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Warwick Area Farmworker Organization Inc
Goshen, NY · EIN 854221804 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · wafarmworkers.org
revenue
$181K
expenses
$183K
net assets
$38K
employees
25
volunteers
40
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

Warwick Area Farmworker Organization provides support services to farmworkers and their families. These services include a food pantry; summer,winter and youth programs for children; linkages to health care and addressing the social determinants of health.

profile · synthesized from sources

Warwick Area Farmworker Organization provides support services to farmworkers and their families in Orange County, NY. The organization operates a food pantry, youth programs, and health outreach initiatives, with a focus on addressing social determinants of health. It is governed by a board that includes farmworkers, community members, and local leaders.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to farmworker families through a local pantry distribution system
Outreach Services
Community health worker outreach and linkages to healthcare services for farmworkers
Youth Programs
Offers after-school programs and summer camp for children of farmworkers
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Provide after-school tutoring and enrichment
      Offers after-school care, academic support, and tutoring programs for children of farmworker families, including structured learning and volunteer-assisted reading activities.
    • Provide weekly youth and family programs
      Operates ongoing weekly programs including Homework Club, life skills groups (e.g., LYLAS, YOLOs, Epic Boys, Boys Council), daycare, and enrichment activities for children and youth aged 10–17, with transportation provided.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Connect farmworkers to health care services
      Facilitates access to health care for farmworkers and their families through outreach, partnerships, and on-site services, including mental health awareness workshops and public healthcare clinics.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Deliver job skills and vocational training
      Provides job skills training programs for youth and adults as part of annual programming to support workforce readiness and economic empowerment.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Deliver seasonal and holiday support programs
      Organizes annual events including holiday celebration luncheons, a Christmas Store offering donated new items at reduced prices, and winter coat distribution for over 80 children in farmworker families.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute health and safety materials in agricultural settings
      Provides Safety Backpacks containing essential items and educational materials to promote health and safety among farmworkers and their families in agricultural environments.
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
    • Lead community values development initiatives
      Launched and conducted the Core Value Project in 2023, a participatory process engaging board members, community members, youth, parents, and Community Health Workers in defining organizational values and aligning them with key activities.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate food pantry and food distribution services
      Runs a food pantry at the Alamo Community Center in Goshen, NY, providing food distribution services to farmworker families and community members. This includes ongoing pantry operations and seasonal food support initiatives.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Organize community wellness and support groups
      Hosts the Bienestar program, which provides group learning and discussion sessions for adults focused on well-being, as well as the Pine Island Walking Club, a weekly community walking group promoting physical and social health.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Provide adult education and language classes
      Offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on Sundays from fall through spring for adults of all proficiency levels, supporting integration and communication skills.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Provide transportation for program participants
      Offers transportation services for youth and adults participating in evening and weekend programs, ensuring access to educational, recreational, and health-related activities.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run summer enrichment programs for farmworker children
      Manages and operates a 7-week summer camp and enrichment program for up to 100 migrant farmworker children annually, focusing on reading, arts, crafts, sports, and dance. The program has been led by WAFO since 1959 and is conducted in partnership with the US Department of Education Migrant Education Program.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Support regional farmworker communities through a community center
      Provides comprehensive services and support to farmworkers in the region through operation of a community center, including programming, staffing, and outreach.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • Train Youth Community Health Workers
      Partners with institutions such as Morehouse School of Medicine to certify teens from the WAFO community as Youth Community Health Workers, building capacity in public health outreach and peer education.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$181K
Contributions & grants$181K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$74K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$39K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$38K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 16
  • Candido Sierra — Member
  • Chris Ashman — Chairperson
  • Chris Pawelski — Member
  • Eileen McManus — Secretary
  • Elba Bizoni — Treasurer
  • Elfego Rivera Cruz — Member
  • Jessica Herrara — Member
  • Johanna Zacarias — Member
  • Jose Morales — Member
  • Leticia Gutierrez — Member
  • Maria Louisa Gutierrez — Member
  • Maricella Rivera Cruz — Member
  • Marilyn Ortiz — Member
  • Mayra Palma — Member
  • Raul Gutierrez — Member
  • Sharon Halper — Member
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Alamo Community Center Partner — Member of the coalition supporting the Summer Enrichment Program.
  • Audubon Society Partner — Collaborates with Warwick Area Farmworker Organization Inc. on the Dulce Esperanza Summer Camp program.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Partners with Warwick Area Farmworker Organization Inc. in the Dulce Esperanza Summer Camp program.
  • Florida Union Free School District Partner — Holly Aftel is an elementary ENL teacher for the district and supports WAFO families, including students she works with during the school year.
  • Hudson River HealthCare Partner — Member of the coalition supporting the Summer Enrichment Program.
  • Hudson Valley Food Bank Partner — Provides food donations to WAFO through a program supported by the Town of Warwick to assist farmworker families.
  • Migrant Education Partner — Member of the coalition supporting the Summer Enrichment Program.
  • Morehouse School of Medicine Partner — Collaborated to certify WAFO teens as Youth Community Health Workers.
  • Orange County Council of Churches Partner — Founded the Warwick Area Migrant Committee (WAMC) in 1959.
  • Pine Island Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-sponsors the Pine Island Walking Club initiative with WAFO to promote community engagement and wellness.
  • Seward High School Partner — Allison Secord is an ENL teacher at Seward High School and works with children attending WAFO's Dulce Esperanza Camp.
  • St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Partner — Hosts WAFO’s annual Christmas Store event, providing space for the program.
  • Sun River Health Partner — Jobeth Leon serves as Outreach Coordinator for Sun River Health at the Goshen site.
  • Sun River Health Partner — WAFO is affiliated with Sun River Health and collaborates on service delivery, including healthcare support and seasonal programs.
  • Sunriver Healthcare Partner — Provider of health and human services and staffing for the Community Center and Summer Enrichment Program
  • Town of Warwick Government — Supports WAFO through a food donation program administered in partnership with the Hudson Valley Food Bank.
  • US Department of Education Migrant Education Program Partner — Leading partner in the Summer Enrichment Program
  • Warwick Valley School District Partner — Provides access to Pine Island School as a site for the Summer Enrichment Program.
  • Wickham Works Partner — Collaborates with Warwick Area Farmworker Organization Inc. on the Dulce Esperanza Summer Camp program.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Child-Centered Community Development Model
    methodology: child-centered community development
    By focusing on youth education and well-being, we drive long-term community change because investing in children strengthens families and creates generational impact.
  • Community-Centered Service Delivery Through Culturally Congruent Outreach
    methodology: culturally_congruent_health_outreach
    By delivering services through trusted Community Health Workers who share language and culture with the community, we increase health engagement because cultural congruence builds trust and reduces barriers to care.
  • Integrated Support Services Addressing Social Determinants of Health
    methodology: integrated_support_services
    By providing coordinated access to food, youth programming, and health care linkages, we improve health outcomes because addressing interconnected social needs leads to more effective and sustainable well-being.