The Washington Bus Education Fund (c3)
2024 Programs
Through a targeted three-touch persuasion campaign customized for Washington's youth, coupled with an expanded campus footprint spanning ten universities, we aim to ignite peer-to-peer civic activation. Our nonpartisan voter guide and signature "Candidate Survivor" forum will empower young voters with crucial candidate insights.
Mission
The Washington Bus is a statewide movement building organization that increases the political and civic engagement of young people, ages 15-35, and develops the next generation of leaders and organizers. In short, we make politics engaging, effective and fun. The Bus puts young Washingtonians in the driver’s seat and gives them the tools to be organizers, legislators, and leaders. We catalyze the energy and enthusiasm of young people to create sustainable, positive change in Washington State through civic education, voter mobilization, legislative advocacy and leadership development. We prioritize the engagement of LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, first generation college students, immigrants, disabled, and working class young people.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: WA
Geographic Coverage by Congressional District:
WA-03 Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban – Large city or suburb of large city (>100k), Other
Core Constituencies: LGBTQ+, BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led, Women-led, Queer-led, Youth-led (aged 15-35)
Lead Contact:
Cinthia Illan-Vazquez, Executive Director, she/her, cinthia@washingtonbus.org
Last Updated: March 15, 2024

