Real change starts in your own community. We help community members stay informed, take part in the civic process and connect with their elected officials.
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*IACS is nonpartisan and does not endorse candidates.
We encourage community members to stay informed on the issues that affect them, take part in our democracy, and talk directly with the people who represent them.
We help community members register to vote and understand how voting works in Washington. To vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 or older, a Washington resident, and registered.
Register to voteWe host nonpartisan forums with candidates in local elections. Community members hear directly from candidates and ask their own questions.
See upcoming forumsOur conversation series brings community members together to talk about the issues that matter to them. It also opens dialogue between the community and elected officials.
We mentor and encourage youth to use their voice on issues that matter, through projects, workshops, presentations and panels. Recent focus areas: racial equity, women’s rights, mental health and climate change.
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I am a new citizen of the United States in 2020 at the age of 67. IACS helped me apply for citizenship with all paperwork and interview support. I have also learned more about elections and voting. I could not have done it without them.
