Against the Tide: Immigrants, Day Labor, and Community in Jupiter, Florida
Written by Dr. Timothy Steigenga and Sandra Lazo de la Vega, this book tells the story of Jupiter, Florida, a coastal town of approximately 50,000 that has taken a different path in terms of immigration. With insights from the inception of El Sol to the present day, Against the Tide shares an insiders view of how centers like El Sol can address many of the fundamental fears that polarize and stymie both local policy debates and the larger issue of immigration reform. Against the Tide
Brother Towns
A film about the relationship of Jupiter, Florida and it’s sister city Jacaltenango, Guatemala. www.brothertowns.com
Corn Maya
A nonprofit organization, Corn Maya represents and assists immigrants with immigration services, referral services, interpreting and emergency, and legal and educational needs. Visit Corn Maya’s web site at www.cornmaya.org
Consulate of Guatemala
Consulate of Mexico
Ford Foundation & UF’s Center for Latin American Studies
Habitat for Humanity
A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Visit their web site at www.habitat.org
Jack the Bike Man
Jack Hairston has donated many hours to help provide working bicycles for many of our workers at El Sol. Jack’s mission is to provide education, guidance and training to at-risk children of migrant workers and their parents and to give hope with skills that will assist them in their transition to a new life in the United States through bicycle programs and other projects. Check out his web site at www.jackthebikeman.org
MIMA Foundation
MIMA provides medical care to indigent populations and underserved individuals who cannot afford health care. MIMA travels to Bolivia each year to donate its services to people in need. Visit MIMA’s web site at www.mimafoundation.org
NDLON
NDLON’s mission is to improve the lives of day laborers in the United States. NDLON unifies and strengthens its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership and to mobilize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor, and human rights. Visit NDLON’s website at www.ndlon.com
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
School District of Palm Beach County
The Town of Jupiter