Pennsylvania Farmworker Project (PFP)
of
Philadelphia Legal Assistance |
| Main Office: |
Intake Office Only: |
Pennsylvania Farmworker Project
1424 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
Kennett Area Senior Center
427 South Walnut Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348 |
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phone: 1-888-541-1544
fax (215) 981-3860
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phone: (570) 799-5632
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Contact:Mary Ellen Beaver, Paralegal
R.D. #3 Box 279
Catawissa, PA 17820 |
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Program Mission |
To assist Pennsylvania Farmworkers with employment and
housing issues. |
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Intake Process |
Telephone intake: 888-541-1544 (24 hours)
Walk-in Intake: Kennett Area Senior Center, Mondays
2:30pm-6:30pm
Intake also conducted on an outreach basis to farm camps
during the harvest season. |
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Client Eligibility |
PFP represents agricultural workers throughout the state
and mushroom workers in the Kennett Square area.
Income Guidelines: 125% of the poverty level or below.
125%-187.5% of the poverty level with approval. |
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Areas of the State Covered by Program |
Statewide |
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Legal Services Provided |
Will PFP accept direct referrals?
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Yes |
| Will PFP co-counsel with local programs? |
No |
| Will PFP consult with local programs on cases? |
Yes |
| Will PFP provide training to local programs? |
Yes |
| Will PFP conduct community education? |
Yes |
| Will PFP assist with policy development? |
Yes |
| Will PFP handle class action lawsuits? |
No |
| Will PFP work with clients on legislative and
administrative matters? |
No |
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Programs |
None. |
