Social Justice Organizations in Washington State

"The Bill of Rights would only be well-meaning promises if people did not fight to protect it. The ACLU is the nation's premier organization dedicated to defending and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for all people in America. Our job is to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."

"End the Prison Industrial Complex (EPIC) is a community group working to stop the construction of the proposed new youth jail in King County, Washington. EPIC operates with staff support from American Friends Service Committee and includes members of Youth Undoing Institutional Racism, the People’s Institute Northwest and the community at-large."

"Our mission is to increase access to justice by matching reformed men and women who have old criminal convictions with pro bono lawyers to reach a fair outcome in light of their redemption. We believe in second chances and the elimination of incarceration when an individual’s sentence no longer serves its purpose. We also believe that deportation, and the forced separation of families, is too harsh a consequence for individuals who have made mistakes in their past, and that rewarding their rehabilitation through a pardon promotes justice."

Lavender Rights Project (LRP) is an organization that elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. In part, the organization seeks to: "End violence against incarcerated Black trans femmes and change policies in King County Jail to protect and provide dignity to all gender diverse people of color housed there."

"Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights."

"The Arc of Washington State advocates for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families including birth to three services, special education, employment and residential supports, health care, transportation, respite and inclusion in the community."

"We are committed to increasing employment, enhancing independence, and improving the quality of life for every person with a disability in Washington State."

"PAVE provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities."

Faith Action Network has a mission to be a faith-inspired statewide partnership striving for a just, compassionate, and sustainable world through community building, education, and public action. "We will build a widely diverse coalition of all people of faith and ally with like-minded communities and organizations across the state to take courageous action and create a more just and peaceful world."

"We empower African Americans and underserved communities to thrive by securing educational and economic opportunities."

"With over 40,000 members, Washington CAN! is the state’s largest grassroots community organization. Together we work to achieve racial, social, gender and economic justice in Washington state and our nation. We believe that we can only achieve our goals when people become involved and take action for justice."

"350 Seattle is building a passionate grassroots movement for climate justice. We believe that climate change is a problem so overwhelming that only people power can begin to solve it. Using tools ranging from policy and advocacy to direct action, we inspire people to fight for the deep and lasting changes necessary to ensure a thriving planet."

"The Bill of Rights would only be well-meaning promises if people did not fight to protect it. The ACLU is the nation's premier organization dedicated to defending and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for all people in America. Our job is to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."

"Northwest Health Law Advocates is the consumer voice in the health care debate. We aim to improve access to health care for all Washington residents in furtherance of health as a human right."

"With over 40,000 members, Washington CAN! is the state’s largest grassroots community organization. Together we work to achieve racial, social, gender and economic justice in Washington state and our nation. We believe that we can only achieve our goals when people become involved and take action for justice."

The mission of the KCRHA (formerly All Home and the Committee to End Homelessness) is: "Administering effective, performance-based homeless services to support a high-functioning homelessness crisis response system to significantly decrease the incidence of unsheltered homelessness across King County using equity and social justice principles."

"The Church Council of Greater Seattle convenes and catalyzes communities and people of faith to bring our spiritual commitments of love and reconciliation, peace and justice into the public square. We aspire together to weave a world of justice through right and equitable relationships with one another. Our hope is to more fully live into the Beloved Community, as promoted by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Issues include Housing & Homelessness; Economic Justice; Racism & Prejudice; Immigrant & Refugee Accompaniment; Ecumenism & Interfaith.

"As an organization grounded in the Latino community, our mission is to build unity across all racial and economic sectors, to organize, empower, and defend our most vulnerable and marginalized populations and to bring justice, dignity, equality, and freedom to all the peoples of the world."

"The Coalition on Homelessness is a coordinating force on budget and policy decisions which directly affect the lives and futures of people who are homeless and the kind of community we all live in."

"Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights."
"Amnesty International Group 4 Seattle is an officially sanctioned local chapter of Amnesty International USA. We are also part of the local coalition Amnesty International Puget Sound (AIPS), which supports the efforts of five other Puget Sound AI Local Groups and eighteen Student Groups."

"The Church Council of Greater Seattle convenes and catalyzes communities and people of faith to bring our spiritual commitments of love and reconciliation, peace and justice into the public square. We aspire together to weave a world of justice through right and equitable relationships with one another. Our hope is to more fully live into the Beloved Community, as promoted by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."

Issues include Housing & Homelessness; Economic Justice; Racism & Prejudice; Immigrant & Refugee Accompaniment; Ecumenism & Interfaith;

"Colectiva Legal del Pueblo is a non-hierarchal collective organization founded for and by undocumented and migrant communities working to provide legal support while building community power for migrant justice."

"As an organization grounded in the Latino community, our mission is to build unity across all racial and economic sectors, to organize, empower, and defend our most vulnerable and marginalized populations and to bring justice, dignity, equality, and freedom to all the peoples of the world."

"The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America."

"Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education."

"OneAmerica advances the fundamental principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels by building power within immigrant communities in collaboration with key allies."

"With over 40,000 members, Washington CAN! is the state’s largest grassroots community organization. Together we work to achieve racial, social, gender and economic justice in Washington state and our nation. We believe that we can only achieve our goals when people become involved and take action for justice."

"The Bill of Rights would only be well-meaning promises if people did not fight to protect it. The ACLU is the nation's premier organization dedicated to defending and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for all people in America. Our job is to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."

