California Migrant Ministry

California Migrant Ministry
Founded1920s (state offshoot); formally active in California since 1957
FounderNational Migrant Ministry (national initiative)
DissolvedRenamed National Farm Worker Ministry in 1971
TypeNon‑profit · Ecumenical Christian organization
PurposeProvide direct services and support farmworkers’ organizing and social justice efforts
HeadquartersCalifornia, U.S.
Area served
Migrant and seasonal farm workers in California
ServicesChildcare camps, literacy & English classes, hygiene instruction, food/hygiene distribution, daycare, health outreach
Key people
Doug Still (CMM director, from 1957); Chris Hartmire (director, 1961–1971)
AffiliationsCommunity Service Organization, United Farm Workers (UFW), National Migrant Ministry

The California Migrant Ministry (CMM) was a non-profit organization that played a significant role in the 20th century farm worker movement.