"I still remember that first night—thirty people squeezed into a small room, restless and afraid. Families whispered about raids, workers worried about deportations, and the question everyone carried was the same: What can we do? That night, out of fear and courage, Canvassing was born."

In his blog, Manuel, a CATA Worker Organizer, shares how groups of workers and volunteers are going door-to-door—knocking, listening, and supporting each other. Week by week, neighbors are learning about their rights, how to respond if immigration officials' approach, and most importantly, that they are not alone.

What began as conversations about fear has grown into action: finding legal help, protecting families, and building networks of solidarity. Faces light up when people realize they have allies standing with them—immigrants, neighbors, volunteers, and supporters together.

This is just the beginning. The vision is to expand, reach more families, and create a community where no one feels isolated. But to grow, we need allies—people willing to donate, volunteer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with immigrant workers.