Recognition of Lifelong Service

Offers a 13-week GED preparation course in English and Spanish for migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Yuma County. Administers the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), through which approximately 1,000 adult migrant farmworkers have earned their GED. Has graduated 1,200 farmworkers from adult education GED programs.

Offers a 13-week GED preparation course in English and Spanish for migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Yuma County. Administers the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), through which approximately 1,000 adult migrant farmworkers have earned their GED. Has graduated 1,200 farmworkers from adult education GED programs.

Offers a 13-week GED preparation course in English and Spanish for migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Yuma County, with classes in San Luis and Somerton. Administers the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), through which approximately 1,000 adult migrant farmworkers have earned their GED. Has graduated 1,200 farmworkers from adult education GED programs.

Developed an Aircraft Structures training program in partnership with Bombardier and Pima County Workforce to provide career pathways in high-demand occupations.

Developed an Aircraft Structures training program in partnership with Bombardier and Pima County Workforce to provide career pathways in high-demand aerospace occupations.

Operates a certified organic garden in Arivaca, AZ that produces fresh, organically grown food distributed to rural food banks, hot meal programs, and community members with environmental sensitivities; also sells at farmers markets and offers subscription shares.

Administers an award program recognizing individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving services for economically disadvantaged, migrant, and seasonal farmworkers. LULAC established a National Humanitarian Award named after Dr. Arnold in 2008.

Provides day treatment and residential services to 300 developmentally disabled clients through 15 group homes. Operates a behavioral health program with over 30 counselors serving South Western Arizona.

Operates 11 charter high schools, including seven campuses of PPEP TEC High School serving over 900 students, with 3,500 at-risk students graduated since 1995. Also operates YouthBuild programs where youth ages 17–24 earn GEDs and learn job skills while building affordable housing.

Operates seven campuses of PPEP TEC High School serving over 900 students and has graduated 3,500 at-risk students since 1995. Established 11 charter high schools that have collectively graduated 3,500 students with full high school diplomas.

Operates seven campuses of PPEP TEC High School serving over 900 students and has graduated 3,500 at-risk students since 1995. Established 11 charter high schools that have awarded full high school diplomas to at-risk youth.

Operates a certified organic garden in Arivaca, AZ, which provides fresh produce to rural food banks and hot meal programs, sells at farmers markets, offers subscription shares, and distributes free vegetables to community members with environmental sensitivities.

Operates a certified organic garden in Arivaca, AZ that provides fresh produce to rural food banks and hot meal programs, sells at farmers markets, offers subscription shares, and distributes free vegetables to community members with environmental sensitivities. The garden also offers an onsite training program in gardening and landscaping.

Offers an onsite training program in gardening and landscaping and hosts an international Woofer program to support volunteerism and experiential learning.

Provides technical and financial assistance to import/export businesses in the Arizona/Sonora Border Region and beyond.

Provides day treatment and residential services to 300 developmentally disabled clients through 15 group homes.

Provided used vehicle donations, ecological housing support, and emergency assistance during natural disasters. Organized the Hurricanes Katrina/Rita Farmworker Relief partnership in 2005, described as the largest non-governmental interstate relief effort of its kind.

Provided emergency assistance during natural disasters, including used vehicle donations and ecological housing support. Organized the Hurricanes Katrina/Rita Farmworker Relief partnership in 2005, described as the largest non-governmental interstate relief effort of its kind.