activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 6
- Civil Rights Education and "Know Your Rights" Initiative Know Your Rights EducationEducates the community on civil rights and provides tools to navigate challenges, particularly those related to immigration issues and the repercussions for human rights advocacy, through its "Know Your Rights" initiative.
- Civil Rights Education and "Know Your Rights" Initiative Know Your Rights EducationThe organization educates the community on civil rights and provides tools to navigate challenges, including immigration issues and repercussions for human rights advocacy, through its "Know Your Rights" initiative.
- Community education on civil rights and immigration Know Your Rights EducationRuns the "Know Your Rights" initiative to educate communities on civil rights, particularly around immigration issues and the consequences of human rights advocacy, providing practical tools and resources.
- Community forums and town halls Civic Education & Voter PreparednessHosts town halls and educational events where community members discuss election issues, raise awareness, and build mutual support around civic participation and human rights.
- General civic engagement and voter mobilization Youth & Community Voter RegistrationConducts broad voter outreach through phone banking, text banking, community events, and distribution of voter guides to empower faith communities and individuals to vote. The "Rise + Vote Arizona" initiative targets Maricopa County, Central Phoenix, and the Valley with the goal of reaching tens of thousands of voters.
- Voter Education and Mobilization Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEngages faith communities and the broader public in Arizona through voter education, direct voter outreach, phone banking, text banking, and community events to encourage participation in the democratic process and voting with their values. This includes specific initiatives like "Rise + Vote Arizona" in Maricopa County and Central Phoenix.
advocacy · 9
- Advocacy Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation Immigration Policy AdvocacyLeads advocacy campaigns, such as the "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign," to oppose anti-immigrant legislation like Proposition 314 and HCR2060 in Arizona. This involves educating communities and mobilizing faith leaders to speak out against such measures and advocate for human rights.
- Advocacy Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation Immigration Policy AdvocacyThe organization actively opposes anti-immigrant measures in Arizona, such as Proposition 314 and HCR2060 ("Secure the Border Act"), by informing and engaging communities about their dangers and mobilizing faith leaders to advocate for human rights. They also stood against the controversial SB 1070 "Show Me Your Papers" law.
- Community Engagement on Faith and Justice Issues Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEngages with communities across Arizona to understand the concerns of faith voters regarding dignity, justice, and care for the vulnerable, and encourages faith leaders to facilitate conversations about the impacts of elections on these issues.
- Election Protection and Poll Monitoring Youth & Community Voter RegistrationOrganizes efforts for election protection and poll monitoring to ensure that all eligible voters have unobstructed access to the voting process.
- Election Protection and Poll Monitoring Youth & Community Voter RegistrationCorazon AZ organizes election protection and poll monitoring efforts to ensure access to voting without obstruction for all eligible voters in Arizona.
- Election protection and poll monitoring Youth & Community Voter RegistrationOrganizes election protection efforts to ensure safe, accessible, and unobstructed voting, including monitoring polling places and supporting voters facing barriers.
- Historical advocacy against anti-immigrant legislation Immigration Policy AdvocacyHas opposed major anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona, including SB 1070 ("Show Me Your Papers" law) and HCR2060 ("Secure the Border Act"), through public opposition and organizing.
- Opposition to Proposition 314 through faith-based advocacy Immigration Policy AdvocacyLeads a multi-faith campaign called "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar" to educate communities and mobilize faith leaders against Proposition 314, a 2024 Arizona ballot measure that would expand local enforcement of immigration laws. The campaign includes public education, sermons, and interfaith organizing to highlight the human rights risks of the proposition.
- Voter Education and Engagement Youth & Community Voter RegistrationCorazon AZ conducts voter education and civic engagement efforts, including phone banking, text banking, and community events, to mobilize tens of thousands of Arizonans. They specifically engage faith communities and leaders to facilitate conversations about election impacts and empower them to vote with their values, notably through the "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign."
capacity building · 4
- Fellowship program for women and BIPOC leadersOperates a leadership development fellowship for women, particularly BIPOC women of color across Arizona, focused on organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience-building.
- Individual membership engagement Church Volunteer & Ceremonial EngagementOffers individual membership opportunities for supporters who are not affiliated with a congregation or who seek deeper personal involvement in the organization’s work.
- Leadership Development Fellowship ProgramCorazon AZ operates a fellowship program specifically for women and BIPOC women of color from across Arizona, focusing on developing skills in organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience.