"Our mission is to ensure and promote dignity, safety, and equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Washingtonians."

"Ingersoll Gender Center is a mutual support and education organization for transgender, trans*, gender variant and genderqueer people, and the people who support them. Ingersoll is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Seattle and serving the Greater Seattle and Puget Sound region and beyond. Ingersoll is an all-volunteer organization that focuses on direct peer support, community building, education and advocacy."

"Legal Voice pursues justice for all women and girls in the Northwest, through ground-breaking litigation, legislative advocacy, and legal rights education."

"The Bill of Rights would only be well-meaning promises if people did not fight to protect it. The ACLU is the nation's premier organization dedicated to defending and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for all people in America. Our job is to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."

"AFSC’s Seattle Community Justice Program develops youth leadership for social change and works to end racial disparities in the juvenile justice system.

"The Church Council of Greater Seattle convenes and catalyzes communities and people of faith to bring our spiritual commitments of love and reconciliation, peace and justice into the public square. We aspire together to weave a world of justice through right and equitable relationships with one another. Our hope is to more fully live into the Beloved Community, as promoted by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."

Issues include Housing & Homelessness; Economic Justice; Racism & Prejudice; Immigrant & Refugee Accompaniment; Ecumenism & Interfaith;

"As an organization grounded in the Latino community, our mission is to build unity across all racial and economic sectors, to organize, empower, and defend our most vulnerable and marginalized populations and to bring justice, dignity, equality, and freedom to all the peoples of the world."

"Faith Action Network’s mission is to be a faith-inspired statewide partnership striving for a just, compassionate, and sustainable world through community building, education, and courageous public action.

"We will build a widely diverse coalition of all people of faith and ally with like-minded communities and organizations across the state to take courageous action and create a more just and peaceful world."

"The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond is a collective of anti-racist community organizers and educators committed to building an anti-racist movement. Founded in 1980 by Ronald Chisom and Jim Dunn, the organization's national office is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

"The People’s Institute Northwest supports and coordinates Undoing Institutional Racism (UIR) workshops as well as providing technical assistance and organizing support to community based organizations, educators, social service agencies, government, faith based organizations, prisoner organizations, coalitions for social change, and youth groups."

"We empower African Americans and underserved communities to thrive by securing educational and economic opportunities."

"With over 40,000 members, Washington CAN! is the state’s largest grassroots community organization. Together we work to achieve racial, social, gender and economic justice in Washington state and our nation. We believe that we can only achieve our goals when people become involved and take action for justice."

"YUIR is a multi-racial, intergenerational community organizing group. YUIR is youth-focused and committed to promoting meaningful and sustained youth engagement in civic society.'

A project of American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and The People’s Institute Northwest (PINW).

The mission of the Seattle Indian Center is to "promote and administer programs for the welfare, education, culture, recreation, and social benefit of American Indians and Alaska Natives" and "to gain improvement in education and status and greater access to programs and services provided by non-Indian people."

"The Bill of Rights would only be well-meaning promises if people did not fight to protect it. The ACLU is the nation's premier organization dedicated to defending and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for all people in America. Our job is to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."

"Created over seventy years ago, the Pacific Northwest office is dedicated to combatting anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred and bigotry. Our efforts include investigating and exposing extremism, educating law enforcement regarding nuances of hate crimes, and handling victim complaints of anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination."

"The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, with regional offices nationwide. CAIR’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding."

"Mus­lim Asso­ci­a­tion of Puget Sound, MAPS, is an Islamic orga­ni­za­tion founded in 2006 with the intent of serv­ing the Mus­lims of Puget Sound. Its mis­sion is to pro­vide Islamic edu­ca­tional, social and cul­tural ser­vices to the Mus­lim com­mu­nity in the region and to pro­mote the teach­ings of Islam to the inquir­ing non-Muslim. MAPS strives to build links between Mus­lim fam­i­lies, busi­nesses and orga­ni­za­tions, pro­vides year-round activ­i­ties and reli­gious ser­vices and is com­mit­ted to help­ing the needy."

"The Bill of Rights would only be well-meaning promises if people did not fight to protect it. The ACLU is the nation's premier organization dedicated to defending and expanding civil liberties and civil rights for all people in America. Our job is to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."

"Legal Voice pursues justice for all women and girls in the Northwest, through ground-breaking litigation, legislative advocacy, and legal rights education."

"The mission of NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is: To develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion."

"Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands (PPGNHI) is a nonprofit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Many of our patients have no other health care available to them."

"As part of the largest multi-issue feminist organization in the U.S., Seattle NOW’s goal is to take action to bring about equality and justice for women. We work to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, justice system and all sectors of our society. We work to secure reproductive justice for women, including access to abortion and birth control. We work to end all forms of violence against women. We work to eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia. We work to promote equality and justice for all."

"Legal Voice pursues justice for all women and girls in the Northwest, through ground-breaking litigation, legislative advocacy, and legal rights education."

"As part of the largest multi-issue feminist organization in the U.S., Seattle NOW’s goal is to take action to bring about equality and justice for women. We work to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, justice system and all sectors of our society. We work to secure reproductive justice for women, including access to abortion and birth control. We work to end all forms of violence against women. We work to eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia. We work to promote equality and justice for all."

"Radical Women (RW) is a socialist feminist, grassroots activist organization that provides a radical voice within the feminist movement, a feminist voice within the Left, and trains women to be leaders in the movements for social and economic justice."