Our Approach to Advocacy & Civic Engagement
We empower the Latinx community to overcome barriers, engage in civic life, and organize for social change. By building leadership and collective power, we help community members advocate for themselves, their families, and their future.
Our program is rooted in the deep trust and relationships we have built with our constituents over the past 30 years. From local communities to statewide coalitions, we advance immigrant rights and help build a stronger democracy in North Carolina.
We are a 501(c)3 nonpartisan organization.Our goals are to:
- Protect and advance the rights of immigrants and the Latinx community
- Foster civic participation and community engagement
- Promote a more equitable, just, and inclusive society for all
- Make sure every eligible voter has the information and support they need to cast their ballot.
What we do
Our Services
Voter Engagement
- Nonpartisan voter education
- Get-out-the-vote outreach through texting, emails, canvassing, and social media
- Nonpartisan voter assistance and election monitoring at select early voting sites and on Election Day
- Language assistance in Portuguese and Spanish during elections
- Voter registration and voter status checks
- Assistance to obtain absentee ballots and navigate the voting process
- Candidate forums and civic education events
Legal Clinic
- Low-cost or free immigration legal services through trusted partners
- Assistance with renewals for DACA, green cards, TPS, and work permits
- Referrals to reputable private immigration attorneys when needed
- Partial scholarships to help offset DACA filing fees
- Guidance to help families understand options and navigate immigration processes
- Free powers of attorney to help families protect their children and assets in case of family separation.
Rights Protection & Advocacy
- Advocacy on immigrant rights and community priorities at the local and state levels
- Know Your Rights workshops and community education
- Workers’ rights education, advocacy, and support
Communications & Community Mobilization
- Bilingual social media, text alerts, email updates, and outreach campaigns
- Rapid response organizing and community defense efforts
- Coalition-building with local, regional, and statewide partners to advance policy change
- Referrals and guidance to connect families with trusted resources
Civic Engagement
- Promote opportunities to serve on advisory boards, committees, and civic initiatives
- Community organizing on issues that impact Latinx families
- Training and support to advocate with elected officials and decision-makers
Our Initiatives
Faith Community ID Drives
The Faith ID is a community identification for individuals without access to a government-issued ID, including immigrants and refugees, unhoused individuals, those recently released from incarceration, and everyone who believes in a diverse and inclusive community.
The Faith ID is not a state-issued ID, cannot be used for voting, and does not provide legal immigration status. It is designed as a community identification tool for law enforcement, health centers, schools, nonprofits, and businesses.
We host Faith ID drives at least once a year in collaboration with El Centro Hispano, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office and Siler City Police Department.
Faith ID requirements include:
- Attend an orientation and dialogue session with local law enforcement
- Provide proof of identity
- Provide proof of current address
- $10 cash fee
The Faith ID program was developed by Faith Action International House. Partners currently offer IDs in North and South Carolina, as well as Florida, Virginia, Iowa, Ohio, and Oregon.
National Night Out (NNO)
Hosted on the first Tuesday of October, in Siler City. NNO brings together residents, law enforcement, and community organizations to promote safety, connection, and unity.
Activities include:
- Outreach booths from organizations and businesses
- Family-friendly games
- Food
- Cultural performances
Your time can make a meaningful impact.
Help strengthen and support our community through outreach, advocacy, events, and education. Volunteers play an important role in helping us connect families with resources, organize campaigns, and provide language support.
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