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Aid for those who travel to work in seasonal or temporary agriculture is extremely limited and often not available. Thus, it is the mission of the Harvest of Hope Foundation to fill in the gaps in service to migrant farmworkers and families. The foundation does so by distributing funds to pay for gas, tires, car repairs, rent, utilities, medical services, food, clothing, funeral expenses and educational scholarships. In addition, the foundation has issued small grants to migrant-related support service agencies and organizations.<ref>http://www.harvestofhope.net/about-harvest-of-hope.php</ref> |
Aid for those who travel to work in seasonal or temporary agriculture is extremely limited and often not available. Thus, it is the mission of the Harvest of Hope Foundation to fill in the gaps in service to migrant farmworkers and families. The foundation does so by distributing funds to pay for gas, tires, car repairs, rent, utilities, medical services, food, clothing, funeral expenses and educational scholarships. In addition, the foundation has issued small grants to migrant-related support service agencies and organizations.<ref>http://www.harvestofhope.net/about-harvest-of-hope.php</ref><ref>http://www.punknews.org/article/32458</ref> |
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| Founder | Phil Kellerman |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Founded | 1997 Oneonta, New York, USA |
| Headquarters | Gainesville, Florida, USA |
| Focus | Migrant Farmworkers |
| Slogan | "Migrant Farmworkers Earn Our Support!" |
| Web site | www.HarvestOfHope.net |
The Harvest of Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides emergency and educational financial assistance to migrant farmworkers and their families in the USA
History and Organization
Founded in February of 2007 in Oneonta, New York, the Harvest of Hope Foundation is now based in Gainesville, Florida. Philip Kellerman established the foundation through an inheritance from his late grandmother, Dr. Helen Zand, , the first female accepted to the law school of Cornell University.[1]
To date, private donations,fund-raisers and music events[2] fund the activities of the Harvest of Hope Foundation. As of May 12, 2009, the Harvest of Hope Foundation has disbursed over $729,000.
Mission
Aid for those who travel to work in seasonal or temporary agriculture is extremely limited and often not available. Thus, it is the mission of the Harvest of Hope Foundation to fill in the gaps in service to migrant farmworkers and families. The foundation does so by distributing funds to pay for gas, tires, car repairs, rent, utilities, medical services, food, clothing, funeral expenses and educational scholarships. In addition, the foundation has issued small grants to migrant-related support service agencies and organizations.[3][4]
Finance
Since its establishment, The Harvest of Hope Foundation has distributed more more than $729,000 in emergency and educational financial aid to migrant farmworkers. Eighty (80) cents of every donated dollar goes to provide direct emergency and educational aid. Ten-twelve (10-12) cents of every dollar is used for administrative expenses. Only eight (8) cents of every dollar goes to the foundation’s president for his full-time work managing and maintaining the Harvest of Hope Foundation. These percentages are well balanced as compared to other non-profit organizations[5]
Because the Harvest of Hope Foundation receives more requests for aid than funds allow, the foundation has strict procedures for the distribution of funds. Individuals who request aid must show that they are willing to help themselves. Harvest of Hope Foundation provides a “hand”, not a “hand-out.”[6]
The foundation works closely with teachers, social workers and advocates of migrant workers to coordinate the services and the distribution of money. Payments are typically made to landlords, mechanics, funeral homes and other service providers, usually not to the individuals in need.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.harvestofhope.net/about-harvest-of-hope.php
- ^ http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090305/articles/903051005
- ^ http://www.harvestofhope.net/about-harvest-of-hope.php
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/32458
- ^ http://www.harvestofhope.net/current-expenditures.php
- ^ http://harvestofhope.net/about-the-president.php
- ^ http://harvestofhope.net/about-the-president.php