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faith. love. liberation.
fe. amor. liberación.
At the Congregation Action Network (CAN), our work is rooted in faith and the power of community. Guided by our varied spiritual traditions, we bring congregations together across lines of difference to build solidarity, cultivate hope, and take collective action.
Over the past year, we have strengthened a vibrant coalition of interfaith leaders. Together, we are weaving networks of care, training leaders, and standing as a public witness toward a sacred vision of justice and belonging.
Read CAN executive director Pastor Julio Hernandez's latest opinion pieces:
Virginia Faith Organizations Oppose Use of National Guard for Mass Deportation of Immigrants
(written with Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook)
An immigrant registry is un-American — and alarmingly familiar
(written with Rabbi Mordechai Liebling).
Your gift ensures that we have the tools to:
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Provide Constitutional Rights trainings that help people understand their legal protections
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Train faith community members to accompany individuals to court hearings and appointments
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Organize a consistent public presence and rapid response through vigils and other actions, lifting up the voice of faith leaders against the suffering created by the mass deportation systems
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Build a coalition of faith leaders across DC, Maryland, and Virginia
2023 Annual Report
"For the past six years, Congregation Action Network (CAN) has been fighting for the rights and well being of immigrants and refugees in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Founded in 2017 as a project of Faith in Action and Sanctuary DMV, CAN has since organized faith communities across the Washington metro area, and grew into an independent organization in 2022."
