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

Council of Advisors
A distinguished group of leaders from community organizations, financial institutions, government, and academia advises the Trust.
          - See Council of Advisors list

Funding Sources
The Trust is funded through grants from public and private philanthropic sources.
          - See Funders list

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

Rosalinda Mendoza, Program Assistant
rosalinda@farmworkerhousingtrust.org

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