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Southern Arizona Community Activists
Held the
2026 Congressman Raúl Grijalva Award Luncheon
Celebrating the 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Southern Arizona organizations and individuals submitted nominations to recognize those who serve to better our communities and improve the lives of all. We hope you will join us, along with Guest of Honor Representative Adelita Grijalva, CD7, to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the Southern Arizona community.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 11AM – 2PM
El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington Rd.
Activity Center, Bldg. #9, Tucson, AZ
2026 Raúl Grijalva Award Honorees
• Anakarina Rodriguez, Arizona Organizing Director, Care in Action/National Domestic Workers Alliance, Constituent Services Rep. for Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva
• Kat Rodriguez, Community activist and founding member of the Migrant Trail Organizing Committee
2026 Grijalva “Certificate of Recognition”
• Francis Glad, Activist Community Member, Nogales, AZ
• Laura Horton-Charles, Union Representative, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 99
• Christina McVie, Environmental Activist
SACA
Educate, Agitate, Activate
Building Strong Arizona Communities
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*Protecting Essential Programs : Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Minimum Wage, Human Rights, Union Support
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*Embracing Democracy and principles of equality and fair treatment
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*Defending voting rights and fair representation