Quaker Voice on Washington Public Policy is a statewide advocacy organization rooted in the values of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Founded in 1997, it works to bring Quaker testimonies of peace, equality, integrity, simplicity, and community to the Washington State Legislature through lobbying, public education, and citizen advocacy. The organization focuses on influencing state-level legislation consistent with spiritual convictions about human dignity, social justice, and environmental stewardship.
State-level legislative advocacy related to criminal justice reform, environmental and climate policy, economic justice, racial equity, immigrant rights, disability rights, voting rights, and other social justice concerns
Individual donations and supporter contributions
Pacific Northwest Quarterly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Paul Benz (Senior Legislative Advocate)
Non-profit 501(c)(4) advocacy organization