MIGRANT WORKER HYGIENE KITS
JUSTICE, PEACE, AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC)
Migrant Worker & "Reentry Citizens" Hygiene Kits
Lent Collection
February 14 - March 22 | Gathering Space
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
During Lent and at various other points throughout the year, Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) organizes parish-wide collections of hygiene items for migrant farmworkers in our community. In recent years, in addition to collecting hygiene items for farmworkers, parishioners also have the opportunity to help "re-entry citizens" in our community.
Plastic bags and a list of items needed for each kit can be picked up in the gathering space after mass. Please return the completed bags to the bins in the gathering space no later than Sunday, March 22nd.
HYGIENE KITS LIST
Full size items only please (no small sample sizes)
Gathering Space, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
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If you have any questions about our Migrant Worker Hygiene Kits, please contact:
Katushka Olave, Spanish Pastoral Associate, (919) 281-0728
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If you have any general questions, please contact:
Ken Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), (919) 682-3449 Ext. 293
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MIGRANT FARMWORKERS |
"RE-ENTRY CITIZENS" |
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Every spring, an estimated 150,000 farmworkers pour into North Carolina to harvest cucumbers, tobacco, apples, sweet potatoes, green peppers, and Christmas trees. At the height of the growing season, farm workers often work 12-14 hours a day in the hot sun with few breaks, and the average farmworker earns less than $11,000 a year. Would that be enough for you to feed and support your family?
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Every year over 15,000 men and women are released from North Carolina prisons. Restorative Transitions in Durham exists to welcome home the women and men returning from incarceration by providing the personalized support and resources needed for them to successfully reenter the community.
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ADDITIONAL FARMWORKER INFORMATION
As we begin our 2026 farmworker season, and as in previous years, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church has been a valuable support for farmworker outreach efforts. This year, we have experienced many changes for our farmworkers that could have a significant impact on our counties. Our continued support throughout 2026 will be essential.
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If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact:
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - [email protected]
If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact:
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - [email protected]