What Do We Do?
Our bilingual staff and volunteers match day laborers with employers who are in need of temporary labor. Potential workers who have the skills and background required are referred to employers who then negotiate the working conditions and wages. Workers are expected to complete the tasks requested to the best of their ability and employers are expected to be fair.
Work performed varies from construction work to yard work, domestic services to handy-man related jobs. If there is a need for a work to be done, we can find a worker!
All information provided by employers and workers to SEEC staff is strictly confidential.
SEEC's services are free for both employees and employers.
Donations
How Donations made to SEEC are Utilized
All donations received through PayPal or by personal checks are directly deposited into the SEEC bank account.
Below is a list of items by category that are accepted at SEEC. Monetary donations provided are also used for their purchase.
Tools and Clothing:
- Equipment for our Tool Bank, ie. hammers, hard hats, gloves, rakes, shovels, and other job-related equipment
- Clothing in any size for men that is seasonal related
- Blankets and heavy coats during the winter
On occassion, SEEC staff is reimbursed for costs that are made directly benefiting day laborers. Below is a list of items by category that are provided at cost to staff.
Coffee Supplies:
- SEEC staff is reimbursed for coffee, cups, plates, and spoons that are provided to day laborers each day at no cost
Medical Appointments
- SEEC staff refers several day laborers to dental clinics and emergency care and make non-refundable deposits to secure appointments for the workers that range in cost from $40.00 to $60.00.
A SEEC Thanksgiving dinner has been provided to the day laborers for the past three years. Shortly before Thanksgiving, donations for this event are welcomed.
Tutors provide English as a second language lessons to the daylaborers several times per week, at no cost to them. Donations are welcomed for books and for tutor related expenses.
