Housing Justice Canvassing Program (2023)

Originally shared July 28, 2023

Our phone bankers spoke with 1,887 Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in Orange County. 1,032 of them agree that our elected leaders need to do more to stop corporate interests from driving up the cost of housing and pushing people into homelessness.

Reflections from our phone bankers:

“Field canvassing has shown me that certain issues can build consensus across party lines. I’ve learned how important it is to listen, even during moments of disagreement.” — Ang (Alameda County)

“With the right political education and support systems, we can become an un-ignorable, powerful political bloc in the future.” — Jacqueline (San Diego County)

“Phone banking has taught me the importance of being optimistic and persistent when it comes to reaching out to people and wanting to learn their stories/opinions.” — Leilani (Riverside County)

“People will surprise you! Just because they identify with a particular group doesn’t mean they all think the same way. Be PATIENT with people. People are willing to hear you out, so be patient.” — Nhi (Santa Clara County)

“We should value those who are open minded enough to give us phone bankers the time of day.” — Ronvel (Contra Costa County)

“There are current issues like social housing that we, as collective Americans, see eye-to-eye on regardless of the political party.” — Victoria (San Francisco County)