Farmworker Justice

Farmworker Justice is a national advocacy organization that helps migrant farmworkers improve their wages, working conditions, health, immigration status and access to justice. We engage in litigation, advocacy, education, training and coalition-building.

How do you help people in my community?

Farmworker Justice works in hundreds of communities in almost every state, collaborating with farmworker, religious, public health, government, academic, labor, Latino and immigrant organizations.  In Woodburn, Oregon, we help a group called PCUN educate farmworkers about pesticides.  We connected an upstate New York group called CITA with potential donors for their projects.  We are litigating a case in Siskiyou County in far northern California.  During a years long campaign, we assisted Jamaican farmworkers in Clewiston, Florida.  We inform employment and training programs in rural Minnesota and Ohio about immigration policy developments.  FJ trains farmworkers and health professionals in Yuma, Arizona and Vista, California to educate their co-workers about their how to improve their health.  Through our publications and website, we inform farmworkers and supporters throughout the country about how they can affect the way government officials in Washington, D.C. make decisions.    We constantly communicate with community-based groups to learn and meet their needs. 

Why do you need my support?

Farmworker Justice performs a unique and vital role as a national advocacy, education and litigation organization in the nation’s capital for migrant farmworkers.  Farmworkers cannot afford to pay for our services, which are free, because their wages are too low.  Although we receive foundation grants and government contracts and we have grown to twelve full-time staff, these income sources are not nearly enough to meet the demand for our assistance and services.  We depend on people like you to make charitable, tax-deductible donations to fulfill our mission of bringing a brighter future to the people who put food on our tables. Your donations will help us expand our activities to meet the demand for our assistance by farmworkers and their families. 

How can I be sure that you will use my money wisely and won't waste it?

During 26 years, Farmworker Justice has established a reputation for diligent, high-quality, dedicated service to migrant and seasonal farmworkers.  Farmworker Justice is an efficient, no-frills organization. We are audited every year under extra-strict guidelines required for groups that receive government grants. We have built trust with the farmworker community and others who wish to support farmworkers, which is evidenced in part by the membership on our Board of Directors of so many fine farmworker advocates and supporters.  Many constituencies that wish to support farmworkers rely on us because we have earned their trust.  The people who work for and volunteer with Farmworker Justice are known for the sacrifice they make to do this work, but in reality the Farmworker Justice family views it as a privilege to serve farmworkers.

Can I Volunteer? How?

Yes!  We welcome volunteers to assist us on projects regarding labor, immigration and health issues, as well as on special events and fundraising.  James B. Leonard (a retired federal employee) has been volunteering for eight years because he has found it rewarding, and our appreciation for his help cannot be expressed adequately in words.  Join us!  Please contact us at fj@nclr.org or 202-293-5420.