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Poverty Action builds grassroots power to end causes of poverty and create opportunities for everyone to prosper. We envision a state where people of all income levels fully promote and participate in building the fabric of socially, politically, and economically just communities.

Teresa Bailey

We’re Hitting the Road for Our Members!

Poverty Action is coming to a town near you! We’re going to be in a town near you soon and we want to hear from YOU! Last year members from all over Washington state helped move the conversation in Olympia on the issues that were important to low-income families in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, Kent, [...]

Advocacy Works: 2012 Legislative Wrap-Up

This session your network worked hard to achieve substantial wins amidst one of the most difficult political climates in recent memory. From holding the line on funding our state’s safety net to passing significant consumer protections,  we have a full slate of accomplishments we are proud to share with our members. This work is possible [...]

Where We Stand On The Issues

Read our 2012 Legislative Agenda: Creating Opportunities to Prosper