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New Napa County Housing Opportunity for Farmworkers - Nueva oportunidad de vivienda en el condado de Napa para los trabajadores del campo

10/21/2022

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Heritage Housing & Valle Verde - an 88-unit Affordable Housing project – is under construction, after 7 years in the making.  The project is a mix of supportive housing, and includes 27 units that will be set-aside for Agricultural Labor/Farmworkers through state funding. Applications will be open closer to the completion of construction, but interest can be indicated by filling out a short form on the Burbank Housing website now. Learn more.
Heritage Housing & Valle Verde - un proyecto de 88 unidades de vivienda accesible - está en construcción, después de 7 años en desarrollo.  El proyecto es una mezcla de viviendas de apoyo, e incluye 27 unidades que serán reservados para los trabajadores del campo / Agricultura a través de la financiación estatal. Las solicitudes se abrirán más cerca de la finalización de la construcción, pero se puede indicar el interés rellenando un breve formulario en el sitio web de Burbank Housing ahora. Lea el folleto para trabajadores del campo
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Night Work Safety Training Video with Light Meter Instructions

10/26/2021

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​Michael Alvarez, Cal /OSHA Outreach Trainer, reviews night work safety requirements in this new 20 minute video. The video is available in both English and Spanish and includes an explanation of the night work standards issued July 1, 2020, illumination levels required for different tasks, and a description of how to use the Extech LT40 Light Meter.
Michael Álvarez, capacitador de Cal /OSHA, da un repaso a los requisitos de seguridad en el trabajo nocturno en este nuevo video de 20 minutos. El video está disponible en inglés y español e incluye una explicación de las normas de trabajo nocturno emitidas el 1 de julio de 2020, los niveles de iluminación requeridos para las diferentes tareas y una descripción de cómo utilizar el medidor de luz LT40 de Extech.
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Connect with the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation on WhatsApp

7/8/2021

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​The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation is pleased to announce they are now on WhatsApp, our first Spanish-only communication channel. WhatsApp is a free messaging app used by over 2 billion people in more than 180 countries.
 
We encourage you to join today and share the link with others to receive these benefits:
  1. Register directly for FWF educational programs and events.
  2. Get real-time updates on community resources available to Napa County farmworkers including financial aid
  3. Receive information on viticultural best practices throughout the year
 
Here is how to connect with us:
  1. Download WhatsApp on your phone (accounts must be associated with a cell phone number)
  2. Click here to chat with the Farmworker Foundation
Send us a message so that you are added to our group
​Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation se complace en anunciar que ya están en WhatsApp, nuestro primer canal de comunicación sólo en español. WhatsApp es una app de mensajería gratuita utilizada por más de 2.000 millones de personas en más de 180 países.
 
Te invitamos a unirte hoy y a compartir el enlace con otros para recibir estos beneficios:
  1. Inscribirse directamente en los programas y eventos educativos de FWF
  2. Recibir actualizaciones en tiempo real sobre los recursos comunitarios disponibles para los trabajadores agrícolas del Condado de Napa, incluyendo la ayuda financiera
  3. Recibir información sobre las mejores prácticas vitícolas durante todo el año
 
Conecta de la siguiente manera con nosotros:
  1. Descarga WhatsApp en tu teléfono (las cuentas deben estar asociadas a un número de teléfono celular)
  2. Haz clic aquí para chatear con Farmworker Foundation
Envíanos un mensaje para que te añademos a nuestro grupo
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Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund

6/1/2021

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​Emergency Financial Assistance is available for homeowners and renters whose primary residence in Napa County was damaged or destroyed by the LNU Fire Complex or Glass Fire and for workers who live in Napa County facing economic hardship as a result of the firestorms. Aid is available to all people living in Napa County regardless of immigration status or previous COVID-19 assistance.
 
Emergency financial assistance will be provided to qualified applicants until June 30, 2021. Call the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund at (707) 965-5010 to see if you qualify. 
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Farmworker Housing Centers - Space Available

5/20/2021

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Space is currently available at the Farmworker Housing Centers in Napa, St. Helena, and Calistoga.

​Each center provides clean, safe and affordable housing for Napa County farmworkers. Cost is $14 per day, which includes a shared room, three meals daily (Monday through Saturday), hot water and a laundry facility.
 
For more information, please contact the center site manager on the flyer.
Spanish & English Flyer
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Grant Application Assistance for USDA Programs

4/14/2021

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Napa Valley Grapegrowers members and Napa County farmworkers are eligible to receive free technical support for grant applications through our partner Morrison. These grant programs provide financial assistance for a variety of projects that address environmental concerns, water & air quality, improved soil health, irrigation efficiency, value-added marketing programs, reduced soil erosion, renewable energy, and more.
​Morrison has worked with NVG and the Farmworker Foundation for over 8 years and is a trusted partner. There are a number of USDA programs that Morrison can provide application assistance for including:
  1. USDA Rural Energy for America Program
  2. USDA Value-Added Producer Grant
  3. USDA NRCS EQIP Program
  4. USDA Corona Virus Food Assistance Program
  5. USDA Conservation Reserve Program
This exciting and valuable opportunity for growers and socially disadvantaged farmers is a benefit of the USDA 2501 Grant program awarded this year to the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation.
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