DHDC COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY
The purpose of the Community Organizing and Advocacy department is to raise consciousness, give support to, harness collective power, and strengthen Latinx communities throughout Michigan, with a particular focus in Southwest Detroit, by organizing activities that build community, increase local leadership, and mobilize our gente towards transformation and liberation.
Programs are held year-round, working alongside members of our community to address systemic issues and fight for justice.
PODER
Parents of schoolchildren, fighting for language and education justice in the Detroit public school system, alongside our citywide coalition, 482Forward.
- School bus for Cass students.
RAP/PIF
Protecting immigrant families against the devastating impacts of anti-immigration policy and fighting for legislative change at the federal, state, and local levels.
- The Rapid Action Plan (RAP) program works as a case management system that ensures families have safeguards in place in the event of deportation.
MI Latinx Coalition
Building power through unifying as a statewide network of Latinx organizations.
- The MI Latinx Coalition was convened so that Latinx serving community organizations of Michigan could coordinate and act as a unified voice at the state level.
Public Health and Environmental Justice
Reducing air pollution through research, training, and advocacy.
- Environmental Health Research Academy.
GOTV, Election Protection, and Democracy Work
Expanding the electorate, educating and activating voters, and eliminating disparities in civic participation.
- Get Out The Vote
HOW DOES DHDC DO IT?
Base-Building
Recruiting and retaining community members to get involved in implementing the work of organizing.
Leadership Development
Expanding the political analysis and practical skills of members to build the base and win campaigns
Partnerships and Mobilization
Working in a coalition with partners to achieve systems change and develop long-term organizing infrastructure.
Mobilization
Coordinate opportunities for our base to move into action in order to influence decisions that affect their community.