The following are resources discussed and/or recommended in St. Paul’s Learning for Action meetings that you can use to educate yourself more fully or take action on local immigration issues. 

An Open Letter from 154 Episcopal Bishops to their fellow Americans.

A message from the Rt. Rev. Jeff Mello, Bishop of Connecticut

Watch the Learning for Action meeting from 8/26/25  HERE and check back here for future sessions.

Upcoming Trainings

Affordability Town Hall (Held at St. Paul's on the Green)

Date TBD, 6-8pm at St. Paul's on the Green

Indivisible Stamford, and CT for All, who advocates on behalf of working people/families in CT on many of the issues that make living here so expensive (healthcare, wages, housing, energy, etc). Are holding town halls across the state to build a better understanding of the issues, legislation proposed to address affordability, and what  citizens can do to help advance new laws that help.

GOOD TROUBLE NORWALK – INDIVISIBLE NORWALK

Advocacy collective and Indivisible Chapter

Email: goodtroublenorwalk@gmail.com

Follow them on CT DEMS event listing site:

Site Name on Mobilize: Good Trouble - Norwalk

Facebook/Instagram: @indivisiblenorwalk

Upcoming meetings (Held at St. Paul's on the Green)

June 14, 3 pm

July 12, 3 pm

Stamford Norwalk United for Immigrants

• Approach: “Boots on The Ground”, Rapid Response, starting a Community Watch Program
• Observer Training Interest Form

Past Immigration Action Meetings at St. Paul's:

Observation & Rapid Response Training

Tuesday, May 19- 6-8 pm
Observation & Rapid Response is a community-based emergency system, sponsored by Stamford and Norwalk United With Immigrants (SNUI) that provides aid, documentation and support to immigrants facing a crisis, such as an ICE raid or detention. Members of the St. Paul's Immigration Team will be attending a Rapid Response training next Sunday in Rowayton. Use this LINK for more information. If you would like to join them, click HERE to sign up. You will receive the exact location upon registration.

March 28th No Kings Rally in Stamford:

Parishioners from St. Paul's served as marshals at the rally helping to maintain apeaceful gathering.

December 2 at 7pm, Bob Duff, Senate Majority Leader; and Melissa Murray of Indivisible and Good Trouble described successful strategies for legislative advocacy at the local and state levels.

November 25 at 7pm, St. Paul’s hosted a training on the The Red Folder Project, a practical way to directly prepare immigrants for potential detainment, as well as to support individuals and families afterwards. Speakers included Johann Lopez, Norwalk Common Council member and Convener of the Norwalk Immigration Network; and Catalina Samper-Horak, founder of Building One Community, Interim CEO of 4-CT and local advocate. 

 Other Resources & Trainings:

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMIGRATION ACTION TOOLKIT

“Red Card” Resource (this is a pocket-sized, know-your-rights tool originated by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

HUSKY 4 IMMIGRANTS

Advocacy to push for state to respond boldly against Medicaid cuts and PREVENT the legislature from making any cuts to the HUSKY program.

Email: kvilleda@husky4immigrants.org

MUTUAL AID/Ayuda Mutua

What: Collects financial donations, food and household goods for families in need.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Facebook/Instagram: @norwalkmutialaid

Most Helpful Now: Financial Donations for Housing/Legal Assistance

*Food and clothing pantry responding to periodic requests received from Norwalk residents in need. Periodic clothing drives with Triangle Community Center, and “driveway food distribution" with St. Paul's. If you are able to help, please contact norwalkmutualaid@gmail.com to receive further information.

SNUI Mutual Aid

Collect, re-pack and deliver essential food every Friday to 100s of families in need, in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford. If you are able to help, please contact snuimutualaid@proton.me to receive further information.

BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY

What: The center for immigrant opportunity in Stamford. Several support services.

Website: https://b1c.org/about/

5Calls.Org AKA The 5 Calls App

What: Website and downloadable phone app to make scripted calls on daily issues to your local representatives

Website: https://5calls.org/

NORWALK COMMUNITY SERVICES HUB

What: A central hub for city resources and information for any human service needs from aging, to housing assistance.

Phone: 203-854-7999

Website: https://www.norwalkct.gov/1898/Community-Services