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Emergency Funds

Farmworker families are essential to our communities, yet they often face significant financial vulnerability when unexpected crises occur. Friends of Fieldworkers provides emergency financial assistance to help stabilize families during times of urgent need. Whether facing a medical emergency, job loss, or natural disaster, our goal is to deliver timely support that helps families recover and move forward.

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Supporting Ventura County’s Farmworker Families
Through Unexpected Hardship:

 

What the Emergency Fund Covers

The Emergency Fund provides direct financial relief to families experiencing a crisis. Situations we commonly support include:

  • Death of an immediate family member

  • Job loss or sudden loss of income

  • Major medical needs or emergencies

  • Home displacement or housing instability

  • Loss of belongings or property due to natural disasters

  • Loss of belongings or property due to house fires

  • Other significant accidents or emergencies

This support plays a critical role in helping families manage urgent expenses and begin the recovery process.

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Support for Families with Critical Infant Medical Needs

We also assist families with newborns facing serious medical conditions. Many of these referrals come from neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Our approach includes:

  • Connecting directly with families to understand their needs

  • Providing immediate financial assistance

  • Referring families to additional community resources when available

  • Visiting families at home to deliver support when appropriate

This hands-on approach ensures families receive both financial relief and compassionate guidance during an especially challenging time.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for emergency assistance, individuals must meet both of the following criteria:

  • Be a farmworker or part of a farmworker family

  • Live in Ventura County

  • Currently reside with their farmworker family

Applicants are required to provide proof of employment in agricultural work before receiving funds.

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