About Us
For 35 years, CCA has worked alongside farmworkers advocating for safe affordable housing, equipping families across the region with resources to improve housing and health conditions while cultivating future leaders.
“CCA continues to help [me] spread the word on important topics such as diabetes and how we can make changes within ourselves, in our families and our community.”
— Sandra Aceves
Our Mission
Farmworker and low-income families throughout Salinas Valley are experiencing substandard living conditions, poor health outcomes, and an absence of political power. For 35 years CCA has been working alongside communities to establish safe affordable housing, healthy environments, and restore self-determination.
Our History
Since 1989 CCA’s been working throughout Salinas and Pajaro Valley building a legacy of dedication working directly with communities affected by inequity. We are committed to serving our communities, and our mission has evolved to address multiple needs beyond housing, including health, safety and education.
Our Vision
To identify, cultivate, and recognize leadership from farmworkers and low-income families to expand opportunities in their lives.
What Can You Learn From CCA?
- Your housing rights and responsibilities
- How to investigate and document housing problems – and get repairs
- How to share questions or complaints with local health and safety officials
- How to negotiate successfully with your landlord
- How the eviction process works
- How to get back your security deposit
- How to form a tenant organization to defend your rights
- How to work for safe, decent affordable housing in your area
- How to improve the health of your family and neighbors
- How to work with local officials to make community improvements