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

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.

Upcoming Trainings

Observation & Rapid Response Training
Saturday, April 18 2-4 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.

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)

May 17, 3 pm

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:

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

Stay tuned for details about upcoming food distributions events.

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