Workers Defense Project

$9,403 raised by 216 donors

100% complete

$9,000 Goal

 When Workers Face Injustice, We Come Together, Build Power, and Create Change.

Across the Dallas area, immigrant workers face exploitation, stolen wages, unsafe workplaces, and uncertainty that impacts their families and communities. But workers should not face these challenges alone.

At Workers Defense, we believe the people most impacted by injustice are also the people who have the knowledge, experience, and leadership to create solutions. That’s why we organize alongside immigrant workers and their families to develop leaders, share knowledge about workplace rights, promote safer workplaces, and build the collective power needed for lasting change.

This work is made possible by people like YOU, who believe every worker deserves dignity, safety, and the opportunity to thrive.

This North Texas Giving Day, join us in supporting worker-led efforts to help us build a safer North Texas community for our immigrant community. 


"In Unity There is Strength" 

Mission

Workers Defense Project (WDP) is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers, primarily Latino immigrants, to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing and strategic partnerships.

Equity Statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Workers Defense Project (WDP) will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. WDP does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Workers Defense Project

Tax id (EIN)

35-2296166

Guidestar

Causes

Immigrants & Refugees

Operating Budget

$3,000,000 - $9,999,999

Counties Served

Dallas

BIPOC Serving

Hispanic or Latinx

BIPOC Leadership

Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair

Address

3530 Forest Lane Suite 215B
Dallas, TX 75234

Phone

469-657-3928