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The Farmworker Coordinating Council


Our Mission:

The Mission of the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach
County, Inc. is to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of migrant and seasonal farm workers through education, advocacy, and access to services.

The FWCC is a non-profit corporation, classified under section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and chartered by the state of Florida as a non-profit corporation since 1978. The FWCC was created for the purpose of assisting farm workers in need of social and human services, who for reasons of language, lack of transportation, legal status, or economic conditions are unable to participate in programs or services for which they are eligible.


Our 30th Aniversary

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For more photos from the 30th Aniversary
CLICK HERE: Aniversary


 

HAPPY EASTER - 2008!

Thanks to our friends who provided 10 Easter Dinners
this weekend for our clients! Please enjoy the photos...click here: Easter


Financial Literacy Program -- several FWCC clients attended our two initial programs in Lake Worth and Belle Glade in January. The workshops were conducted by two of our staff members. These workshops will be offered monthly in both offices.

We are SO pleased to announce that one of our families has become part of the Palm Beach Post's SEASON TO SHARE program.



SILVIA HERRERA -- With husband gone, mother wonders how family will survive.

The Herreras’ Wish...
Silvia Herrera needs money to regain her financial stability, pay the mortgage, monthly bills, funeral bills for her husband, and to give Gabriela a traditional quinceanera, 15th birthday party. She would love to give her daughters a bedroom set, a trip to Disney World, iPods, bicycles and a goldfish.

View the video and learn more about this family
by clicking this link: Herrera


Download the current Newsletter (SPRING 2008) (PDF format)

Make your tax-deductible donation through this convenient and secure
Pay Pal Link...

 
Board of Directors Meeting
:

Next Meeting: Aug. 20, 2008. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings.

If you would like to attend, please call Manuel Allende for details.
Telephone: (561) 533-7227. Meeting Calendar

Download the current Newsletter (SPRING 2008) (PDF format)
 

Special-needs kids need extra special touch...

Board of director member and secretary, Gayle Zavala receives honor.
Click here to read the story from USA Today. Zavala


 

Our Board of Directors.

FWCC has been awarded a Grant from the National Farmworker Jobs Program (Dept. of Labor) for housing assistance for farm workers.

2008 Scholarship Awards Announced


FWCC receives Silver Level Award from the
Center for Non-Profit Excellence. Click Logo for more info.




FWCC's family: Tomas Alonzo, selected by the Palm Beach Post for the Season to Share (4th year one of FWCC's families has been selected). For the La Palma story, please click: Alonzo



 


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Main Office: 1010 Tenth Avenue, Suite #1 · Lake Worth, FL 33460 · (561) 533-7227 · fax: (561) 533-6099