A community-based study is providing an inside look at the unmet needs of South Central Valley workers and families, revealing significant challenges around housing, healthcare and basic services.
The South Central Valley Community Needs Assessment was conducted by the UC Merced Community and Labor Center in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation. The survey was done from August 2023 to May 2024.
“This was a very comprehensive survey had over 100 questions, and so we’re really thankful to those respondents,” said Camila Chavez, executive director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation…