Washington Community Action Network

Issue Work

Educate the public and our membership about social and economic issues. Provide a constant grassroots presence in districts throughout the state. Counter the ad campaigns and lobbying efforts of powerful special interest groups on vital issues.

Fundraising

Provide a consistent source of funding for the organization. Washington CAN! receives approximately 85% of our operating budget from canvass generated revenues. We have built our membership base over the years through the work of our door-to-door and telephone canvass programs.

Leglislative and Electoral Work

Work at the grassroots level to mobilize the public and our members on state and national legislation. Letter writing and phone call campaigns help us to gain accountability from elected officials; to encourage them to introduce, cosponsor, and vote in favor of pro-consumer legislation while opposing anti-consumer legislation. To further a progressive issue agenda, we educate our members about the voting records of candidates for local, state, and federal office.

Staff Development

We do extensive training and development work with our staff. To build an effective organization and successful progressive movement we need talented, skilled staff and leadership to build our canvass program and meet our objectives as stated above. There are numerous opportunities for advancement, travel, and growth.

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.