Celebrating our Successes this Legislative Session
Standing with our Muslim neighbors in Burien last week after a violent attack on the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) building. Young people, their families, many imams and other faith leaders, government officials, and [...]
2022 Legislative Session Recap
Today we share the good news that spring is on its way and we have successes to celebrate as the 2022 Washington Legislative Session ended last week. (photo courtesy of DES.wa.gov). 2022 Legislative Recap [...]
Legislative Session Week Eight
Last push for the budget: Please email your legislators TODAY and THIS WEEKEND using the links and suggested actions provided, Ask them to vote for the full $30M support package for refugee support. Legislative Session [...]
Legislative Session Week Seven
FAN joins hearts and voices across the world in praying, vigiling, protesting, and calling for peace and an end to war. We continue to work for justice with these intentions. Week 7 of Legislative [...]
Legislative Session Week Six
We are past the halfway point of this short 60-day session that ends on March 10. Lawmakers spent long days and nights to meet the Tuesday, February 15, deadline for bills to be voted [...]
Legislative Session Week Five
We are past the halfway point in this short, intense 60-day session. It was remarkably busy on the floor this week due to legislative cutoff. Legislative cutoffs are milestones that bills need to reach [...]
Legislative Session Week Four
Attend Online IFAD on Thursday 2/10You can still register for Interfaith Advocacy Day before next Thursday, and if we already have legislative appointments reserved for your legislative district, you are welcome to join them. If [...]
Legislative Session Week Three
Two Weeks Until IFADOnly two weeks until FAN’s Interfaith Advocacy Day (IFAD) on Thursday, February 10! We need your help to get the word out and raise faith advocates’ voices.First, register yourself by February 4. [...]
Legislative Session Week Two
FAN Staff members gave virtual testimony this week - Jaspreet Singh (left) on HB 1840 to improve diversity, equity, and mental health at community and technical colleges, and Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang on HB [...]
Legislative Session Week One
There is still time to register for the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference on January 22 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM and Interfaith Advocacy Day on February 10! Please register as soon as possible so we [...]
How and Why to Advocate for Change
Paths to Understanding and Faith Action Network are launching two on-demand courses as follow-up to our Pre-Session Trainings that will teach you How and Why to Advocate for Change through legislative bodies at local, [...]
The Legislative Session Starts Next Week
Introduction to the 2022 Legislative Session The 2021 Legislative Session will begin January 10th, and the last day of session is March 10th. This will be an action packed 60 days. With another virtual [...]
2022 Legislative Agenda and Pre-Session Trainings
We are wishing love and light to all who are celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year in the days ahead. We especially wish you blessings of good health and community after the challenges of 2021. [...]
We’re Excited for the Upcoming Legislative Session
Thank you to all who joined us for our Annual Dinner celebration and gathered across the state in your homes and in Watch Parties! We were glad to see your faces on social media and [...]
With Gratitude for You
We want to share our immense GRATITUDE for our FAN network and all who attended our Annual Celebration this past Sunday. Whether you donated before or during the program, held a Watch Party with friends [...]
Register by 11/15 for the 2021 Annual Dinner
We thank the Islamic Center of Tacoma, MAPS-AMEN, and Associated Ministries for inviting FAN to be part of last Sunday’s interfaith solidarity gathering, after recent arsons at the Islamic Center of Tacoma, St. Charles [...]
Register Now for the 2021 Annual Dinner
Register for FAN's Annual Celebration! We are preparing a wonderful celebration with friends old and new—save your spot and register for FAN's virtual Annual Dinner Celebration on Sunday, November 21, at [...]
Register Now for the 2021 Annual Dinner
Registration is Now Open for the 2021 Annual Dinner You're invited to FAN's virtual Annual Dinner Celebration on Sunday, November 21, at 5:30 PM! We hope you will join us for a festive evening as [...]
Fall Advocacy Opportunities
Our Fall Cluster Gatherings have begun! We will be hosting Clusters online this year in light of COVID concerns. Look for updated events and sign-up links at fanwa.org/our-network/cluster-meetings/. Support Haitian Migrants and Asylum Seekers We [...]
Welcome New Policy Engagement Director
Our Fall Cluster Gatherings have begun! We will be hosting Clusters online this year in light of COVID concerns. Look for updated events and sign-up links at fanwa.org/our-network/cluster-meetings/. Introducing FAN's New Policy Director! We [...]
August Opportunities to Do Justice
The WA Coalition for Police Accountability, which FAN is part of and Co-Director Paul Benz worked closely with this past legislative session, held a press conference last week where families and advocates addressed law [...]
Call for Boarding Schools Truth Initiative
FAN continues to live into our statewide vision with the help of Regional Organizers, working in their communities across Washington. WE ARE HIRING for part-time, regional organizers in Central WA and Western WA to join [...]
August Recess Opportunities
We're Hiring! Help us find our next policy leader for FAN! Please download the Policy Engagement job description and share it widely. Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to apply@fanwa.org. Application review begins [...]
Faith Leaders Speak: Don’t Hesitate – Vaccinate!
Please Save the Date for our 2021 Annual Dinner on Sunday, November 21! We had shared a different date previously, but due to several scheduling updates we are now moving forward with the evening [...]
Take Action: Eviction Moratorium, Reparations, and Child Nutrition
Today, June 21, is Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, and more than 1.4 million WA kids are set to benefit! Improvements to the CTC this year will increase CTC payments, ensure families with the [...]
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