named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Outreach Worker Conference
Professional gathering for advocates and service providers to network, share strategies, and improve collective impact for farmworker communities
Family Preparedness Clinics
Offers direct assistance preparing legal documents such as power of attorney, health care proxy, and parental designations to protect families during emergencies
Farmworker Assistance Project
Supports farmworker families during emergencies and organizes community events including Christmas Fiesta, School Supplies Giveaway, and Health Fairs
Immigrant Justice Initiative
Provides legal support, family preparedness clinics, and know-your-rights trainings for immigrant families navigating the U.S. immigration system
Know Your Rights Trainings
Free multilingual workshops educating immigrants on their legal rights, interactions with ICE, deportation defense, and emergency planning
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 2 activities
- Conducts multilingual Know Your Rights workshopsOffers free, accessible workshops in multiple languages to educate immigrants on their legal rights, interactions with authorities, deportation defense, and emergency planning.
- Distributes multilingual Know Your Rights educational materialsProduces and distributes brochures covering immigration rights, employment protections, pesticide safety, labor trafficking awareness, and family preparedness to empower farmworkers and migrants with critical information.
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Immigration Legal Services 2 activities
- Implements Iniciativa por la Justicia del Inmigrante (IJI)Runs the Iniciativa por la Justicia del Inmigrante (IJI), launched in March 2025, to support immigrant families navigating the U.S. immigration system through education, legal preparation, and advocacy.
- Operates Family Preparedness Clinics for immigrant familiesHosts clinics that assist immigrant families in preparing legal documents such as guardianship forms, powers of attorney, travel permissions, and healthcare proxies to ensure family stability during emergencies or immigration enforcement actions.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in farmworker and migrant support effortsMobilizes volunteers to participate in outreach, education, advocacy, and direct assistance programs serving farmworkers and migrant families.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Facilitates collaboration and information exchange among farmworker-serving organizationsCoordinates a coalition that enables member organizations to share resources, advocate collectively, and improve service delivery for farmworkers and migrant families across Western New York.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts annual conference to support farmworkers and funds Farmworker Assistance ProjectOrganizes an annual conference that brings together stakeholders and raises funds specifically directed to the Farmworker Assistance Project.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operates physical office in Rochester, NY for service deliveryMaintains a fixed location in Rochester, NY, serving as a hub for delivering programs, resources, and support services to farmworkers and migrant families.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organizes community events for farmworker familiesHosts annual events such as the Christmas Fiesta, School Supplies Giveaway, and Health Fairs to provide direct support, build community, and connect families with services.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Provides direct services, advocacy, and outreach to farmworkers and migrant familiesOffers a comprehensive suite of services including legal advocacy, emergency support, multilingual education, and resource navigation to promote the well-being and rights of farmworkers and migrant families in Western New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$996K
Contributions & grants$717K72%
Program service revenue$243K24%
Investment income$35K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$804K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$587K
Grants paid out$46K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$750K
Cash$468K
Investments$0
Liabilities$255K
Net assets$495K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Sanchez | Executive Director | 35 | $97K |
board members · 11
- Amber Mesita — Secretary (through 9/20/24)
- Arlene Jones Wilson — Board Chair
- Cindy Lopez-Paz — Vice-Chair
- David E Bell — Member at Large (starting 11/1/24)
- Gabriel Marcano — Member at Large
- Maryann Rivera-Dannert — Member at Large (through 12/23/24)
- Michelle Medina — Member at Large (starting 11/1/24)
- Rashid Muhammad — Member at Large (through 4/14/24)
- Ricky Rivera — Member at Large (starting 11/1/24)
- Steven E Cole — Treasurer
- Wanda Martinez-Johncox — Member at Large
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- ENLACE NY Partner — Partner organization linked through coalition website resources.
- Enlace NY Partner — Partner organization linked from the WNY Coalition's website for collaborative initiatives.
- Farmworker Protective Committee Partner — Partner organization collaborating on immigrant support services, as indicated by shared branding in Family Preparedness Clinics
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Network Modelmethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy fostering collaboration and information sharing among farmworker service providers, the organization amplifies collective advocacy and improves service delivery, because coordinated networks increase systemic reach and reduce duplication.
- Community-Centered, Dignity-Focused Supportmethodology: community-centered supportBy delivering legal and preparedness services through a community-centered model, the organization strengthens trust and engagement, because culturally grounded, dignity-respecting approaches improve access and collective solidarity among migrant populations.
- Integrated Service Delivery with Rights-Based Empowermentmethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy combining direct services, advocacy, education, and outreach within a unified framework, the organization advances farmworker dignity and self-sufficiency, because integrated support increases accessibility and rights awareness leads to greater agency and protection.
- Rights-Based Education for Empowermentmethodology: rights-based educationBy educating farmworkers on their legal and safety rights, the organization enables self-protection and advocacy, because awareness of rights increases individual agency and reduces vulnerability to exploitation.