CATA

What CATA does

CATA — The Farmworker Support Committee (also known as El Comité de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas, DBA CATA Farmworkers) is a private non-profit, grassroots, membership-based organization founded in 1979 by migrant farmworkers in New Jersey. Headquartered at 4 S. Delsea Dr., Glassboro, NJ, CATA also operates regional offices in Bridgeton, NJ; Kennett Square, PA; and Salisbury, MD, serving farmworker and Latino immigrant communities across three states. The organization's work is organized around three pillars: Workers' Rights, Immigration, and Food Justice, and is led by General Coordinator Jessica Culley with a staff that includes policy, organizing, garden, and radio volunteer coordinators. Operationally, CATA runs a portfolio of programs — Workers' Rights Ambassadors intensive training (12-hour curriculum), the Food Justice Program with organic community gardens in each state, the Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund ($28,000 distributed to 39 high school seniors over 6 years), the Youth Food Justice Crew summer internship for ages 15-19 ($320 bi-weekly stipend), and the 'Si Se Puede' bi-weekly radio program.

The organization's most distinctive built asset is RadioCATA, a Spanish-language community radio station broadcasting live on 102.5 FM in Bridgeton, NJ, and via internet streaming, producing programming on labor rights, immigration, food justice, workplace safety, and cultural content. Other infrastructure includes a Wix-hosted bilingual website with member newsletter 'La Siembra' and active social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), plus workplace-giving enrollment through EarthShare New Jersey. Underlying technology is conventional non-digital — community organizing, in-person Know Your Rights trainings, farm visits, rapid-response ICE observation networks, and direct service delivery through regional offices.

Revenue is generated through a mix of foundation grants (Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Momentum Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Norman, Cedar Tree, Clif Family, Community Foundation of NJ, NJEDA, NJ Department of Labor), individual donations via an online donate page, annual membership dues of $20/year, and merchandise sales (Food Justice Program T-shirts at $15). The Solidarity Fund, created during the 2020 pandemic, has distributed over $230,000 in emergency aid to 450+ workers. Notable quantifiable outcomes include $735,000+ in USDA federal relief funds secured for 1,226 farmworkers, $200,000+ recovered for 44 landscaping workers in a wage theft case, and $650,000+ secured for 66 chicken catcher workers. CATA holds founding or active membership in 20+ coalitions including the Food Chain Workers Alliance, Agricultural Justice Project, US Food Sovereignty Alliance, and Grassroots Global Justice Alliance.

Name

CATA

Legal name

CATA - The Farmworker Support Committee

Website

https://cata-farmworkers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CATA (The Farmworker Support Committee) is a non-profit founded in 1979 that organizes and empowers migrant farmworkers and Latino immigrant communities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland through workers' rights advocacy, immigration support, and food justice programming including community gardens and RadioCATA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glassboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: CATA receives funding through foundation grants, government funding, and individual donations to support its operations and programs including the Solidarity Fund which has distributed over $230,000 in emergency aid.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $20 per year providing members with newsletter, training, and organizational support.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Food Justice Program T-Shirts at $15 per item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CATA is a grassroots, membership-based non-profit organization that supports migrant farmworkers and Latino immigrant communities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland through workers' rights training, immigration legal support, and food justice programs. Its services include community organizing, Know Your Rights trainings, Workers' Rights Ambassador programs, wage theft case support, organic community gardens, and the RadioCATA community radio station broadcasting in Spanish on 102.5 FM.

Product overview

CATA (The Farmworker Support Committee) is a non-profit grassroots membership-based organization, not a commercial technology company. CATA offers a portfolio of community programs and services focused on supporting farmworkers and immigrant communities. The core offerings include RadioCATA (community radio broadcasting), the Food Justice Program (with community gardens), Workers' Rights Ambassadors Training, the Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund, Youth Food Justice Crew internship, CATA Membership Program, and the 'Si Se Puede' radio program. These programs work together to empower immigrant workers through education, advocacy, and community organizing in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RadioCATA: Community radio station broadcasting live in Spanish, transmitting on 102.5 FM in Bridgeton, NJ and online, providing information, entertainment, and education for the migrant community.

Products and services

• RadioCATA Community radio station broadcasting live in Spanish providing information, entertainment, and education for the Latino immigrant community on workers' rights, immigration, and food justice. Available on 102.5 FM in Bridgeton, NJ and online.
• Food Justice Program Program operating organic community gardens in Bridgeton NJ, Kennett Square PA, and Salisbury MD, providing space for community members to grow food, practice cooperative work, and learn about agro-ecology and food sovereignty.
• Workers' Rights Ambassadors Training Intensive 12-hour training program that educates participants on workers' rights history, federal and state labor laws, regulatory agencies, and community organizing strategies.
• Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund Scholarship program supporting Latino high school seniors in Hammonton, NJ with financial assistance for books and supplies for their first semester of college.
• CATA Membership Program Annual membership program at $20/year providing members with monthly newsletter 'La Siembra', access to meetings, trainings, resources, and organizational support.
• Youth Food Justice Crew Summer internship program for youth ages 15-19 to learn food growing, feed their community, and become food justice activists. Interns receive a stipend of $320 every two weeks.
• Si Se Puede Radio Program Bi-weekly radio program produced since 2016 discussing social justice topics including labor rights, immigrant rights, food justice, workplace health and safety, and CATA's organizing work.

