White Center HUB Ribbon Cutting
Jan
24
11:30 AM11:30
partner event

White Center HUB Ribbon Cutting

From one of the organizers, Community Roots Housing:


Come celebrate a project that’s been over a decade in the making! On January 24th and 25th, you’re invited to the grand opening of Canopy White Center and the White Center HUB.

This incredible community-driven project brings 76 new affordable homes to the area and a family resource center offering community space, essential resources, and health and social services all under one roof. Built by and for the residents of White Center to create a place of “hope, unity, and belonging,” this project was proudly led by our partners, White Center Community Development Association and Southwest Youth & Family Services.

  • Saturday, January 24: 11:30 am -3:30 pm (audience focus of stakeholders, partners with facility tours)

  • Sunday, January 25:  11:30 am - 3:30 pm (audience focus on WC community, with brunch and facility tours)

 
RSVP: Register Here!

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White Center HUB Ribbon Cutting-Family Day
Jan
25
11:30 AM11:30
partner event

White Center HUB Ribbon Cutting-Family Day

From one of the organizers, Community Roots Housing:


Come celebrate a project that’s been over a decade in the making! On January 24th, you’re invited to the grand opening of Canopy White Center and the White Center HUB.

This incredible community-driven project brings 76 new affordable homes to the area and a family resource center offering community space, essential resources, and health and social services all under one roof. Built by and for the residents of White Center to create a place of “hope, unity, and belonging,” this project was proudly led by our partners, White Center Community Development Association and Southwest Youth & Family Services.

  • Saturday, January 24: 11:30 am -3:30 pm (audience focus of stakeholders, partners with facility tours)

  • Sunday, January 25:  11:30 am - 3:30 pm (audience focus on WC community, with brunch and facility tours)

    Save the date and stay tuned for more.

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Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day
Jan
26
10:00 AM10:00
partner event

Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day

From the organizer, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance:

Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day (HHAD) is one of the largest annual lobby days at the state capitol in Olympia. Advocates gather from all over Washington to meet in person with their lawmakers and rally for housing justice.

No past experience is required! Our team of legislative district leads will guide you through the day, and you'll be invited to short trainings over Zoom before HHAD to get briefed on the bills we are supporting and how to effectively talk with lawmakers.

HHAD is hosted by the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance and the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund, and has strong presence and leadership from people directly impacted by housing injustice, including through the Resident Action Project.

Register for Housing & Homelessness Advocacy Day

Good to know:

  • This form will ask you for your State Legislative District number. This helps us put you in the right group for lawmaker meetings. Look it up at https://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder and make a mental note of your State Legislative District number (not your Congressional District number). Most people register with the legislative district where they live, but you can also use the legislative district where you work if you prefer.
     

  • Registering a group? Save some time by using our group registration form, and consider applying for a transportation assistance grant to help bring your crew to HHAD.
     

  • ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided during check-in, at the rally, in lawmaker meetings, and at the virtual prep sessions before HHAD. Please let us know if you will use ASL or Spanish interpretation so we can be sure your specific lawmaker meetings have an interpreter.
     

  • Our friends at Waters Meet Action Fund are generously providing two buses to HHAD from Eastern and Central Washington as well as box dinners for the ride home. Riders can board in Spokane, Moses Lake, or Ellensburg. Wheelchair spaces are available. Sign up here for a free spot on the bus.
     

  • The Housing Alliance does not organize transportation for HHAD, but if you aren't able to catch a ride through one of the above transportation options, you can connect with other HHAD attendees to self-organize carpools here.

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Youth Advocacy Day
Jan
28
8:00 AM08:00
partner event

Youth Advocacy Day

  • Olympia Ballroom and Washington State Capitol Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, The Mockingbird Society. [Note, times were TBD at the time of this posting.]

Registration is now open at bit.ly/YAD2026. Join our Young Advocates with lived experience in foster care and/or homelessness for our annual lobby day!

WHO: All are welcome to be a part of Youth Advocacy Day!

