What Centro Campesino Farmworker Center does

Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation founded in 1972 in South Florida to address the housing and living conditions of migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Headquartered in Florida City, the organization operates across more than 14 Florida counties, delivering a multi-vertical platform spanning affordable housing development, homeownership counseling, weatherization, youth education, workforce training, and disaster recovery. Its core programs include the HUD-certified Homebuyer/Homeowner Solutions program, the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Weatherization Assistance Program, the YouthPride After School and Summer Camp (serving 150+ children ages 5-15), the F.O.C.U.S.: Jobs workforce training program, the Foreclosure Prevention Counseling service, and a Disaster Recovery Program launched after Hurricane Irma. The organization owns and operates 91-unit Palm Villas Apartments and 31-unit Biscayne Senior Housing as affordable rental properties, and has constructed more than 500 single-family homes for low-income families over its 50+ year history.

The organization's business model is that of a grant-funded nonprofit: all core services are provided free of charge to eligible low-income households, with revenue derived from federal and state government grants (DOE, HHS, HUD, FEMA, workforce development), foundation and corporate donations (The Children's Trust, United Way Miami, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, Volunteer Florida), rental income from affordable housing properties (rents capped at no more than 40% of family income, with Section 8 vouchers accepted), and proceeds from home construction and sale. The organization is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America, an affiliate of NCLR/UnidosUS, and a partner agency of United Way of Miami-Dade, providing it with access to national networks, training, and policy support. Its go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on direct outreach, workshops, community partnerships, and word-of-mouth referrals to reach farmworker, Hispanic/Latino (over 90% of beneficiaries), low-income family, youth, and senior populations in Central and South Florida. No proprietary technology platform underlies service delivery; operations are supported by a staff of 11-50 spanning administration, fiscal, housing counseling, education, construction, and property management, led by Executive Director John Martinez.

Name

Centro Campesino Farmworker Center

Legal name

Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc.

Website

https://centrocampesino.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Campesino is a Florida City-based 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation, founded in 1972, that provides free affordable housing, homeownership counseling, weatherization, youth education, workforce training, and disaster recovery services to farmworkers, low-income families, children, and seniors across 14+ Florida counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Affordable Rental & Multifamily Housing Finance Programs (LIHTC/Tax Credits/Subsidized Loans) (FSALAKAF)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Community development corporation
• Homeownership counseling
• Workforce development training
• Farmworker support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding from government sources including U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FEMA disaster recovery grants, HUD funding, and federal/state workforce development programs.
2. Foundation and Corporate Donations: Funding from organizations including The Children's Trust (voter referendum), United Way Miami, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, and Volunteer Florida.
3. Property Management Revenue: Rental income from affordable housing properties including Palm Villas (91 units) and Biscayne Senior Housing (31 units), with rents set at affordable levels based on income.
4. Home Sales Revenue: Revenue from construction and sale of affordable single-family homes to low-income families through programs like Heritage Village, Centro Villas, Hacienda West, and Florida City Village.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centro Campesino Farmworker Center is a 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation that provides affordable housing development and management, HUD-certified homebuyer and homeowner counseling, weatherization and home rehabilitation, workforce development and vocational training, youth after-school and summer programs, financial literacy education, foreclosure prevention counseling, and disaster recovery services to low-income families, farmworkers, seniors, and children in Central and South Florida. Core programs are provided free of charge to eligible community members, with affordable rental units offered at income-based pricing capped at no more than 40% of family income.