- Women and BIPOC Women's Leadership FellowshipOperates a fellowship program for women and BIPOC women of color from across Arizona, focusing on developing skills in organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Community Empowerment through Relationship-Based Organizing community_organizingThe organization empowers underrepresented communities, particularly immigrant and minority populations, by building relationships through one-on-one conversations and hosting gatherings. This approach aims to amplify marginalized voices, listen to lived experiences, and provide platforms for discussing how policies and laws affect their lives, thereby equipping community leaders with skills to identify concerns, research solutions, and advocate for change.
- Community empowerment through civic engagement community_empowermentStrengthens community agency by providing knowledge, awareness, and platforms—especially during elections—to foster solidarity, bridge faith and policy, and enable advocacy for systemic change.
- Faith-Based Community Organizing and Advocacy faith-based organizingCorazon AZ organizes and mobilizes a network of diverse faith communities, including houses of worship and individuals, to engage in collective action and advocacy. This approach leverages shared faith-based values of dignity, justice, compassion, and care for the vulnerable to inspire civic engagement, amplify moral voices, and advocate for policy changes that reflect these values, particularly in areas of economic fairness and healing justice.
- Faith-Based Community Organizing and Advocacy faith_based_organizingCorazon AZ organizes and mobilizes diverse faith communities and individuals by leveraging shared moral and ethical values (such as dignity, justice, compassion, and care for the vulnerable) to advocate for policy changes, civic engagement, and social justice. This approach frames civic participation and advocacy as expressions of faith, amplifying moral voices in public discourse and empowering communities to address systemic issues.
- Faith-based organizing and moral voice mobilization faith-based_organizingUses faith communities, religious values, and moral authority to mobilize collective action, frame civic engagement as a spiritual practice, and advocate for justice by drawing on prophetic imagination, scripture, and interfaith solidarity.
- Grassroots Community Empowerment and Systems Change community_organizingCorazon AZ empowers underrepresented communities, particularly immigrant and BIPOC populations, by providing platforms for their voices to be heard, facilitating discussions on policy impacts, and equipping leaders with skills to identify concerns and collaborate on solutions. This strategy aims to build relationships, foster solidarity, and provide tools to change oppressive systems and structures, ultimately building racial and economic equity.
- Individual Membership Engagement individual_membership_engagementCorazon AZ engages individuals in its mission through a tiered membership structure, allowing for deeper participation regardless of their congregational affiliation. This strategy aims to broaden the base of support and involvement beyond traditional faith community structures.
- Peacemaking and Global Equity peacemakingCorazon AZ aims to contribute to a harmonious and equitable global community by addressing root causes of injustice, promoting justice, and fostering understanding and empathy among diverse lived experiences and faith traditions.
- Relationship-centered community organizing relationship-based_organizingBuilds power in underrepresented communities by centering one-on-one relationships, listening to directly impacted individuals, and creating spaces like town halls and forums to amplify marginalized voices and drive collaborative solutions.
- Systems change for racial and economic equity systems_changeEquips individuals and communities with tools to challenge and transform oppressive systems, focusing on root causes of injustice and building power through racial and economic equity frameworks.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Fellowship Program
Immersive leadership development program for women and BIPOC women of color in Arizona, focused on organizing, activism, community mobilization, and bridging faith and policy.
Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign
Engages faith leaders across religious traditions to speak out from their places of worship against harmful policies like Proposition 314, grounding advocacy in moral and spiritual values.
Voter Engagement and Election Protection
Conducts phone banking, text banking, voter education, and poll monitoring to ensure equitable access to voting and to mobilize faith communities around values-based participation.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- AZCentral Partner — Featured Corazón AZ in an article discussing Proposition 314.
- AZCentral Partner — Media partner that featured Corazon AZ's work in a recent article on Proposition 314.
- Alicia Contrares-Alas Partner — Executive Director of Corazón Arizona, quoted as a representative voice on the organization's mission and election work.
- Alicia Contreras-Alas Partner — Executive Director of Corazón, providing organizational leadership and public commentary on faith and politics.
- Arizona Muslim Alliance Partner — Partners with the Arizona Muslim Alliance to provide a platform for diverse communities to discuss policy impacts.
- CAIR Partner — Partners with CAIR to provide a platform for diverse communities to discuss policy impacts.
- Religion Census Government — Source of data on U.S. faith congregations cited in advocacy content.