  • Young people from Mockingbird chapters, local leaders, legislators, community partners, Mockingbird staff, lived experience experts, and community members are all invited to participate.

📣WHAT: Youth Advocacy Day is The Mockingbird Society’s annual lobby day, where we raise awareness of our advocacy topics and ask for legislators to support our advocacy agenda.

  • Our advocacy agenda items are shaped and influenced by young people with lived experience of foster care and/or youth homelessness.

  • Specific times/agenda TBD, but here’s a quick overview of the event: we will have a morning program, march together to the WA State Capitol Campus, split into groups to meet with legislators, gather for a rally, then march back to our venue to enjoy lunch together and spend time in community.

📆WHEN: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

📍WHERE: The Olympia Ballroom (116 Legion Way SE) & the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia, Washington

💜WHY: Because...

  • Young people in our state deserve stability, safety, and equitable opportunities to thrive.

  • Showing community support for the issues that matter most to young people with experience of foster care and homelessness builds momentum for lasting system change.


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4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium
Jan
29
9:00 AM09:00
partner event, learning

4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium

Join HDC and the@urbanlandinstitute for the 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium! This regional convening of elected officials and leaders across sectors will work to address the housing affordability crisis and shape the future of growth in King County.

This year, the symposium will focus on data, market insights, and cross-sector collaboration to guide regional housing solutions and explore strategies to expand supply, increase affordability, and ensure long-term stability. Join elected officials, developers, civic leaders, employers, and housing advocates for a half-day of shared data, dialogue, and actionable collaboration.

Register: 4th Annual King County Affordable Housing Symposium

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Native Advocacy Day in Olympia
Jan
29
9:00 AM09:00

Native Advocacy Day in Olympia

From the organizers:
Join us for Native Advocacy Day 2026 in Olympia, WA on Thursday, January 29th!

This is your chance to raise your voice, connect with elected officials, and make Tribal sovereignty and Indigenous rights central to the 2026 legislative session.

📍 Olympia, WA
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟 FREE, but registration is required!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4s1zHeb
Registration closes January 15 at 5pm — don’t wait!

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Opening Reception: Faces of the Past & Present (Look2Justice)
Jan
29
6:00 PM18:00

Opening Reception: Faces of the Past & Present (Look2Justice)

  • Mutual Arts Collective, Pike Place Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
Headline: Exhibition, "Faces of the Past and Present." Three images from the exhibit with the names of artists Christopher Blackwell, Chelsea Moore, Devon Arthur, Thomas Manors, and Vien Van Tran

Graphic promoting the event

From the organizers, Mutual Arts Collective and Look2Justice:

We’re excited to invite you to Faces of the Past & Present, an exhibition presented by Mutual Arts Collective and Look2Justice, featuring original artwork by currently incarcerated artists.

Created inside prison, this exhibition brings together paintings, prints, and sculpture that center the voices and lived experiences of people impacted by incarceration. The work invites the community to engage with art as a tool for humanization, accountability, and connection, while reflecting on how the past continues to shape the present.

This exhibition is also a fundraiser supporting currently incarcerated artists and organizations leading inside-led, transformative work. Donations help resource and sustain this effort, and your presence directly contributes to its success.

The exhibition will be on view from January 29 through the spring.
Gallery hours: Wednesday–Friday, 12:00–4:00 PM.

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/FacesofPastandPresent

We hope you’ll join us and share this invitation with your community, family, friends, and networks.

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Feb
4
8:00 AM08:00
partner event

Youth Day of Action - Olympia

Several organizations, including FEEST, and Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, are teaming up with Washington Youth Alliance for Lobby Day.


The Washington Youth Alliance Action Fund would like to invite you to Lobby day! This event is a way to connect with your legislators and get your voice heard on bills around gun violence prevention, mental health support, and civic engagement in our communities. Youth are provided with 12 hours of community service hours, transportation options, as well as food throughout the day. More details (including the bills we are advocating for) will be provided once you sign up. 

