News

This week the Washington State Senate passed landmark legislation prohibiting local, state and federal law enforcement officers — including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public. [...]

Several hundred gathered last night at the Federal Building in Seattle to say "ICE Out!" with Pastor Leah Atkinson Bilinski from Fauntleroy UCC giving a powerful directive on how we can stand in solidarity. [...]

From Spokane to Seattle FAN stands in solidarity with Minneapolis today to say ICE out of Minnesota. (L: About 250 in Spokane gathered for a vigil for Minneapolis, R: Faith & Labor Roundtable members [...]

2026 Yakima Advocacy Day: Justice for the Health & Wholeness of our Valley Join Between the Ridges, FAN, and Yakima Valley advocacy groups this Saturday, January 24 (9 AM - 3 PM) at Englewood [...]

Housing Advocate & FAN Eastern WA Regional Organizer Brianna Dilts testifies for HB 1859 in the House Finance Committee. You can also watch the Senate testimony which included city leaders, pastors, and developers starting [...]

Our 2026 Legislative AgendaEach year, we shape our legislative priorities alongside our coalition partners, statewide network, FAN Policy Committee, and FAN Governing Board. This year, we also introduced a survey to help inform our priorities. [...]

As we mourn the murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE this week, we remember that 2025 was the deadliest year for community members in ICE custody since 2004 and that at least 9 [...]

Last night, Economic Justice advocates Steve Clagett and others joined the 46th District Townhall. Sen. Valdez will be working hard on a bill to ban masks on law enforcement officers. Hear about other important [...]

Save the Date for FAN's Annual Dinner on November 16 Faith Action Network’s Annual Dinner 2025 - A Night of Unbreakable Spirit Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, delicious food, and uplifting music [...]

It is with deep gratitude that we celebrate and honor the life of our Board Chair, the Reverend Carol Jensen. Reverend Jensen was a founding board member since June 2011, a total of 14 [...]

FAN Mid-Year Appeal How can I make an impact in these challenging times? Watch this video from our Executive Director, Dr. Joyce del Rosario to learn more about how we can work together in [...]

FAN Stands Against Travel Bans The day after cruel and racist travel bans went into effect in the U.S., Kristin Ang represented FAN alongside a powerful coalition at SeaTac to embody a core value [...]

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President of the Children's Defense Fund, speaks today at the U.S. Capitol (photo credit: Pentecost Witness livestream) When you're up against the odds in the fight for justice, it's important [...]

Announcing More Locations! Join Our Spring Summits Sunday, June 1st Whether you’re new to FAN or a long-time advocate, we invite you to join us as we celebrate our legislative wins, connect about our [...]

Faith and Labor members Dr. Joyce del Rosario, Phil Lewis, Kevin Allen and Joe Sheeran joined May Day actions in Seattle, while Brianna Dilts represented FAN in Spokane along with millions across the globe [...]

Rep. Shaun Scott of the 43rd District speaks to the rally crowd (left) and FAN staff, Kristin Ang, joins Firelands policy director, Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin at Wednesday's Rally for the Public Good on the capitol [...]

In a time when progressive revenue is on the line, the Faith + Labor roundtable gathered this weekend to share clear messages with our lawmakers: "Treat People as Sacred", "Tax Enough for Education Food [...]

Faith Action Network staff Dr. Joyce del Rosario and Board Chair Rev. Carol Jensen guided by ambassadors Tia and Dara at a recent Vaisakhi Festival in Federal Way. Celebrations and Ongoing Advocacy Needs! We [...]

Faith Action Network staff Dr. Joyce del Rosario, Blake Alford and Kristin Ang observed a community Seder together with FAN Board Member Rabbi Jason Levine, lobbyist Trevor Sandison and JCRC table host Linda Clifton.This Saturday [...]

Faith Action Network continues to stand for economic justice by picketing with grocery store workers yesterday with UFCW3000. Blake Alford, FAN Faith and Labor Roundtable Co-Lead stands with longtime advocate Joan Weiss and King [...]

(Left) FAN Staff Kristin Ang met and celebrated with Ruby Love of Front and Centered and Senator Rebecca Saldaña regarding our progress this legislative session. (Right) A bird's eye view from a FAN advocate of [...]

FAN staff Elizabeth Dickinson, Blake Alford and Kristin Ang attended the Balance our Tax Code Rally, shown in this King5 news story. They also attended meetings with several senators and representatives advocating for progressive revenue [...]

(Left) FAN staff Brianna Dilts stands with FAN advocates from Newport in Olympia at the Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day. (Right) Dr. Joyce del Rosario and Elizabeth Dickinson celebrate with Imam Adam Jamal at [...]

FAN staff are raising the banner for progressive revenue. We continue to plan and join events to raise our collective voice, and we are grateful for your continued advocacy within your own communities.We strongly encourage [...]

We are still celebrating the collective community and momentum gained at IFAD 2025! If you have pictures to share, please send them to our office e-mail, fan@fanwa.orgTown Halls & Rules CommitteesToday, February 28, marks the [...]