From the
Executive Director
While in New York City recently, I was surrounded by masks, hand sanitizer and travel and event cancellations, all of which brought the nature of the corona virus home to me. And I was reminded to continue to think about the most vulnerable among us, farm workers and their families and the many others who often remain hidden in our society. Watching the news reports, I am overwhelmed by the privileged approach to the pandemic, and, at the same time, relishing the glimmers of hope around people who are articulating the needs of the most vulnerable and seeking to meet them in the most creative ways possible.
Keep looking for the hope, friends.
Information is coming out daily that expands the implications of the current pandemic to all sorts of demographics. Our focus remains on farm workers.
Their exposure to the coronavirus is of tremendous concern right now among both farm worker organizing groups, migrant health clinics and labor camp ministries around the country. We will be working with other allies to seek protection for farm workers and their families. Most of this can be done from wherever you are, so please help us raise awareness and create impact.
NFWM joins our state and country in practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In light of that, all the staff are working remotely from home except to check mail and make deposits. If you need anything, please contact us by email or call 919-302-9581. We are here. We are working. And we need you to stay in touch.
These are times for faith, faith that things can change. And they will.
Until then, grace and peace to you,
Julie
