The Statewide Poverty Action Network believes that poverty is a policy choice.
We elevate community leadership and advance legislative advocacy to support policy solutions that allow everyone to meet their basic needs.
Our Programs
MLK Lobby Day
Every MLK Jr. Day, we gather with hundreds of community members in Olympia for Lobby Day 2026. Join us for advocacy trainings and a chance to meet with your lawmakers.
Community Leadership Groups
Our community leadership groups provide spaces for people with lived experience in poverty at any stage in their advocacy journey. Speak Academy introduces people across Washington to advocacy and legislature basics, while the Community Leadership Network provides opportunities for experienced advocates.
Listening Sessions
Every two years, our team partners with organizations across the state to hold listening sessions. These wide ranging conversations with community members guide our policy priorities.
Key Issues in 2026
Meeting Basic Needs
We all deserve to have what we need to survive and live healthy lives, from sufficient food to accessible dental care. We’re advocating to protect programs and policies that ensure a baseline of economic security.
Cash Assistance
We are the experts in our own lives and know how to meet our needs better than anyone else. We’re advocating for unrestricted cash benefits available to all who need it.
A New Narrative on Poverty
Poverty is a policy choice. For too long, people living on low incomes have been blamed for their circumstances. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Consumer Protections
Consumer protections ensure that Washingtonians can spend their money on the goods and services they want, not on hidden fees or interest. Business must be thoughtfully regulated to protect consumers from cycles of debt and to maintain affordability.
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