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“$250,000 for Community Agricultural Vocational Institute, for training of agricultural workers”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
815 Fruitvale Blvd
Yakima, Washington
98902
Recipient address as provided by Sponsor(s): (courtesy of Taxpayers for Common Sense)
Yakima,
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington is a Non-profit organization providing Community Services through federal, state and local agencies. Locations include Mt. Vernon, Moses Lake, Pasco, Sunnyside, Ellensburg, Roslyn, Seattle, Wenatchee and Yakima. We have been providing education and employment support to communities since 1971. Our Mission is to promote human services, economic development, and affordable housing. Our vision is to assist families with life's challenges. We are proud to employ a diverse workforce to deliver job training in communities where the need is great.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
Yes
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
No
Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
No
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
Yes
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
No
URL of Lobbying Data from OpenSecrets 
N/A
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