Product overview

Centro Campesino is a Community Development Corporation offering a comprehensive suite of housing, education, workforce development, and community services. The organization operates a multi-service platform centered on affordable housing (Homebuyer/Homeowner Solutions, Weatherization Assistance, Wind Mitigation Retrofit), youth development (YouthPride After School/Summer Camp with STEM and Project Based Learning), workforce training (F.O.C.U.S.: Jobs, OPEN DOORS Vocational Program), property management (Palm Villas 91-unit complex, Biscayne Senior Housing 31-unit complex, Florida City Village homeownership), and emergency/disaster recovery services. These programs are offered free to the community through grants and donations, with HUD-certified counselors delivering homeowner education and financial literacy programming in partnership with TD Bank's EverFi platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homebuyer/Homeowner Solutions (HHS) HUD-certified housing counseling program providing first-time homebuyer workshops, pre-purchase education, down payment assistance access, and foreclosure prevention counseling for distressed homeowners.
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Energy efficiency program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that reduces monthly utility costs for low-income households by improving home energy efficiency through insulation, weather stripping, heating/cooling repairs, and appliance replacements.
• YouthPride After School and Summer Camp Free tutorial-based after school and summer camp program serving 150+ children ages 5-15 from PK-8th grade, featuring STEM education, Project Based Learning, and enrichment activities funded by The Children's Trust and United Way Miami.
• F.O.C.U.S.: Jobs (Farmworkers Overcoming Challenges Undermining Success) Job skills training and placement program providing vocational counseling, English as Second Language (ESL) classes, and certifications in fields including child care, office skills, nursing assistance, truck driving, and other vocational areas for farmworkers and their dependents.
• Disaster Recovery Program Hurricane disaster case management initiative offering emergency financial assistance, disaster home repairs, and relief distribution to low-to-moderate income families in Miami-Dade and Monroe County following Hurricane Irma.
• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Housing counseling services helping distressed homeowners understand foreclosure processes, submit loan modification requests, and explore alternatives such as short sales or deed in lieu of foreclosure.
• Wind Mitigation Retrofit Program Grant-funded program performing hurricane mitigation improvements including roof sheathing replacement, hurricane straps installation, window/door protection, and secondary water barriers for approved structures in Florida City and Homestead.
• Palm Villas Apartments 91-unit affordable apartment complex in Florida City with two swimming pools, offering 1-4 bedroom units with rents ranging from $474 to $978, accepting Section 8 vouchers, and maintaining 99% occupancy rate.
• Biscayne Senior Housing 31-unit HUD-funded affordable housing facility for seniors age 62+ in Homestead, offering independent living with efficiency and one-bedroom apartments, common areas, and support services.
• Florida City Village Single-family home development offering 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath homes (1650 sq. ft.) with garage on 75x100 lots, featuring high-impact hurricane shutters and energy-efficient construction for first-time homebuyers.
• Financial Literacy Program Financial capability education offered in partnership with TD Bank using the EverFi platform, teaching participants about credit, budgeting, savings, and financial planning in English and Spanish.
• OPEN DOORS Vocational Program First-year vocational program providing adults with vocational counseling, portable skill certifications, and job placement services resulting in full-time employment for over 67 unemployed adults.
• Emergency Assistance Program Rental and utility payment assistance for eligible Monroe County residents determined based on household income according to Federal Income Guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Constructed 500+ single family homes, 130 affordable rental units, rehabilitated 6,000+ homes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• TD BankmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 September 2016Partnership with TD Bank to host community financial literacy event. TD Bank unveiled their new financial literacy platform EverFi in Spanish. TD Bank donated two tablets for ongoing financial education initiatives.
• T&S Roofing SystemsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 July 2014Community partnership where T&S Roofing provided free roof replacement for Carmen Torres, a Centro Campesino client nominated through the No Roof Left Behind program. Centro Campesino helped spread the word through Facebook and community outreach.
• No Roof Left BehindminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNationwide program that provides framework for local contractors to give new roofs at no cost to deserving homeowners in need. T&S Roofing participated in the program with Centro Campesino as community partner.
• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro Campesino is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America, a national nonprofit that provides training, financing, and technical assistance to community development organizations.
• National Council of La Raza (NCLR)/UnidosUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro Campesino is an affiliate of NCLR/UnidosUS, the largest Hispanic-Latino civil rights organization. Provides access to policy efforts, programs, and support from over 300 affiliates.
• United Way of Miami-DadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency of United Way of Miami-Dade, providing funding and community referral connections for services.
• Chase BankmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerChase Bank partnered with Centro Campesino to host Done-In-A-Day Loan Modification events, turning the Florida City office into a bank branch one day monthly to assist customers in arrears.
• Compass82moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEMA subcontractor nonprofit that specializes in navigating disaster recovery resources. Centro Campesino secured FEMA subcontract through Compass82 to launch Hurricane Irma Disaster Case Management initiative.
• KiwanisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational service club that held annual 'One Day' community service event at Centro Campesino facilities. Volunteers painted, built, and beautified Centro Campesino spaces.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program that places AmeriCorps members at Centro Campesino to mentor children and assist community. Members receive stipend and academic scholarship in exchange for service.
• CareerSource of South FloridamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer local youth opportunity to spend seven days aboard a simulated aircraft carrier learning about STEM jobs and opportunities through National Flight Academy.
• National Flight AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInteractive, immersive learning adventure focusing on inspiring youth interest in STEM. Centro Campesino partners with CareerSource to provide this program for local youth.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Farm Worker Ministry: Faith-based nonprofit supporting farmworker communities through advocacy, education, and partnerships with farmworker-serving organizations. Comparable in farmworker advocacy mission and partnership-driven model.
• PathStone Corporation: National nonprofit serving farmworker and rural low-income families with workforce development, housing, education, and community development services. Highly comparable mission (farmworker focus), service mix (housing counseling, vocational training, youth services), and federal funding orientation.
• Farmworker Justice: National advocacy nonprofit dedicated to empowering farmworker and rural low-income families through policy, legal services, and capacity building. Same farmworker constituency and federal funding model but advocacy-focused rather than direct service.
• East Coast Migrant Head Start Project: Nonprofit delivering early childhood education and family services to migrant farmworker families across multiple states. Comparable farmworker-targeted mission and federal Head Start funding model.
• Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC): Community development nonprofit providing housing, water infrastructure, and economic development services to rural low-income communities across 13 western states and into Florida. Directly comparable in mission (rural low-income housing development) and funding model (federal grants, including DOE Weatherization).
• Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida: South Florida nonprofit providing homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and affordable housing development in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Direct head-to-head comparable on housing counseling and foreclosure prevention services to Centro Campesino's Homebuyer/Homeowner Solutions program.

Regional players

• Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Local government housing agency administering federal HUD programs across Miami-Dade. Directly comparable geography and target population (low-income families, farmworkers), though a public sector entity rather than a nonprofit CDC.
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale (HACFL): Public housing authority providing affordable housing and resident services in nearby Broward County Florida. Overlaps in affordable rental housing operations and service-supported housing, but serves a different South Florida geography through public housing authority structures.

Emerging players

• HomeSource east tennessee / Tampa Bay CDC network: Community development corporation offering HUD-certified counseling, foreclosure prevention, and affordable housing development in Florida. Comparable service line (HUD counseling, foreclosure prevention) but operating in a different Florida region (Tampa Bay).

Others

• The Children's Trust (Miami-Dade): Voter-referendum-funded dedicated children's services funder in Miami-Dade. Functions as a major funder to Centro Campesino's YouthPride program rather than a peer, but referenced repeatedly as a strategic partner and revenue source.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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