California Stories
Stories of local day labor centers in cities and counties in California.
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Pomona Finds Community
Collaborators to Expand Offerings at the Pomona Economic
Opportunity Center
Since its inception in 1998, the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) has maximized community resources and build strong collaborative ties to the community in support of their successful programs for day laborers. -
Marin Virtual Hiring
Hall
Started in 2009, Marinhelpers.com is a virtual hiring hall for residential employers and temporary workers. The program is run by the Legal Aid of Marin, Canal Alliance, and the Ritter Center. In addition, the collaboration of several nonprofit agencies in Marin County work together to support the project. -
Graton Develops Day Labor Center
with Consensus Process
Through a unique process of consensus building between community, government, workers, and business leaders Graton is home to a successful day labor center that serves the entire community.