Learn More and Register: Register for Youth Lobby Day 2026

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New Americans Legislative Education and Advocacy Day
Feb
4
10:00 AM10:00
partner event

New Americans Legislative Education and Advocacy Day

New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research is hosting their Legislative Education and Advocacy Day in Olympia. The day is intended to connect advocates with legislators on issues that enable immigrants and refugees to thrive. Advocates can meet with legislators and attend a rally at 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the Capitol steps. Transportation from Seattle is provided.

More Information: Contact Someireh at someireh@naapr.org, 253-236-2118

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Feb
9
9:00 AM09:00
partner event

Save the Date: Advocacy Day (Civil Survival)

Advocacy Day for the Systems-Impacted Community

From the organizer, Civil Survival:

Washington’s criminal legal system impacts the lives of tens of thousands of us every year, with 98,000 people booked into jails and an incarceration rate of 373 per 100,000–a rate higher than nearly every other democratic nation. These numbers represent real lives, real families, and real people ready for change.

On February 9th, join community impacted by the system for a day of learning, action, and collective power. This is an opportunity to learn about the legislative process, understand the bills that impact our communities, hear from powerful guest speakers, and make sure lawmakers hear directly from you.

Your story can shift the future of justice. Register early today.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Feb
9
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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First Annual State of Social Housing
Feb
10
6:00 PM18:00
partner event, learning

First Annual State of Social Housing

  • Centilia Cultural Center (El Centro de la Raza) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, House Our Neighbors:

Join House Our Neighbors to celebrate the anniversaries of passing I-135 and Prop 1A, and hear what's in store for 2026.

This February, it will have been three years since passing I-135, and one year since passing Prop 1A! On this anniversary, HON is creating a new tradition of hosting an annual "State of Social Housing" every February. Join us to celebrate these milestones, to hear about where we are at in the social housing journey in Seattle, Washington, and nation-wide, and what to expect in 2026.

Food and beverages will be provided, and there will be a children's corner with activities and volunteer oversight. If you can't make it, the main program will be recorded and posted online after the event.

Register today!

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Feb
16
9:00 AM09:00
partner event

Trans Advocacy Day

From one of the partners, Queer Power Alliance:

Trans Advocacy Day is scheduled for February 19, 2026. [Note, the date on the registration page is Monday, February 16.] We are partnering with Gender Justice League and TRACTION for a statewide day of action to uplift and protect the rights of transgender and gender-diverse people.

If you are interested in joining here, please register for Trans Advocacy Day. Space is limited; please register early!

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Feb
16
9:00 AM09:00
partner event

Muslim Day at the Capitol (CAIR-WA)

  • Washington State Capitol Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, CAIR-WA:

CAIR-WA's 2026 Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) will bring together leaders and community across the state. Join us to meet with your state lawmakers, hear from guest speakers, and make your voice heard. 

Date: Monday, February 16 (Presidents' Day)
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: State Capitol Campus in Olympia, WA
More Information and Register: MDAC Registration 2026 Survey

 

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Lunar New Year Celebration
Mar
7
11:00 AM11:00

Lunar New Year Celebration

From the organizer, Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Association:

Lunar New Year Celebration is Saturday, March 7, 2026

Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse!

Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!

More Information: Lunar New Year Celebration | Seattle Chinatown-International District

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Mar
9
8:00 AM08:00
partner event, learning

Good Food Connections + Food Action Plan Summit

  • Bell Harbor International Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, Good Business Network of Washington:

On March 9, 2026, Good Business Network of Washington and the City of Seattle present Good Food Connections 2026 x Food Action Plan Summit, a farm-and-sea-to-table trade conference uniting farmers, fishers, artisans, chefs, buyers, and community food stakeholders around a common table.

