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Mesa County, have you ever been asked before?
With much success, our deep listening work continues! This summer, we’re knocking on the doors of Western Colorado residents who are often left behind in our divided world today and simply asking them what daily problems they’ve been facing. No selling, no persuasion — just listening.
And the experience has been transformative. People aren’t just willing, they’re eager to share their stories. For some of the people we’ve been talking to, our conversation was the first time someone from an organization like ours has asked them what is impacting their lives. This work is not a typical canvass, and time and again, people thank our volunteers for coming to their door.
We invite you to join us in this transformative experience. Come listen with us this month. We have three short and convenient shifts coming up in Mesa County in July:
Taking part in a shift is very easy. I’ll be in touch to tell you where we’ll be meeting. (For our first July shift, on July 23, we’ll be meeting at Duck Pond Park on Orchard Mesa.) You’ll always be part of a team. You’re never alone! No experience is needed to join the fun. And organizers will be available for an hour before shifts begin to ensure you are prepared and briefed. Please reach out to me at maria@westerncoloradoalliance.org with any questions!
We’ll show you exactly how easy it is next week, but in the meantime, we’ll be so happy to have you join us!
María Luiza Peréz Chavéz (who sometimes goes by Mary) works closely with the Western Colorado Alliance of Mesa County affiliate group. María is fluent in both English and Spanish and sometimes works as a skilled interpreter. But her love for language goes beyond just English and Spanish; currently, she is also studying French and Japanese! One day, she hopes to attend law school as an avenue to help those in need. Even with her busy schedule, María’s priority is her family. As the eldest of seven children, she has always felt the need to support her parents in any way she can. And somehow, she still finds time to read, swim, listen to music, watch movies, draw, play video games, and hang out with friends!