Copal Communidades Organizando El Poder Y La A

Copal, A Minnesota statewide organization established in january 2018, seeks to buildcollective power, transform systems, and create opportunities for latines to have dignified life in Minnesota. Copal builds latine political power by expanding the electorate and investing in community leadership development. Since its establishment, the organization has rapidly expanded its organizational capacity, thereby amplifying its reach and impact. Copal's relational organizing supports A growing community of latine member leaders, who are collectively building A stronger foundation of political power to influence public officials and elections. This collective power has already brought about critical legislative influence changes in Minnesota, helping to advance climate and clean energy equity, health care access for all, drivers licenses for all, better protection for frontline workers, and other policies to improve the quality of life of latines in minnesota.copal's work is successful in bringing about social and political change by mobilizing latine voters. With A growing database of over 25,000 registered voters, Copal supports candidates that embrace its political agenda. Copal members lead the process of interviewing candidates about their positions on issues most impacting Minnesota latines. Copal then endorses values-aligned candidates for office. Building the political power of latine communities in Minnesota is A critical need to create A Minnesota that is inclusive and welcoming to all who call it home. Copal builds power with these communities and our members by fostering activism through volunteerism, while providing training and education to support member leaders.