Make market connections and help us strengthen our regional food system through conversation, education, networking, and good food. This year, we’ll do a deep dive into implementation of the City of Seattle’s Food Action Plan and other regional initiatives. You can look forward to a day of lively presentations and panel discussions, workshops, facilitated matchmaking opportunities, a trade show and tasting expo, and a catered breakfast and lunch featuring ingredients from our region’s producers. 

Event Details

When: Monday, Mar 9, 2026
Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center | 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, 98121

Register Here

Continue to check back here for more details, the agenda, speaker bios, participating vendors, and more. Curious about what you’ll find? Check out past events > 2025, 2024, 2023

Questions? Please reach out at gro.krowtenssenisubdoog@doofdoog.

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Northwest Rural Health Conference
Mar
10
to Mar 12
partner event, learning

Northwest Rural Health Conference

  • Davenport Grand Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
decorative

From the organizers:

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Northwest Rural Health Conference!

Join us March 10–12, 2026 in Spokane, WA as we focus on this year’s theme: Sustaining Care, Strengthening Communities.

Expect practical tools, inspiring speakers, new connections, and conversations that drive real progress in rural healthcare.

More details and registration: nwruralhealth.com

Hope to see you there!

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Mar
17
2:00 PM14:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks (Copy)
Apr
6
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks (Copy)

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
May
5
2:00 PM14:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day (WAISN)
Jan
22
9:00 AM09:00
partner event

Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day (WAISN)

From the organizers, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network:

Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2026 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families. 

Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and be part of this incredible movement for justice.

To attend Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2026, please complete the registration form where you will provide your contact information, preferred language, dietary needs, and travel accommodations. The form will also allow you to opt-in for important text updates and share any accessibility needs. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver and have the option to volunteer during the event.

Please note, we will share the exact location of our meeting point with registered attendees closer to the date of IRAD.

We invite everyone—immigrants, refugees, undocumented youth, and allies—to join us and make an impact. Share your story, be present, and help drive the change we need to see in our state.


More Information: Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2026 Registration - Airtable

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Jan
21
5:00 PM17:00
partner event, learning

Renters Rights and Advocacy Workshop

  • Hybrid and in person -- Seattle area (link or location provided upon registration) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, Queer Power Alliance:

Housing is a Human Right

Join us for a community workshop where we’ll break down renter protections, share tools to navigate housing challenges, and connect you with resources and support.

Whether you’re facing rising rent, repair issues, eviction threats, or simply want to be better prepared, this space is for you.

You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

5 - 6:30 pm

Hybrid - Join by Zoom or in person, info provided after registration.

Open to all renters

Join us to learn, connect, and build collective power for housing justice.

Register Here

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PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks
Jan
20
2:00 PM14:00
partner event, learning

PeoplesHub - 2026 Community Care Clinics for Chronically Ill and Disabled Movement Folks

A community care peer support space for disabled and chronically ill people. There is a particular reality around what it means to be disabled and engaged in movement and social justice work. This will be a co-created peer-supported space grounded in restoration and action.

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Have a Heart for Kids Day in Olympia (Children's Alliance)
Jan
20
9:00 AM09:00
partner event

Have a Heart for Kids Day in Olympia (Children's Alliance)

Collage of photos of people holding signs with slogans about children in front of a government building

Activate your political power! Join us at Have a Heart for Kids Day in Olympia to advance early learning, health equity, and economic justice for children and families in Washington. Together with child advocates from across Washington, you will learn about the political process, speak directly with your elected representatives, and raise your voice at a powerful rally on the Capitol steps. Children and families are welcome! 

Your voice matters, and legislators need to hear your perspective, but we know getting to Olympia isn’t easy. We’re committed to making this event accessible to diverse advocates across the state by providing financial support, meals, translation and interpretation services, and other resources as needed.  

We are particularly interested in supporting and advocating alongside folks who represent or have expertise in serving children, families, and educators — especially those who are Indigenous, Black, or People of Color; speak a language other than English; are immigrants; live with disabilities; identify as LGBTQ+; are disproportionately impacted by systemic disparities. 

