What is canvassing?

Basically, canvassing is an organized activity going around your community to solicit support, whether it's going door to door or approaching people on the street.

I already know what you're thinking: knocking on doors and talking to strangers in the street is awkward and uncomfortable.

To be honest with you, that feeling is very natural but far from the truth. Personally, I am not from Brooklyn ... I am from a much smaller city in Pennsylvania. So when I began to get involved with the presidential campaign two years back (what a long haul!), I felt the same way.

But you will find that people are very kind and thoughtful, and when they hear that you're trying to help in their community, they open right up. What you think you be an awkward encounter almost always turns out to be a warm conversation and an opportunity to turn a neighbor into a friend.

I hope that you will consider canvassing with us for Warm Up To Change in the days leading up to Monday. It's not a hard sell - everyone knows the times are tough, and New Yorkers are kind at their cores. Once you explain to them what Warm Up To Change is, you will almost certainly have another coat or maybe even a new volunteer.

Watch just how easy it is... (of course, asking for donated coats is much easier than running for president)