Founded in 2019 by State Representative Aisha Gomez's field canvass team in Minneapolis, our organization, The People’s Canvass formally known as Knock Knock LLC, has undergone significant growth and transformation. Initially dedicated to supporting Representative Aisha Gomez's fundraising campaign, we redefined the statewide standard for canvasser pay by ensuring that every new canvasser started at a minimum wage of $20 per hour. This strategic move allowed us to retain highly skilled canvassers, resulting in an exceptionally effective team. The People’s Canvass remains the most effective canvassing organization in the state.

Having successfully covered virtually every door in Rep. Gomez's district, we identified a recurring issue faced by campaigns – the disbandment of hard-won people power at the conclusion of projects, compelling our team to seek alternative employment opportunities. To address this problem and further professionalize the field of canvassing, we founded The People’s Canvass with the aim of offering political campaigns the ability to outsource their canvassing work while ensuring fair compensation for workers.

In 2020, we had the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking deep canvassing experiment on behalf of Take Action MN, which significantly impacted our approach to conducting canvassing activities. Deep canvassing has since become the focal point of our endeavors, as we recognize its potency in creating meaningful connections and facilitating transformative conversations with voters.

As part of our commitment to democratizing the workplace, we have adopted a worker-owned cooperative business model since 2022. This shift reinforces our dedication to empowering canvassers and fostering a collaborative and equitable work environment.

Throughout our journey, we have provided consultation and services to progressive organizations and candidates, emphasizing social transformation. Our expertise lies in building infrastructure through membership expansion, small donor fundraising, data collection, and cultivating a strong political base for sustainable growth and influence.

The core of our team comprises highly effective and quality-oriented canvassers, who have demonstrated their capabilities through several successful voter persuasion and turnout campaigns in 2020.

As we continue our venture as a worker-owned cooperative, we are committed to expanding our capacity to initiate and foster social change through purposeful and transformative dialogues. Our dedication to creating a more inclusive society remains unwavering, as we strive to address systemic disparities and advocate for equal opportunities for all.

If you have any further inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to assist you in any way possible.