Quantifiable outcome

• $735,000+ in USDA federal relief funds secured for 1,226 farmworkers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building Equity and Alignment for Environmental Justice (BEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CATA is a member of BEA Fund which envisions a future where grassroots groups lead and inform environmental movements, shifting power and resources from institutions to grassroots leadership.
• Agricultural Justice ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATA is a founding member of the Agricultural Justice Project, a cross-sector coalition working towards fairness, equity, and empowerment in the food system through Food Justice Certification for farms and food businesses.
• Food Chain Workers AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATA is a founding member of FCWA, a coalition of worker-based organizations throughout the food supply chain organizing together for better wages and working conditions and a sustainable food system.
• US Food Sovereignty AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATA participates in USFSA which works to end poverty, rebuild local food economies, and assert democratic control over the food system.
• Grassroots Global Justice AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATA is a member of GGJ, a multi-racial, multi-sectoral alliance of more than 60 member organizations building a popular movement for peace, democracy and a sustainable world.
• Protect NJ Workers CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATA is a member of this diverse coalition dedicated to expanding worker protections for all New Jersey workers, recognized as COVID hero in 2021.
• Driving PA Forward CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATA participates in this statewide coalition organizing to pass legislation HB2835 in Pennsylvania for standard driver's license regardless of immigration status.
• Let's Drive NJminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition fighting to allow all New Jerseyans who can prove identity and NJ state residence to be licensed, trained, and insured.
• Make the Road New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSe Hace Camino Nueva Jersey strengthens the power of immigrant communities and workers to achieve dignity and justice.
• Cosecha New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational, non-violent movement fighting for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for all undocumented immigrants.
• Justice at Work PAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides free legal representation on employment-related issues to eligible Pennsylvania workers and community education on legal rights for migrant and immigrant workers.
• Casa FreeholdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigrant rights advocacy organization fighting for the rights of immigrants and refugees.
• New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition creating and achieving policies in New Jersey that welcome and support immigrants.
• Unidad Latina en Acción NJminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots migrant justice organization educating, empowering and organizing migrant communities.
• NJ Time to Care CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition supporting family-friendly workplace policies such as earned sick days and family leave insurance.
• The Consortium For Immigrant ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with New Jersey's young immigrants and their allies to advance their full, fearless participation in society.
• HEAL Food AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance dedicated to transforming our food system through one plan for America's Economy, Health, and Environment.
• Center for Cooperative MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission to grow and strengthen local journalism and support an informed society in New Jersey and beyond.
• EarthShare New JerseyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCATA is a member of EarthShare NJ for workplace giving campaigns, enabling donations through employee workplace giving programs.
• National Center For Farmworker HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition member providing resources and support for farmworker health issues.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Make the Road New York: New York-based immigrant and working-class community organizing organization. Comparable to CATA in member-led organizing model, multi-issue advocacy (workers' rights, immigration, housing), and tri-state adjacency, but operates in NY rather than NJ/PA/MD.
• National Farm Worker Ministry: Interfaith national organization supporting farmworker-led campaigns and coalitions. Comparable to CATA in mission and movement-building orientation, but functions as a supporting/ally organization rather than direct service provider.
• Justice at Work PA: Pennsylvania-based legal services organization for migrant and immigrant workers — and an existing CATA implementation partner. Closely comparable as a Pennsylvania-region provider of free employment-related legal representation and rights education.
• Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW): Florida-based farmworker-led human rights organization known for the Fair Food Program. Comparable to CATA as a worker-driven organizing model that has won wage and condition concessions from major agricultural buyers; serves as a benchmark for grassroots-led farmworker power.
• United Farm Workers (UFW): The largest farmworker union and advocacy organization in the United States, founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Directly comparable to CATA in mission (farmworker rights, immigration, collective bargaining) and grassroots organizing model, but operates nationally rather than regionally.
• Community to Community Development: Washington-state-based farmworker and immigrant women-led organization. Comparable to CATA in combining farmworker organizing with food sovereignty work, and in serving a regional farmworker population (WA vs CATA's NJ/PA/MD).
• Farmworker Justice: National farmworker advocacy and policy organization based in Washington, DC. Directly comparable to CATA in focus areas (wage theft, immigration, workplace safety) but operates primarily through federal policy advocacy rather than direct community organizing.
• Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: Migrant farmworker-led organization serving H-2A workers across the US with legal aid, hotline, and policy advocacy. Closely comparable to CATA in constituency (migrant farmworkers) and service mix (legal support, Know Your Rights, organizing), but national in scope.
• Rural & Migrant Ministry: New York-based interfaith organization organizing for farmworker and rural community justice. Comparable to CATA in faith-rooted advocacy for migrant farmworkers in the Northeast, and overlapping regional adjacency (NY is adjacent to CATA's NJ/PA footprint).

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Federation: National Latino advocacy and service umbrella organization. Comparable to CATA in serving Latino immigrant communities across advocacy, civic engagement, and direct services, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope (not farmworker-specialized).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/catamigrantes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJLlBfuYSPSSkwm4VpDJG9g
• Facebookfacebook.com/catafarmworkers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cata-farmworkers
• Instagraminstagram.com/catamigrantes

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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