Learn More and Register: Have a Heart for Kids Day — Children's Alliance

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Last Day to Register! Learning Circle - Liberatory Leadership & Governance
Jan
19
5:00 PM17:00
learning

Last Day to Register! Learning Circle - Liberatory Leadership & Governance

The Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community (LC) invites you to participate in a learning circle series designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members learn how to strategically and intentionally leverage governance and leadership to transform how power flows, how systems are structured, and how culture is felt at the organizations. 

The series will be facilitated by alterNative consulting.  

What to expect: 

The series blends critical analysis, collective learning and visioning, and application of tools that translate learning into action. The series includes: 

  • 2 full day in-person gatherings. One at the beginning and one at the end of the series. 

  • Virtual individualized coaching sessions in-between in-person gatherings.  

The series would be most beneficial for organizations that can send 2-3 to participate. Individuals can still participate. 

Who Should Join:

  • Nonprofit board members, staff directors/leaders, and/or organizational stewards

  • Community organizers and movement-builders

Commitment:

  • Attendance & engaged participation at 2 full-day in-person gatherings 

  • Participation in virtual Coaching Sessions with alterNative

  • Implementation of governance tools between in-person gatherings 

2026 Cohort 1 Schedule:

  • First In-person - Thursday, Feb 26th 2026 (location TBD in King County)

  • Coaching Sessions: Feb 27th - March 25th 2026 (virtual coaching sessions to be scheduled with alterNative)

  • Final In-person - Thursday, March 26th 2026 (location TBD in King County)

Registration Link here! Spots are limited! Last day to register is January 19th. Future Spring and Fall cohorts to be announced in 2026.

Communities of Opportunity — Join the Learning Circle: Liberatory Leadership & Governance

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Jan
19
9:00 AM09:00
partner event

MLK Lobby Day 2026: It Takes a Village/El día legislativo de 2026: Necesita un pueblo

MLK Lobby Day 2026: It Takes A Village

El día legislativo de 2026: Necesita un pueblo

Monday, January 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

 

You're invited to join Statewide Poverty Action Network and others at this year's MLK Lobby Day for an opportunity to build community, sharpen your advocacy skills and meet directly with your lawmakers. 

This event will be held in English and Spanish. 

This is a family friendly event and childcare will be available. We will have activities available for kids to do in their seats during the program. 

Limited transportation support is available upon request. If travel is a barrier for attending our event, please reach out and we'll work with you.

 

Te invitamos a participar en el día legislativo de 2026 con Poverty Action! Tendrás la oportunidad de reunir con comunidad del todo el estado, mejorar tus habilidades de incidencia política y hablar directamente con tus legisladores. Este evento será en inglés y español. También, este evento es para toda la familia, habrá cuidado de niños y actividades para niño s durante el programa. Se ofrece apoyo de transporte limitado previa solicitud. Si tienes dificultades para viajar y asistir al evento, contáctanos y buscaremos la manera de ayudarte. Si tienes preguntas en español sobre el evento, envíe un correo electrónico a Erica a ericaw@povertyaction.org.

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Save the Date: MLK Opportunity Fair
Jan
19
8:30 AM08:30
partner event

Save the Date: MLK Opportunity Fair

From the organizer, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County:

Are you a business leader looking to connect with local talent? Join the upcoming MLK Opportunity Fair!

This event offers local employers the opportunity to connect directly with motivated, job-ready candidates who bring a wide range of skills and experience to help fill your open roles.

🗓️ Date: January 19th, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Garfield High School

✅🔗 Businesses interested in participating can register using the link in our bio.

Be sure to register by December 15th, 2025 to secure your spot!

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Jan
19
8:00 AM08:00
partner event

HON and Washington CAN joint Lobby Day

From co-organizer House Our Neighbors:

House Our Neighbors is partnering with our friends at Washington Community Action Network (Washington CAN) for a joint lobby day this coming legislative session.

