In development
Safe housing
A safe, decent place to stay during the 30 days after leaving an abusive farm and filing a complaint, before returning home.
Why
From leaving abuse to getting home safe
When an H-2A worker leaves an abusive farm and files a complaint, they often lose their housing too, with 30 days left before they must return home.
Leave the farmGetting out of an abusive situation.
File a complaintWith your State Monitor Advocate or another agency.
Stay safeUp to 30 days somewhere no one can pressure you.
Go homeWith peace of mind and dignity.
What we want to offer
A place to breathe
A safe roof
A clean, decent place to stay for those 30 days.
Support for your case
Help staying in touch with your State Monitor Advocate and other support.
No pressure
A space where no one from the farm can find or pressure you.
Project status
Where we are
Now1 · Planning and fundingOrganizing the program and seeking donations.
Next2 · Partners and a placeFinding partners and a safe location.
Goal3 · Open the doorsWelcoming the first workers.
How can you help?
- Donations to make the first home real.
- Offer a place or temporary housing.
- Emergency transportation: drive workers to a safe home, or to a bus station or airport to return home.
- Volunteer or partner with us.
Talk with your State Monitor Advocate or a lawyer about the deadlines in your case; every situation can be different.
Are you in danger right now?
- Emergency: call 911.
- National Human Trafficking Hotline (Spanish available, 24 hours, confidential): 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
- Problems with pay, hours or working conditions: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, 1-866-487-9243 (Spanish available).
It is illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for asking for help or filing a complaint.