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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.

NEW DATE: Poverty Action at the Capitol

 

Unfortunately, due to snow and ice we were unable to celebrate Dr. King's legacy on his holiday. We have rescheduled our annual lobby day for President's Day, February 20th. We will be speaking out against proposed budget cuts to basic need programs and will urge the legislature to raise revenue to protect our communities.

Poverty Action at the Capitol

President's day
Monday, February 20,  9:30am--3:30pm*  

Click here for more info and to register.
*Bus will be leaving Solid Ground- 1501 N 45th St in Seattle at 7am.

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2012 Bill Tracker

Follow the progress of important legislation moving through the legislature using our 2012 Bill Tracker. This tool will be updated frequently so you can stay up to date with all the latest developments in Olympia. You can also click through to e-mail your legislators about issues you care about. Check it out!

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Where We Stand On The Issues:

Read our 2012 Legislative Agenda-Creating Opportunities to Prosper: 2012 Legislative Agenda

 

 

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Join the Campaign to Save TANF & Disability Lifeline!

 

Visit the campaign page to find out all the latest in our fight to

Save Our Safety Net

 

We're taking the fight to Olympia to preserve and restore vital public programs that help get our economy back on track.

 

We can't let another round of cuts devastate what is left of our state's safety net!

 

TAKE ACTION!

 

1) Read our new report about the cuts made to TANF & Disability Lifeline during the 2011 Legislative Session.

 

2) Read our analysis of the Governor's 2011 Supplemental Budget Proposal.

 

3) Share your story about how the cuts have impacted you.

 

4) Contact your lawmakers.

 

5) Visit our campaign page to see the rest of our "Am I Eligible" series and take action.

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Share Your Story!

 

The foreclosure mediation law was passed because struggling homeowners shared their stories with lawmakers. Poverty Action is collecting stories from community members like YOU!

Are you facing foreclosure? Having trouble with payday lenders? In danger of losing benefits like TANF or Disability Lifeline? Share your story and help lawmakers understand the issues Washingtonians are facing.

Recent Successes:

 

Payday Lending Law is a Success!

 

According to a recent report, Poverty Action's 2009 payday lending law is working as intended. In the first year alone, the law saved consumers $122 million in fees, one-third of the locations in the state have closed, and loan volume decreased from 3 million to 1 million!

Check out the full report.

 
 

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   VICTORY:New Law Prevents Foreclosure!


You can now ask for a face-to-face meeting with your lender by requesting foreclosure mediation.

To request a meeting with your lender, contact a housing counselor or attorney by calling 1.877.894.HOME (4663).

 

 
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REAL stories...

Sandra Miller,
“I took out my first payday loan in June 2005 amidst mounting medical bills. I had been through surgery three times on my back.”
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