  • Monday, January 19, 2026

  • Washington State Labor Council, 906 Columbia Street Southwest

  • Olympia, WA, 98501

Join us and advocates from around the state on MLK Day to pressure your legislators to support HON’s legislation, HB 1687, along with a number of other critical bills to support working families throughout our state. We’ll be advocating for accessible healthcare, fair economic policy, and a Washington where everyone has what they need to thrive.

Register to join us here! We’ll be working with Washington CAN to coordinate rides to Olympia, provide food, childcare and anything else you may need to be able to participate.

We know that when we show up and make our voices heard, we can win progressive change. We’ve done it in Seattle, let’s take that energy down to Olympia to help build a Washington where everyone can afford to live and thrive.

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Annual King County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Jan
15
5:00 PM17:00

Annual King County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

  • Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, King County Office of Civil Rights:

In honor of our county’s namesake, we warmly invite you to join us for a night of reflection, recognition, and vibrant performances.

When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Seattle University, Piggott Auditorium (Pigott Building)
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

We are honored to be joined by Executive Zahilay as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. King.

Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy appetizers and desserts, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options available.

We look forward to gathering with you and our neighbors for this special evening.

For more information please visit the event website Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - King County, Washington

Interpretation is available

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Jan
14
1:30 PM13:30
partner event, learning

LISC PNW - Housing Accelerator Fellowship Informational Session

LISC Puget Sound is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Housing Accelerator Fellowship, an 18-month program led by LISC Puget Sound investing in emerging and low- to medium-capacity nonprofit and mission-aligned for-profit developers who are committed to building affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. Join this info session to learn more!


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"It's Time" Zine Launch Party at First Thursday Artwalk
Jan
8
6:00 PM18:00
partner event

"It's Time" Zine Launch Party at First Thursday Artwalk

From the organizers:

We’re excited to invite you to the launch of It’s Time, a new community zine that features the art and storytelling of currently incarcerated people serving long sentences, their family members, and survivors of violence. Their stories speak to the gap between changing legislation and the lived reality of those still denied a path to freedom.

Join Look2Justice, the ACLU of Washington, and Living & Loving Under the Carceral State at ARTS King Street Station during the Pioneer Square First Thursday Artwalk.

Logos for ACLU Washington and Look2Justice against a blue sky with white fluffy clouds. The headline says It's Time: A Zine Launch Party

RSVP Here: https://itstimezineparty.eventbrite.com
Thursday, January 8
6:00 PM - 8PM
ARTS at King Street Station (303 S. Jackson St., Top Floor, Seattle, WA 98104)

As part of the evening, we’ll host a New Year card-making station where guests can write cards to people currently incarcerated. We’ll have supplies, prompts, and examples available. Whether you write one card or many, your words become part of a shared practice of care and solidarity.

This is a chance to gather, create, and honor the voices at the center of this work. We hope you’ll join us.

If you have questions, reach out anytime at media@look2justice.org


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First Friday Art Walk, Central District
Jan
2
6:00 PM18:00
partner event

First Friday Art Walk, Central District

From the Organizers:

Join us for every First Friday of the month, year round, from 6-9pm.

This free, self-guided, all-ages event featuring local arts at multiple locations in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle.

Everyone is welcome. Come out, meet your neighbors, and celebrate art!

https://www.seattleartwalks.com/centraldistrict

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December Native Art Market
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00
partner event

December Native Art Market

  • Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation:

Shop local & find beautiful pieces that make perfect holiday gifts, including drums, apparel, jewelry, paintings, and MUCH more! 🤩

🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, December 20-21 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle 98199

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December Native Art Market
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00
partner event

December Native Art Market

  • Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From the organizer, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation:

Shop local & find beautiful pieces that make perfect holiday gifts, including drums, apparel, jewelry, paintings, and MUCH more! 🤩

🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, December 20-21 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle 98199

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Emotions in Conflict Workshop (Communities of Rooted Brilliance)
Dec
13
4:00 PM16:00
partner event, learning

Emotions in Conflict Workshop (Communities of Rooted Brilliance)

From the co-organizer, Communities of Rooted Brilliance:

Communities of Rooted Brilliance will be hosting our final community workshop of the year Saturday, December 13th. This workshop will be done in partnership with King County Dispute Resolution Center as part of a set of three workshops that will run from 2025 into 2026. Our first workshop from 4 PM to 5:30PM will focus on Emotions in Conflict and will be hosted on Zoom!

