Enhancing our community through Education, Culture, Leadership, and Service.

Programs and Events

LMAW Cofounder Dolly Arredondo and Legacy Members, April 2023

LMAW Members, April 2023

League of Mexican American Women

The League of Mexican American Women (the “League”) is a community-based organization established in 1973 by a group of women involved in community and political associations throughout Fresno County.

The League supports opportunities that will promote education, cultural identity, leadership development, and service to the community.

Upcoming Events

Frida Fun Run

Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate Frida Fun Run's 5th Birthday...our Frida Cincoñera!

This isn’t just a race, it’s a chance to have fun while making a real difference in our community. Every registration helps fund scholarships for students in Fresno County, so every step you take supports the next generation. You're having fun and making a difference…how awesome is that?!

Frida Fun Run is already 60% sold out, so don't wait to sign up. Grab your family, coworkers, friends, or create a team and join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit.

Let’s celebrate five amazing years together!

👉 Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM at Fresno City College. Click on the event flyer for more info and to register.

Monthly General Meetings

We host general meetings once a month to connect as members of the League. We hear updates from each committee, review our goals, and determine how we can best partner with each other and other organizations in Fresno County.

General meetings are hosted at Workforce Connection, unless otherwise stated, on the second Saturday of the month and begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Arrive at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and social time! We provide options to attend both in-person and via Zoom.

Workforce Connection is located at 1455 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710

Past Event

ABC30 Action News anchor Graciela Moreno emceed the 49th Annual Fiesta Navideña scholarship fundraiser which included Mariachi, a silent auction, plus a fashion show featuring casual, Tex-Mex, business, and evening wear.

In the News

League of Mexican American Women scholarship recipient shares the impact receiving this scholarship has had in her life.

Courtesy ABC30 Action News, KFSN-TV September 9, 2025

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⚽🏆 Bring Your Team Spirit and Your Winning Smile to the LMAW General Meeting!
Join us on Saturday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m. at Workforce Connection (1455 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA) for a fun and inspiring morning of connection, community, and teamwork.

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our Frida Fun Run Kickoff Fundraiser event. Registration is now open for our upcoming Frida Fun Run on October 3rd at Fresno City College. You can register at:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Fresno/Frida

Save the date and join us for a night of great food, community, and impact!

On Thursday, May 28, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, dine with us at Wahoo’s at Campus Pointe and help support the Fifth Annual Frida Fun Run scholarship fundraiser host

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

For 50 years, Fiesta Navideña has been fueled by dedicated volunteers, generous supporters, and a community that believes in investing in local students.

What began as the vision of co-founder Betty Rodriguez and a small b

Programa Comunitario:

Octavio Duarte habla con voluntarias de La Liga de Mujeres México Americanas, Ambar Mojica y Felicitas Carrillo. Hablan de becas, su próxima carrera - Frida Fun Run 5K, y otros eventos - Adelante Mujer Conference y Fiesta Navideña.