Washington Community Action Network

About Washington CAN!


All about the Canvass!

As legend has it, Paul Revere was the first American canvasser. He had a short rap and was quite successful. The canvass at Washington CAN! continues with this theory of a short rap is a good rap.

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What it's like to change the world.

At Washington CAN! you have the incredible realization that one person can make a difference, and more than one can drastically improve the way we live our lives. We work to make a difference and this is a rewarding experience. And to top it all off you are getting paid to make a difference.

Are you ready yet?

Washington CAN! interns/staff will have the opportunity to challenge corporate power, organize communities for power, devolop skills and gain knowledge. Participate in and lead campaigns to stop prescription drug corporations and health insurance corporations from ripping off low-income people.

Build community and statewide organizations that are educating and organizing average people to get involved in the political change.

Become part of the country's largest and most experienced grassroots organizing networks, US Action, NWFCO, Centers for Community Change (CCC), and Health Care for America Now (HCAN). Receive training and mentoring. Travel opportunities and working on environmental issues available.

Lobby Day

Click picture for bigger versionEvery year Washington CAN! employees and a group of their members make a trip down to Olympia. We all get to take an active part in lobbying and take an active stand on issues that we feel strong about. A good time is had by all and no one leaves without a feeling of empowerment.


The Canvass

Click here to read what the canvass is all about.

Why Canvass

Click here to read the Mission Statement of the Canvass.

A History of Success!

Activist and financial support from the grassroots members like you, led to our many accomplishments.