Cesar Chavez Day, founded in 2001, was created to advance the values and legacy of Cesar Chavez. Cesar Chavez Day allows teachers and students and opportunity to collaboratively conceptualize service initiatives that address compelling community needs.

From 2001-2004, the TEAMS Program hosted the Cesar Chavez Conference on Service and Leadership for middle and high school San Francisco Bay Area students and their TEAMS teachers. In April 2003, 120 students created 10 beautiful murals that focused on the values of Cesar Chavez. These murals have been traveling through Bay Area schools to educate other students about the life of Cesar Chavez and the issues that he fought for. Over 50 classrooms were chosen to receive up to $1,400 grants for the implementation of service learning projects with a Chavez focus.

Though this initiative is no longer active, TEAMS commitment to service-learning continues through the Mini Grant Program.