in industries like healthcare, entertainment, and logistics.
🤝 Case Management & Career Guidance
Dedicated staff work one-on-one with participants to navigate training programs, resumes, and interviews, helping them to overcome barriers, and successfully transition into careers.
💛 Supportive Services
Assistance with transportation, stipends, emergency needs, and other critical supports that help participants stay enrolled and succeed.
🚀 Workforce Pathways to Union Careers
Programs that connect participants directly with apprenticeship opportunities, employers, and unions that offer family-sustaining wages and long-term career growth.
Together, we are investing in opportunity youth and adult workers pursuing pathways into good-paying union careers, strengthening families, and building a more equitable future for Los Angeles.