GREENVILLE, NC – North Carolina Focused on Increasing Education, Leadership, and Dignity, NC FIELD, organized a culinary workshop for Poder Juvenil Campesino (PJC) farmworker youth at CPW’s Fine Foods & Spirits on Sunday, June 24, 2018. PJC farmworker youth from various towns in eastern North Carolina, such as Kinston, Pink Hill, Snow Hill, and Beulaville… Read More →
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Spring Break means Hiking for PJC Youth
On April 4th, PJC spent their Spring Break hiking the trails at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Seven Springs, NC. By hiking and enjoying the outdoors, youth learned about how exercising can lower the risk of heart disease, improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and boost their mood…. Read More →
PJC Youth Learn about Grassroots Fundraising!
On February 18th PJC youth welcomed special guest Fawn!! As a nonprofit consultant and longtime supporter of NC FIELD, Fawn shared her expertise with PJC youth on grassroots fundraising. Youth learned about the ABC’s of Fundraising Access – people you already know or have a solid connection with Belief – people who share similar interests… Read More →
PJC Youth Take it to the Streets of Downtown Raleigh!
On February 10, 2018 PJC Youth joined the Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ) People’s Assembly Coalition and members of over 200 other social justice organizations for the 12th Annual Moral March on Raleigh. This year’s march focused primarily on gerrymandering and voter mobilization. Youth learned about the unfair political advantage to certain political parties, also known… Read More →
Culture Is Not A Costume
This Halloween remember to Pick a Costume, Not A Culture. Be thoughtful in selecting your Halloween costume and respectful of peoples’ cultures. “Culture Appropriation – almost always involves members of the dominant culture (or those who identify with it) “borrowing” from the cultures of minority groups.” You may select a costume with harmless intentions, but keep in mind… Read More →
Hurricane Matthew Aftermath – Newsletter October
Dear NC FIELD Supporters, Thank you for supporting NC FIELD and farmworkers everywhere. Below you will find updates on our community and ways you can support farmworker families affected by Hurricane Matthew. Community Update: Hurricane Matthew caused damage and flooding throughout Kinston and the surrounding counties. It displaced many farmworker families and individuals, placing them… Read More →