Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project - FLAP

“Our low-wage community is very vulnerable to these conditions, especially because they may lack the proper tools, they may lack confidence, or they may feel powerless in their situation,” shared Juana. Read the full article in Spanish here: laraza.com/2026/03/24/luc…

The article uplifts Juana’s work alongside Bilingual Lead of Advocacy and Community Engagement Sasha Reyes for HEAL Food Alliance's School of Political Leadership. They are advancing the Workplace Climate Collaborative, focused on worker safety, labor rights, and higher wages.

@FLAPIllinois' Bilingual Outreach and Intake Coordinator, Juana Cordova was recently featured in @larazachicago, highlighting FLAP’s work, advocating for low-wage workers and their families.

The show highlights issues affecting the Latino community, and CEO Alexandra shares insights on the challenges farmworkers are facing, including the reduction of minimum wage for H-2A temporary foreign workers. Fun fact: They both share a special connection – family in Cuba 🇨🇺

A behind the scenes look with FLAP and WGN-TV ✨🎥 @FLAPIllinois' Bilingual CEO Alexandra Sossa was invited to @WGNNews’s “Adelante, Chicago” hosted by @LourdesWGN. Stay tuned for details when the interview goes live! 👀

FLAP ensures our communities are informed and connected to services when they need them the most. If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, we’ll help connect you: 888-451-3527 or info@flapillinois.org Below is a glimpse of the team at at the @ConsulMexCho.

Through outreach in Evanston, Skokie, Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Schaumburg, and at the Mexican Consulate, the team shares available support for eviction, foreclosure, debt, and more. Workers have the right to know about options and take next steps to support their families.

Reliable legal support can be critical for families navigating housing or financial difficulties. With support from @Chicago Bar Foundation, @FLAPIllinois connects low-wage workers across Cook County to the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) program.

As an @_IEJF #NewLeafIllinois’ grantee, @FLAPIllinois helps connect low-wage workers to their services, and through our outreach, we inform them of their options. Reach out to FLAP at 888-451-3527 or info@flapillinois.org to get started.

Spring is the season of new beginnings — and that includes your record. There's no better time to find out if you qualify for free cannabis expungement through #NewLeafIllinois. It’s a State of Illinois funded program that provides free legal assistance.

Thank you to Cole Eastman with @MichaelJFoxOrg for working on putting a ban on paraquat and standing with @FLAPIllinois to protect farmworker health and right to a safer workplace. Learn more here: banparaquat.org and @MichaelJFoxOrg's work here: michaeljfox.org

Paraquat is banned in 70 countries but still used in the U.S. Exposure to this pesticide puts farmworkers and nearby communities at serious risk despite recognition of its dangers.

You can be part of this impact: Donate $5,000, and it will be matched up to $5,000. Share with someone who can give at that level. If you have already donated, consider increasing your gift by $5,000. You can also contribute through FLAP’s anniversary fundraiser that is ongoing.

This is a powerful moment to come together and invest in workers who are too often overlooked. Your donation directly ensures low-wage workers have access to protections and resources they deserve.

Real change can happen when a community comes together. 💚 Through @EvanstonForever's Partners for the Future grant, up to $100,000 in matching funds is available to support @FLAPIllinois. 🎁 Direct link to donate: paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s…

FLAP is looking forward to the ideas and impact you’ll bring to help low-wage workers in the food supply chain and their families. 💪

@FLAPIllinois is excited to welcome the newest addition to the team, Bilingual Outreach, Data, and Information Technology Supporter, Jose Garcia. Help us welcome Jose on his first day! ✨

💚 Thank you to everyone who joined and shared a picture with us last night: Sheri of Carey Center for Agrarian Learning of @mcc_edu, Elena Galarza of Community Health Partnership of Illinois, Jake Schlicht of The Community Foundation for McHenry County, and more.

This initiative is part of the Raices Latinas coalition, including FLAP, @IllinoisMigrant, @McHenry County Historical Society and Museum, the Carey Center for Agrarian Learning at @mcc_edu, and The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

@FLAPIllinois' Bilingual CEO Alexandra Sossa and Bilingual Lead of Community Outreach and Education Esther Contreras joined partners at @woodstockopera for a special short preview of Raices Latinas’ short film “Nuestras Historias”, highlighting the story of Antonio Delgado. 🌱💪