Fundraising Dinner
Farmworker Coordinating Council
Welcome to the official website of the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach, Inc. (FWCC). We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 agency located in Palm Beach County, Florida. For the last 30 years, we have served thousands of farm workers families living in our community. With two offices located in Lake Worth and Belle Glade, the FWCC provides food, clothing, emergency assistance and many other social and human services to our clients.
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Fund Raising Event at the Player's Club in Wellington Wednesday, 07 July 2010 18:09 |   
 On June 24th, our Business Advisory Council - Friends of the Council (FOC) of the Farmworker Coordinating Council got together at the Player’s Club in Wellington for an evening of networking & fun. The fundraiser was spearheaded by Jim Cruz, co-chair of the FOC: Resource Development Sub-Committee. Manuel Allende, Executive Director, expressed his appreciation for the support of those who attended and in particular to all the members of the Friends of the Council for their ongoing commitment and support. Fore more pictures of the event click on the Read More Link Ms. Joseph receives the keys to her new mobile home Monday, 26 April 2010 16:09 |
The Farmworker Coordinating Council arranged for the purchased of a mobile home by Mrs. Joseph, including repairs and installation of a ramp in order for her son’s wheel chair to access the home. Her son suffers from cerebral palsy. The agency also arranged for the purchase of furniture and appliances for the family. The funds were donated via the Palm Beach Post “2009 Season to Share” program. Ms. Joseph and her family will now be able to live in an affordable, sanitary and safe home that she can truly call her own! Before moving to her new place, Mrs. Joseph had to carry her son into their tiny one bedroom, second floor apartment where she lived with her three children.The new place is a three bedroom mobile home, with enough space for the entire family. Her monthly rental expense was reduced by $300 monthly. She will be able to sustain her family at a much more affordable level thanks to the donators of the 2009 Season to Share! |
FWCC Awarded Grant from Non Profits First Monday, 28 June 2010 20:03 |
 The Farmworker Coordinating Council has received a grant for $9,600t from Non Profits First. The grant will be used for capacity building, specifically to explore two new program areas: micro enterprise loan and farm worker affordable housing. The Micro Enterprise Loan program will serve as a funding source and technical assistance to farm workers who want to start a new business or expand their current business. Several clients have already expressed their interest in participating in the program The idea behind the program is to help our clients become more economic independent self-sufficient. Once developed, the farm worker housing program will provide our clients with access to affordable housing in their community. The grant will allow the agency to hire consultants who will work with the Executive Director and the Board of Director in identifying resources for the new initiatives, as well as to develop a frame work for both areas..
Last Updated (Monday, 28 June 2010 21:01) Cesar Chavez Luncheon 2010
There was plenty of food, music and a guest speaker was featured: Dr. Robert Watson, professor of American Studies at Lynn University. Dr. Watson passionately spoke about the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, the great farm worker advocate and leader who dedicated his life to improve working conditions for farm workers across the US. Mexican songs and rhythms had guests singing & dancing with delicious Latin food, courtesy of Sedano’s Supermarkets. Several donors & supporters were recognized for their outstanding contributions: Mr. & Mrs. Keith & Yvette Lane, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, attorneys at law and Sedano’s Supermarkets. More than 80 guests, staff, Board Members and community leaders attended the luncheon including City of Lake Worth Commission Jennings. This was the second year that the agency celebrated Cesar Chavez Day. For more pictures of the event, please go here
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On Friday, April 23rd, 2010, our Executive Director, Manuel Allende presented the keys to Mrs. Joseph’s newly renovated mobile home. Mrs. Joseph is a 2009 Palm Beach Post 
The local mariachi group known as Miriachi Pancho Villa sang“Las Mañanitas”, as the Farmworker Coordinating Council commenced its annual celebration of Cesar Chavez Day. The celebration was held on March 31st, 2010 with a luncheon at Compass Community Center in Lake Worth. 
