Make a Splash at the London Center's Family Water Day Today!
Make a Splash at the London Center's Family Water Day Today!
Since 2009, the Children in the Fields Campaign has hosted its art and essay contest annually to provide a safe platform to showcase farmworker children’s heartwarming and compelling stories on the national stage, and to empower them as they find the power in their voices.
On May 31st, the vibrant community of Dinuba gathered together to celebrate and express deep appreciation for the hardworking farmworkers who play an integral role in our agricultural industry. Farmworker Appreciation Day was an extraordinary event filled with delicious food, delightful activities, and heartfelt gratitude. The festivities kicked off with an the aroma of tacos and burritos that filled the air. Alongside pan dulce added a touch of sweetness to the celebration. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed member of the Tulare County board of supervisors, Eddie Valero and Dr. Michelle Engel-Silva, CEO of Proteus. They both shared inspiring words of appreciation, recognizing the invaluable contributions of farmworkers and their impact on our local communities. Their presence and words of encouragement further reinforced the deep gratitude our organization holds for farmworkers.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who made this day possible. To the incredible farmworkers of Dinuba, we see you, we appreciate you, and we are deeply grateful for your tireless efforts. Your commitment and hard work sustain our community and contribute to its prosperity. Let us continue to stand by your side, offering our support and gratitude every step of the way.
Our talented staff from the Visalia Service Center and the William M. Maguy School of Education recently participated in the highly anticipated Visalia and Tulare Youth Job Fair & Career Expos. They were both incredible events that provided a fantastic platform for young individuals to explore career opportunities, gain valuable insights, and connect with professionals in various fields. Our team's involvement in this event exemplified their commitment to empowering young adults and fostering a brighter future for our communities. Our staff members were not only there to promote our organization but also to provide insights into their career journeys, share advice, and answer questions about our various programs.
The public hearing is a vital component of the CAP implementation process. It allows community members to actively participate in decision-making, offer their perspectives, and express concerns or suggestions related to specific aspects of the plan. By welcoming public comments, Proteus demonstrates a commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. Ultimately, the public's feedback will shape the policies, initiatives, and projects that Proteus undertakes to improve the quality of life for all its residents.
We are now accepting public comments via our website, email or in person, June 23rd from 10-11am
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We have partnered with for the 2023 National Farmworker Women’s Health Week. #NFWHW2023 is a public awareness campaign aimed at increasing public consciousness and understanding of the health risks farmworker women face, and as an extension, their families from working in the fields. NFWHW will be celebrated from May 14-20, 2023.
Monday: May 15 (DAY 2)
Being in contact with pesticides is harmful, especially during pregnancy. It may lead to miscarriages, preterm births, low birth weight, birth defects and learning problems in children. Living or working in an area with crops, you may be exposed to large amounts of pesticides. During pregnancy it is very important to avoid being exposed to pesticides. Taking precautions even when not pregnant is vital, but especially so if you are planning to be, or if you could be. Often pesticide exposure can happen in the first weeks before a woman realizes she’s pregnant and those first weeks are the most dangerous time for exposure.
Tuesday: May 16 (DAY 3)
Farmworker women are not only hardworking but although some studies suggest that male caregivers are also driven by a similar sense of commitment and family responsibility, women are further motivated by their concern about the emotional and physical well-being of people for whom they provide care.
Women that are well informed about the risks of pesticide exposure and pesticide residues, will most likely transfer that knowledge and care to the rest of the family. Investing in education for #farmworker women is a great strategy to keep #farmworker families are safe.
Wednesday: May 17 (DAY 4)
If there is ONE message we would like to spread this #NFWHW is: Farmworker women deserve EQUALITY.
Please Join the NFWHW campaign by using the SPEAK OUT SIGNS. You can find the signs on @afophealth website or visit https://afop.org/nfwhw/ find all the instructions. Merch is also available!
Print the signs, take a photo, post them on social media, and tag us and @afophealth. Make sure to use the #NFWHW2023
Thursday, May 18: (DAY 5)
Today during Nat’l Farmworker Women’s Health Week let's talk about #PAYGAP
Farmworker Women work as many hours as farmworker men in the fields still women make 5% to 6% less in hourly wages.
It is also known that in some cases Employers of farmworkers often avoid taxes by hiring the man in a family and making his wife and children work off the books.
Thursday, May 19: (DAY 6)
According to an extensive study of farmworker women in California's Central Valley by the Southern Poverty Law Center, 80 percent of women had experienced sexual harassment compared to half of the general female U.S. workforce . The same study found the factors that make farmworker women most vulnerable to these abuses are language barriers, extreme poverty, isolation, and discrimination. According to a new report about farmworker women and sexual abuse by Human Rights Watch, "hundreds of thousands of immigrant farmworker women and girls in the United States face a high risk of sexual violence and sexual harassment in their workplaces because U.S. authorities and employers fail to protect them adequately." Because of the many barriers they face, such as fear, poverty, lack of transportation, lack of resources, and shame, most farmworker women will not come forward to get help.
Thursday, May 20: (DAY 7)
Last day of joining @afophealth on their 2023 Nat’l Farmworker Women’s Health Week. During the last week we have been aiming to raise awareness about the amazing contributions farmworker women have given to society while facing daily challenges due to inequity in access to health, wages, and education.
The goal has been to create a lasting conversation about the health issues facing farmworker women as well as support for programs and efforts that work to educate and mitigate those health problems, thus improving overall farmworker women’s health education with more than 30 partner organizations nation-wide.
To learn more about this movement and ways you can donate or get involved please visit:
https://afop.org/nfwhw/
We had a blast at the Día de los Niños event at Summers Park in Visalia! We are proud to represent and contribute to such a fun and meaningful event. The games, raffle, prizes, and entertainment were all great. We were especially impressed by the amazing folklorico performances.💃 It was heartwarming to see so many families enjoying themselves together. Can't wait for next year's event!
We would like to show appreciation and bring Farmworkers together to celebrate their hard work and dedication to their trade. We are having a Farmworker Appreciation Day in Dinuba, Wednesday. May 31, 2023 from 9am - 12pm. The Farmworker Appreciation Day event is a testament to the community's appreciation for the hard work and dedication of local farmworkers. It will be a day filled with fun, food, and we are grateful for the contributions of these essential workers.
On 4/26/23, the Proteus Hanford office received a certificate of recognition from Senator Melissa Hurtado of senate district 16 and it is an honor that is well deserved. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the employees at the Hanford office, who have worked tirelessly to serving in Kings County. They received this award during the Kings County Ambassador Lunch hosted by the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where our team member Guadalupe-Coronel-Lopez and Cynthia Deorta were guest speakers. They are an essential part of the local community, and their work is critical to farmworkers and the community in the area.