Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

WAISN is:

A multi-lingual, multiethnic, multi-issue, multi-faith coalition and network of over 400 immigrant leaders, allies, and immigrant-serving organizations, that supports and builds power for immigrants and refugees across Washington State through direct services, education, organizing, policy, advocacy, and funding.

A queer and transgender immigrant-led nonprofit building a strong, connected, immigrant-led justice movement to dismantle oppressive systems and ensure a life of abundance for all immigrants.

A community-centered, one-stop hub connecting immigrants across Washington with opportunities and resources from the private, nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors.

OUR MISSION 

Protect and advance the power of immigrant and refugee communities through a multiracial, multilingual, and multi-faith coalition. Our organizing strategy educates and mobilizes statewide to uphold and defend the rights and dignity of all immigrants and refugees, centering the voices of impacted communities.

OUR HISTORY

The state of Washington is home to over 943,000 immigrants and receives the 8th most refugees among states. Many groups of, by and for immigrants and refugees have been working around the state for decades. In the face of the proliferating threats unleashed on us by the Trump administration, we have coalesced to form the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.

WAISN is the largest immigrant-led coalition in Washington. We are a powerful, volunteer-driven network of immigrant and refugee-rights organizations and individuals distributed across the state that strives to protect, serve and strengthen communities across the state. We work to provide support, capacity, and resources to organizations’ efforts to build power and a united voice statewide. We initially came together in November 2016, in response to the outcome of the presidential election.

The WAISN Hotline offers hope to immigrants through its services available to everyone regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, and sexual orientation. We provide support in many languages, such as Spanish, English, Vietnamese, and many others.

Immigration Services:

- Call to report immigration activity in your area.

- Report if you/a loved one/acquaintance has been detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs & Border Protection (CBP).

- Accompaniment for an immigration appointment.

- If you are seeking bail to get out of immigration detention.

- Call to learn about your rights as an immigrant.

Connect with other services, such as:

- Help find your local food bank.

- Assistance for children 0-5 years old.

- To learn about your rights as a worker.