Turning our Advocacy to Congress
Shalom UCC in Richland unveiled a scroll of legislative wins during their church service May 7: left to right, Mike Stipe, Mickey Beary, John Patrick, Marsha Stipe, Pastor Stephen Gentle, and Lora Rathbone. See [...]
Keep Our Advocacy Moving Forward
Ending hunger in WA, especially at K-12 schools and colleges, continues to be a deep commitment for FAN. We are grateful to FAN supporters Trevor Sandison and Darcy Huffman (who also serves as an [...]
Celebrating our Legislative Successes
FAN celebrated with The Alliance for Gun Responsibility and other advocates as the historic assault weapons ban was signed into law this past week. We Celebrate These 2023 Legislative Session Successes because of YOUR [...]
Final Budget and End of Session
FAN was honored to be in the room yesterday representing decades of work by FAN and our predecessor faith organizations, as Governor Inslee signed SB 5087 removing the death penalty from Washington state law. [...]
Advocate for the State Budget, Week 14
Please save the dates for our online Spring Summits on two Sunday afternoons: May 7 and June 4. To make these post-session conversations accessible to as many people as possible, we have opted for [...]
Bringing Justice to the State Budget, Week 13 Update
We stand in heartfelt solidarity through these sacred days of Ramadan, Passover, Holy Week and Easter, Buddha’s birthday, Vaisakhi Day, and more. We commemorate the anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s death this [...]
Peace for Holy Days, and Week 12 Update
FAN participated in a week of interfaith hospitality at Ramadan iftars with Pacifica Foundation in Snohomish and the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) in Redmond, and a Passover seder with the Jewish Federation in [...]
Week 11 Legislative Update
FAN Operations Coordinator Blake Alford and FAN Economic Justice Working Group leader Steve Clagett (Pictured on the right) stand in solidarity with union workers at the Starbucks headquarters in Seattle. We are seeking the [...]
Budget Needs & Week 10 Recap
We are seeking the next FAN Eastern Washington part-time regional organizer, and hope you will help us get the word out for this opportunity! Applications or questions received at apply@fanwa.org. Take Action As we [...]
Week 9 Bills Move Past Cutoff
Our longtime volunteer in Olympia, Trevor Sandison, has been spending long days into evenings this week in Olympia as the House worked overtime to pass bills before House of Origin cutoff. Trevor is point [...]
Week 8 Legislative Session Review
FAN Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang (left) and Rep. My-Linh Thai, legislative champion for many bills we care about, speaking at Interfaith Advocacy Day in February. They continue to work on our behalf to [...]
Legislative Session – Week 7
Our staff put in some hard work to make IFAD 2023 happen. Your great turnout for IFAD is still energizing our advocacy as the legislative session continues. Take Action! Today is the fiscal committee [...]
Week 6 – Bills to Support before Cutoff
We're still celebrating the groups that joined us at IFAD 2023 and who continue to raise their voices! Pictured here are Temple Beth Am, Seattle and the Washington Poor Peoples' Campaign at Interfaith Advocacy Day. [...]
IFAD 2023 Review – Legislative Week 5
Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia Energizes FAN Action! We are grateful to the amazing advocates who made the trek to Olympia yesterday for Interfaith Advocacy Day (IFAD) – a joyful return to in-person advocacy! [...]
Legislative Session – Week 4
Join us on the Capitol steps! Raise your voice in Olympia next Thursday, Feb. 9! We are excited to welcome more than 200 of you to Olympia next Thursday, February 9, for Interfaith Advocacy [...]
Legislative Session Week 3
Last chance to register for Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia on Thursday, February 9, 9am-3pm. after that we will not be able to schedule legislative meetings for you. Overnight accommodations are available at Gwinwood [...]
Legislative Session Week 2
Ready to raise your voice? Register now for Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia, Thursday, February 9, 9am-3pm. Please register by January 27 so we can arrange legislative meetings for you. Overnight accommodations are available [...]
2023 Legislative Session Begins
Ready to raise your voice? Register now for the Eastern WA Legislative Conference, happening next weekend. Register soon for Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia, Thursday, February 9, 9am-3pm. Please register by January 29 so we [...]
Moving Forward into 2023!
Moving Forward into 2023! Thanks to the generosity of FAN donors during our Annual Dinner and in the weeks since, we are happy to announce that we have met and exceeded our $150,000 fundraising [...]
Preparing for the Legislative Session
Preparing for the Legislative Session Our attention continues to turn to the 2023 Legislative Session, and next week our legislative agenda will be finalized for approval by FAN’s Governing Board. We will share it [...]
Getting Ready for the Legislative Session
Annual Dinner Update We are still feeling such gratitude for our Annual Dinner celebration that has energized us for the work ahead. We are happy to report that we have received more than $147,000 [...]
Annual Dinner Recap and Giving Thanks for You
Just a few images from our dinner in Renton. See more photos by Mark White mjwhitephotos.com at our Facebook album. With Gratitude for All Our hearts are full of gratitude for all of you [...]
Every Vote Matters
It's Time to Vote! Ballots have landed across the state. Vote by November 8 for candidates with the best solutions for our communities! Let’s keep ensuring everyone’s voting rights are protected—see Free the Vote WA. [...]
Food Policy in WA briefing 10/13
FAN Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang attended the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health last week while in Washington DC. President Biden, Members of Congress, and hunger advocates spoke to policy changes necessary [...]
Boarding School Truth and Healing
Please register to attend in person in Renton AND Spokane, or put together a watch party for joining the celebration online. Would you like to be a sponsor? See the details on our Annual [...]
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