Financial Empowerment for Farm & Meat Processing Workers

At Proteus, Inc., we recognize that farmworkers and meat processing workers are already skilled at making the most of their resources. They often excel at making strategic sacrifices and managing their finances in challenging circumstances. We designed our Financial Empowerment Program to take these skills to the next level. Workers gain access to advanced tools and resources that elevate their financial well-being.

A farmworker works with a Proteus, Inc. staff member

Our philosophy is to build on the resourcefulness and resilience our clients already demonstrate. Our goal is to make financial tools and strategies easier to access. This helps clients make informed decisions and seize wealth-building opportunities.

By connecting workers with these key resources, they can take charge of their financial futures. This leads to lasting stability, growth, and intergenerational wealth.


“Our Financial Empowerment Program stands as a testament to our commitment to the hardworking farmworkers and meat processing workers who are the backbone of our communities. By offering access to additional financial tools and knowledge, they are empowered to improve their financial health. We believe in the power of our clients to shape their own futures, and we are honored to support them in that journey.”
— Daniel Zinnel, CEO of Proteus, Inc


How does it work?

Financial Empowerment Classes

Our classes cover a wide range of topics, including budgeting, saving, avoiding financial scams, and planning for retirement. We make these subjects easy to understand by removing unnecessary complexities. There’s no jargon—just clear, practical information. We tailor the content specifically for the busy lifestyles of farm and meat processing workers and their families.

Online Resources

Proteus, Inc. clients have access to a suite of online tools and guides to help them make the right financial decisions for their families. Our platform provides interactive tools, comprehensive guides, and more. Resources are available 24/7 and in the languages clients speak, making it easy to get support whenever they need it.

Micro-Learning

Farm and meat processing workers are busy, often working from sun-up to sun-down while managing their families, health, and households. Finding time to learn or attend classes can be challenging. To make learning more accessible, workers can sign up to receive regular text messages with short videos, quick quiz questions, or brief topic summaries. These interactive texts take less than 30 seconds to read or watch. And they offer a convenient way for busy workers to improve their financial health in small, manageable steps.


Thank you to our sponsors!

Our sponsors and supporters make our work possible. Thank you to the following organizations for believing in farm and meat processing workers!

Want to help?

Give today to ensure farm and meat processing workers have access to the resources that can drive their financial stability and growth.