MFV AZ Update August 26, 2010

August 26, 2010 - 0 comments

Mi Familia Vota campaign keeps on going. In 10 weeks, we have signed up over 12,100 Latinos on the Permanent Early Voting List and registered another 1,800 to vote. We are currently canvassing in Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma Counties.

This past weekend we had our fourth citizenship fair of the year, where we assisted over 125 individuals with their application for citizenship. So far in the four citizenship fairs this year, Mi Familia Vota and its partners have assisted over 650 individuals filling out their application.

Arizona

July 29, 2010 - 0 comments

Arizona has a long and proud tradition of organizing and mobilizing immigrants. In 1972, Si, Se Puede!’was born in Arizona during the Cesar Chavez’ fast and the subsequent campaign to recall Governor Jack Williams.

Since 2003 Mi Famila Vota has been partnering with local organzinationsin Arizona to create a culture of civic particpation.

In 2008, 19% of infrequent voters contacted by Mi Familia Vota Arizona either voted early or voted by mail and we registered over new Latino voters.

Today in 2010, Mi Famila Vota continues the proud tradtion of Si Se Puede by promoting citizenship, educating New Americans on the levels of civic engagement and offer trainings and issue forums to strengthen their voice. We also register and mobilize voters to be active and aware
of the impact of their role within the community.