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Poverty Action works to eliminate the root causes of poverty in Washington. Poverty Action is the state’s largest and most diverse network of people influencing decisions in the state capitol to ensure everyone can have a better future.

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VICTORY: Governor Gregoire signs ESHB 1709, helping to stop the cycle of payday loan debt!

Poverty Action staff pictured after the bill signing with our legislative champions.

VICTORY:

Governor Gregoire signs Voter Rights Restoration! Over 40,000 people with low incomes will now regain their right to vote!

Poverty Action staff pictured with legislative champions and voting rights advocates.

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Spring Newsletter now online.

Check out our Spring 2009 newsletter to read about our recent successes, our analysis of the budget and what we're doing next.

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SPEAK out and share your story!  Find out how by calling 1-866-789-7726 or email info@povertyaction.org.
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Recent Successes

The People's Summit & March on the Capitol

People's Summit & March on the Capitol
The 2009 People's Summit & March on the Capitol was a triumph.  Hundreds of us celebrated Dr. King's legacy by organizing to end poverty.  We marched and rallied, shared our stories, and called on our lawmakers to support responsible lending, healthcare for all, affordable housing, access to citizenship, and income supports. Learn more here.
Vote for a Change 2008

155 Poverty Action volunteers made over 60,000 calls to Get Out The Vote among low-income, infrequent voters across Washington State.   Learn more about our 2008 voter mobilization campaign here. 		 Vote for a Change 2008
 
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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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