FLAP 26th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, at Tanta Peruvian Restaurant on October 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
On October 28th, 2025, the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project – FLAP will have its 26th Annual Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser! At this event, FLAP will be presenting the 13th Beckman Farmworker Advocate of the Year Award to Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya
To recognize her dedication to improve working conditions and opportunities for low-wage workers and their households in the cannery, farms, greenhouse, landscaping, meat, nursery, packinghouse, poultry, restaurants, and snow plowing industries.
The organization will also be presenting Recognition Awards to Attorney Jose Rivero for his Dedication as FLAP Board of Directors for more than 21 Years andmeeting the legal needs of the workers who put the food on our tables
A Foundation Recognition to Jane Lombardi of The Resurrection Project for her commitment to meet the needs of low-wage workers.
FLAP 5-Year Recognition Awards
Sasha Reyes – FLAP’s Advocacy and Intake Specialist
Juan Zamarripa – FLAP’s Community Navigator
If you would like to join our commitment to FLAP’s mission to improve working conditions and opportunities for low-wage workers who bring the food to our tables please make a donation and order your ticket below.
Tuesday, October 28th – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Chicago Temple
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Suggested admission is $150 per person and includes dinner, one ticket for a raffle, recognition in our program book, and the opportunity to support FLAP’s mission to improve working conditions and opportunities of low-wage workers in the food industries.
If you would like to contribute an item to the fundraiser silent auction and/or raffle and/or are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alexandra Sossa, Bilingual Chief Executive Officer, at asossa@flapillinois.org.
Order your ticket now!
If you prefer to send us a check, please make it payable to FLAP and mail it to:
77 W. Washington
# 1100
Chicago, IL 60602
Attending this celebration is not only a wonderful way to show your support to low-wage workers but also an excellent networking opportunity. Typically, our event draws attorneys, donors, consulates, foundations, non-profit organizations, FLAP‘s partners, and those interested in collaborating with FLAP to support low-wage workers. Our board would be thrilled to have you join us in celebration!