 Synanon began donating things to the UFW; building links with Chavez's movement burnished Dederich's reputation with rich liberals who were among Synanon's core constituency.Dederich suggested that Synanon and the UFW establish a joint communal farm, and although the option was explored, it did not materialise.Following Dederich's advice, Chavez began grooming young people who had grown up in the movement to remain committed to him and his ideals.