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of farmworkers and underserved communities.
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2026 Farmworker Summit
August 4th | 8am - 4pm
The Farmworker Summit is rooted in our mission to honor farmworkers, raise awareness, and empower lasting change. This event brings together community leaders, service providers, educators, advocates, and partners who are committed to uplifting and supporting farmworker communities.
More than just a conference, the summit is a sanctuary for connection. It is a space to:
- Engage in meaningful workshop sessions and panel discussions.
- Connect with valuable resources and community services.
- Strengthen the collaborative networks that advocate for farmworkers and their families.
Our Programs
Our programs are funded through various grants and resources, and while we strive to assist as many individuals as possible, we cannot guarantee or warrant any services. Eligibility for assistance is determined through an application process, and support is contingent upon meeting qualification criteria and the availability of funding. Participation in our programs does not assure that services will be provided.
Workforce Development
- Career counseling and job placement services
- Vocational training and education for in-demand occupations in agriculture
- Adult literacy and basic education programs
- Job search support
Larry B. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
- Award Amount up to $500.00
- Applicants can reside in Oregon or Klickitat/Yakima counties in WA.
- Write a short essay, complete the application form, and submit
Housing
Assistance
- Rental assistance
- Emergency shelter
- Utility bill assistance for overdue payments
- Additional housing resources
Weatherization Program
- Home Energy Audit and Inspection
- Insulation, furnace, duct, water heater evaluation
- Diagnostic testing for air infiltration and heat loss
- Health and safety checks
- Energy bill reduction and home safety improvement
Energy Assistance Program
- Helps Low-Income Households with heating & electricity costs.
- Open to Homeowners & Renters.
- Priority Enrollment for elderly, families with children, and disabled members during the first month.
Larry B. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
- Award Amount up to $500.00
- Applicants can reside in Oregon or Klickitat/Yakima counties in WA.
- Write a short essay, complete the application form, and submit
Housing Assistance
- Rental assistance
- Emergency shelter
- Utility bill assistance for overdue payments
- Additional housing resources
Weatherization Program
- Home Energy Audit and Inspection
- Insulation, furnace, duct, water heater evaluation
- Diagnostic testing for air infiltration and heat loss
- Health and safety checks
- Energy bill reduction and home safety improvement
Energy Assistance Program
- Home Energy Audit and Inspection
- Insulation, furnace, duct, water heater evaluation
- Diagnostic testing for air infiltration and heat loss
- Health and safety checks
- Energy bill reduction and home safety improvement
About Us
Empowering Farmworkers,
Strengthening Communities
Founded in 1979, the Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving agricultural workers and their families regardless of race or background. OHDC is a community action agency that provides job training, housing assistance, and various resources through 8 offices in Oregon, one in Nevada, and a central office in Gresham, Oregon.
OHDC is proud to be one of Oregon’s few statewide organizations supporting the state’s 174,000 agricultural workers and their families, from the Willamette Valley to the Columbia River Gorge and eastern Oregon.
Many of our staff and several board members are former agricultural workers or come from agricultural worker families. Notably, several are graduates of our job training program who have chosen to give back to their communities.
Outreach Efforts
Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) provides outreach services to support individuals and families across Oregon through employment, housing, energy assistance, and health-related support programs. These outreach efforts are funded in part through the U.S. Department of Labor National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), housing and energy assistance programs supported by Oregon Housing and Community Services, and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) partnerships supported through Oregon Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs). Through these partnerships, OHDC continues to connect communities with critical resources and opportunities that promote stability, well-being, and self-sufficiency.
Building Brighter Futures
Our Core Programs & Impact
Our flagship program is our workforce development initiative, primarily funded through the National Farmworker Jobs Program, a Department of Labor training initiative. This program helps agricultural workers and their families secure higher-paying, more stable jobs, both within and outside of agriculture, and assists agricultural workers youth in attending college.
Our housing assistance programs provide agricultural workers with rental and utility assistance, emergency shelter, and support for other household costs, proving essential to agricultural worker families throughout the pandemic.
In addition, OHDC offers weatherization services in Klamath and Lake County to help agricultural workers and other low-income families save on energy costs. Throughout the year, we also provide a wide range of additional support, such as vaccine clinics, heat illness prevention training, and more.