 Zoom link and meeting code: 

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82603791278

 Meeting ID: 826 0379 1278

 

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Holiday Native Art Market/Belltown Art Walk
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00
partner event

Holiday Native Art Market/Belltown Art Walk

From the organizer, Native Action Network:

NAN is excited to present our December Native Art Market on Friday, December 12th, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Get ready for a vibrant evening at the Native Action Network offices filled with stunning Indigenous art, handmade treasures, and the creative energy of talented Native artists.

Explore a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces—from traditional beadwork and handcrafted jewelry to bold contemporary artwork—perfect for holiday gifting or adding something special to your own collection.

Come celebrate the season in community! Enjoy delicious food and refreshments while browsing the incredible work of our featured vendors. Plus, this event takes place during the monthly Belltown Art Walk, making it the perfect night out.

 Location: Native Action Network Office, 55 Bell Street Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98121
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025

 Come support local Native artists and embrace the spirit of the season—we can’t wait to see you there! Bring your friends and family all are welcome to this free, family-friendly event.

 For more information, contact info@nativeactionnetwork.org.

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Practicing Solidarity and Building Authentic Organizational Partnership Workshop
Dec
11
10:30 AM10:30
partner event, learning

Practicing Solidarity and Building Authentic Organizational Partnership Workshop

We know the nonprofit world wasn’t built for true liberation – but our relationships can be. This gathering is a chance to remember that solidarity is not a theory, it’s an embodied practice of listening, sharing risk, and weaving the everyday miracles of care that keep our people alive. Through story, network mapping, and embodied practice, we’ll explore how to build networks rooted in trust, reciprocity, and shared purpose — moving beyond charity into collective power.

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WAISN - Rapid Response training
Dec
10
6:00 PM18:00
partner event, partner news, learning

WAISN - Rapid Response training

Learn how to become part of our statewide network of volunteers. As a member of a WAISN Rapid Response Team, you will learn to hold immigration and law enforcement agencies accountable for their actions, especially when they violate the constitutional rights and civil liberties of all Washingtonians regardless of immigration status

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Dec
10
5:50 PM17:50
learning

COO Learning Series: Housing Co-ops in South Seattle

Description: Let’s learn how three different groups are developing their own housing co-ops in South Seattle area. Kelly, Amanda, and Ava respectively started housing co-op developments in Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and Othello. They will share how they started their co-op journey and where they are heading with their exciting projects. They will share all the things from high level conception to nitty gritty technicality!

After their short presentations, we will have holiday party-ish chill networking with free drinks from Cedar Tea House. And sometime in early next year 2026, when the weather is more cooperative, we will actually physically tour their site.    

This event is again in collaboration with Seattle Co-operators Meetup. It’s part of the Self-determination, democracy, and solidarity: King County cooperative learning series, from Communities of Opportunity’s Learning Community.

Please use below link to RSVP. Please make a separate RSVP for each individual, if you come in a group. https://forms.gle/hfiTM59cMaa1TZu48

Questions? Please email Mike Seo <mike@sharedcapital.coop> or text at 917-631-6249.

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Save the Date: Queer Housing Justice Resource Hub &amp; Forum
Dec
10
5:00 PM17:00
partner event

Save the Date: Queer Housing Justice Resource Hub & Forum

Join Queer Power Alliance + Be:Seattle on December 10th for our Queer Housing Justice Resource Hub & Forum, bringing together renters, organizers, advocates, and policymakers to talk rights, resources, affordability, and action.

Whether you’re a renter looking for tools, an organizer pushing for change, or a community member ready to learn and connect — this space is for you.

