In this newsletter: discover how acts of solidarity are changing lives through CATA’s emergency fund, get an inside look at our fight for immigrant workers’ rights in Maryland, and check out what’s planned this season at our Bridgeton community garden.
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CATA's Solidarity Fund Provides Emergency Assistance to the Immigrant Community

When the pandemic hit, undocumented immigrants—many of them essential workers—were left without support. No stimulus checks, no unemployment benefits. But our community refused to let them face it alone.

That’s why CATA created the Solidarity Fund in 2020. Since then, we’ve distributed $225,000 in emergency aid to help over 400 immigrant workers pay for food, rent, and other urgent needs.

G.P., one of the workers we supported, shared:

"When I was facing a serious worry, I couldn't fully pay my rent and had nowhere else to turn. I reached out to the organization, and they supported me. I felt relieved and happy to be able to meet a need that was weighing heavily on me."

Learn how this fund is still making a difference today—and why your support matters more than ever.

Together, we continue the fight for justice and dignity.

Stand with the immigrant community and support the CATA Solidarity Fund Today!
Learn more about how CATA is standing up for immigrant workers in Maryland!
In our latest blog, we share the different ways our team is supporting workers through outreach, education, and advocacy:
  • Supporting a Towson University study to improve healthcare for poultry processing workers
  • Expanding the RESPIRAR project to address farmworker respiratory health
  • Offering resources and legal referrals through our Salisbury office
  • Advocating for immigrant protections at the state level alongside partners like the ACLU of Maryland
From visiting trailer parks to distributing Know Your Rights materials, to hosting community meetings and pushing for policy change, CATA Maryland is committed to building safer, stronger communities for immigrant families.
 
Questions? Contact:
Jean-Frandy Philogene – jphilogene@cata-farmworkers.org
Leila Borrero-Krouse – lborrerokrouse@cata-farmworkers.org
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The garden is waking up—and you're invited to be part of the season!

After a restful winter, our Food Justice Team has been busy planning another powerful season at the Bridgeton Community Garden—and there's something for everyone!

Volunteer workdays (2x/month starting in May)
Weekly Market Days every Wednesday evening starting June 25
Hands-on workshops like Tomato Talk and Natural Dyes
Youth Food Justice Internship (ages 15–19) — now accepting applications!

From growing food to growing community, there are many ways to get involved this year. 🌱

Questions? Email Kathia at kramirez@cata-farmworkers.org or Jose at jspellmanlopez@cata-farmworkers.org

 Read our full blog post for all the details!

CATA - The Farmworker Support Committee

4 S. Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Phone 856-881-2507

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