Resources
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.
September 15 - 6:30 pm City of Norwalk Immigration Community Forum
Watch the Learning for Action meeting from 8/26/25 HERE and check back here for future sessions.
Next Learning for Action Meetings at St. Paul's:
November 25 at 7pm, St. Paul’s will host 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 include 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.
December 2 at 7pm, Bob Duff, Senate Majority Leader; and Melissa Murray of Indivisible and Good Trouble will describe successful strategies for legislative advocacy at the local and state levels.
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)
Stamford Norwalk United for Immigrants
- Approach: “Boots on The Ground”, Rapid Response, starting a Community Watch Program
- Observer Training Interest Form
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
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
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
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