🗓 Dec 10 | ⏰ 5–8 PM | 📍 First Baptist Church
Let’s build collective power and fight for the housing our communities deserve.

More to come

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Dec
10
11:00 AM11:00
partner event

Chamber Briefing: City of Seattle Comprehensive Plan

Join the Seattle Metro Chamber and the Complete Communities Coalition for a discussion on how our city will grow. This year, City leaders spent months updating the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, the zoning element of which determines what type of housing can be built and where. This is our city’s chance to make communities more diverse, vibrant, and accessible, and councilmembers and Mayor Bruce Harrell have taken the initiative, using creative techniques to allow for more homes and businesses in all neighborhoods of our city.

The final vote the first legislative phase will take place on December 16 in Seattle City Council. Learn what’s on the docket, how it might impact you, and how to engage. Plus—the process is far from over, and council will take up further zoning legislation in 2026. Hear about what’s next and how you can engage. Register today!

Speakers include:

  • Jazmine Smith, Director of Local Advocacy, Futurewise

  • Jesse Simpson, Director of Government Relations and Policy, Housing Development Consortium

  • Tyler Pichette, Senior Associate, Pacific Public Affairs

More speakers to be announced!

Link https://members.seattlechamber.com/atlas/events/3665/details
Venue Virtual/Zoom
Starts Wed Dec 10 2025, 11:00am PST
EndsWed Dec 10 2025, 12:00pm PST

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Community Pantry Pop-up
Dec
7
11:00 AM11:00
partner event

Community Pantry Pop-up

From the organizer, BLKBRY:

We’re creating a warm space to support Black families with essential baby items like diapers, wipes, pacifiers, bottles, and more...*while supplies last. If you have families with specific needs, please feel free to reach out so we can plan accordingly.

We’re also putting together Family Wellness Bundles filled with small goodies to help parents feel supported and cared for during this season.

And because we believe care should feel good AND taste good:
• We’ll have a DIY hot chocolate bar
• Holiday treats to share
• & Plenty of community cheer!

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Dec
6
1:00 PM13:00

Third Annual Black Santa Celebration

From the organizer, Surge Reproductive Justice:

Join Surge Reproductive Justice for our third annual Black Santa celebration — a free event for Black families filled with joy, creativity, and connection.

Saturday, December 6th | 1PM–4PM
Original Selfie Museum | 92 Union St, Seattle, WA

Come take pictures with Black Santa, enjoy food and drinks, and explore a Candyland full of fun activities and sweet memories! Let’s gather, imagine, and celebrate the importance of creating loving memories together.

RSVP to Surge's Annual Black S… | Partiful

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Dec
6
9:30 AM09:30
partner event

Opening Day - Link Light Rail to Federal Way

  • Link Light Rail - 1 Line, Federal Way Downtown Station (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From Sound Transit:
New stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown will connect riders from Lynnwood to Federal Way. 

Opening Day Celebration includes:

Ribbon cutting (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

Join us at Federal Way Downtown Station starting at 9:30 a.m. to kick off a fun day full of special events. FW Black Collective will host a street fair featuring live music and performances, food trucks, community partners and kids activities. Following speeches from community leaders, we'll cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the three new stations and welcome passengers on board for the first time around 11 a.m.

Community events (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

When trains start running around 11 a.m., riders will be greeted by community events at each of the three new stations, where you'll find food trucks, giveaways, live performances, community resources and children's programming.

Don’t forget to play Discover. Stamp. Win! along the way for a chance to win a prize!

Discover South King County | Sound Transit

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First Friday Art Walk, Central District
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00
partner event

First Friday Art Walk, Central District

From the Organizers:

Join us for every First Friday of the month, year round, from 6-9pm.

This free, self-guided, all-ages event featuring local arts at multiple locations in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle.

Everyone is welcome. Come out, meet your neighbors, and celebrate art!

https://www.seattleartwalks.com/centraldistrict

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