Amount

Impact

$5 – $15

Provides direct, immediate support:

-A small grocery voucher to help a farmworker purchase fresh produce or culturally specific food boxes. 

-Contribution toward a fuel card, easing transportation costs to training.

Supplies such as masks, hand sanitizer, or basic hygiene kits for farmworker households.

$20 – $35

Supports wellness and basic training needs:

-Partial care packages for heat and stress prevention, including sunscreen, gloves, a reusable water bottle, and a protective hat.

-Educational materials for ESL or literacy programs.

$40-$65

Expands access to skill-building and essential support:

-Covers partial fees for ESL, adult education, or vocational workshops.

-Supports family-focused workshops on nutrition, health, or financial literacy.

-Contribution toward the Larry Sanchez Scholarship Fund, helping farmworker youth pursue higher education.

-Contributes to case management services for housing, healthcare, and workforce development.  

$75 – $250

Supports farmworkers as they work toward stability and independence by providing:
– Partial rental or utility assistance, preventing service shutoffs.
– Career development resources such as ESL enrollment, resume-building workshops, or computer lab access.
– Transportation support for training programs, ensuring workers can access new opportunities.
– Contributions to case management services such as referrals to housing, food, or healthcare resources.

$500 – $1,000

Invests in long-term growth and education, such as:
– Covering the cost of GED preparation classes or industry-specific safety certifications.
– Funding adult education, vocational training, or ESL programs that increase earning potential.
– Supporting technology access through laptops or software for farmworkers advancing their skills.
– Expanding access to professional workshops that build job readiness.

$2,500 – $5,000

Provides critical support for stability and upward mobility, including:
– Full rental or utility assistance through OHDC’s Housing Assistance Program, preventing homelessness for families.
– Sponsoring a cohort of farmworkers in job-readiness workshops, ESL classes, and technology training.
– Weatherization upgrades for households—such as insulation, furnace repair, or energy-efficient improvements.
– Expanded access to certifications and training opportunities.

$7,500 – $15,000

Strengthens community-wide impact by:
– Providing holistic case management for dozens of farmworker families, connecting them to housing, healthcare, and job opportunities.
– Sponsoring vocational training cohorts in trades, healthcare, or agricultural careers.
– Sustaining OHDC’s outreach teams, ensuring rural farmworker communities are connected with culturally-appropriate services.
– Expanding scholarship support for farmworker youth pursuing higher education.

$25,000 – $50,000

Transforms the future of farmworker communities across Oregon by:
– Expanding OHDC’s statewide presence, ensuring consistent access to job training, housing assistance, and emergency support services.
– Investing in infrastructure and partnerships that build pathways to stability and economic mobility.
– Sponsoring statewide initiatives that combine housing, education, and workforce development.