Background
The Washington State Farmworker Housing Trust was established in 2003 through the leadership of U.S. Senator Patty Murray to aid the efforts of organizations and individuals who have been working on farmworker housing in communities across Washington state. Senator Murray believes that we have a unique opportunity to show the nation that the challenge of providing decent, affordable farmworker housing can be met if people with differing perspectives work together to find common ground.

Mission
The mission of the Washington State Farmworker Housing Trust is to create a better and more sustainable agricultural community in Washington state by securing and investing resources to address the full spectrum of housing and related needs of farmworkers in our state.

Principles
    - Listen to our constituents.
    - Speak with one voice.
    - Plan comprehensively.
    - Consider the needs of the whole state.
    - Work in coalition with others.
    - Create new funding partnership.
    - Plan, act, evaluate, improve.

Board of Directors
The Trust’s Board of Directors includes an equal number of growers, farmworker advocates, rural housing agency directors and community representatives.
          - See Board of Directors list and bios
          - Meeting schedule
          - Meeting minutes

Thanks!
Photos on this Web site are courtesy of: Archdiocesan Housing Authority of Western Washington; Joe Byers; Creative Housing Solutions; Diocese of Yakima Housing Services; Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee ; Housing Authority of Skagit County; Kellogg Foundation; Lee Mann ;Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland; United Farmworkers Union; and Washington Grower’s League.

Staff
Brien Thane, Executive Director
brien@farmworkerhousingtrust.org

Laura Flores Cantrell, Development Director
laura@farmworkerhousingtrust.org

Rosalinda Mendoza, Program Assistant
rosalinda@farmworkerhousingtrust.org

Job Opportunities Now Available with the Trust-
Video Production Internship (paid): :The Trust is seeking a Video Production Intern to create three 2-3 minute videos that capture the pressing housing needs of farmworker families, information on the impact of decent housing on children, and the work of the Trust. The Video Production Intern will work closely with farmworker families to tell their stories through film to engage the audience and empower the general public to get involved in ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live in safe, decent affordable home. For more information about this position please download the Video Production Intern job description and follow application instructions. Application Deadline: 6/14/10.

Website Volunteer: The Trust is seeking a Website Volunteer to help us expand our website to include more pages and other multimedia projects such as a photo slideshow. For a complete job description, click here.

Contact Us
Washington State Farmworker Housing Trust
1402 Third Avenue, Suite 709
Seattle, WA 98101
E-mail: mailto:info@farmworkerhousingtrust.org
Phone: 206-389-2700     Fax 206-623-4669