Mission & Vision
Mission: The Washington State LGBTQ Commission works to improve the state’s interface with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, and intersex community, identify the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government.
Vision: As public servants committed to advancing equity and fostering liberation for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people, we embrace humility, compassion, diversity, collaboration, respect, and joy in our work. We pledge to honor public involvement, community accessibility, and to listen and proactively center the needs of the most marginalized members of our community.
Immigration Subcabinet Listening Sessions
Dear Community Partners:
You are formally invited to a series of virtual listening sessions for the Governor’s Immigration Subcabinet created by Executive Order 25-09. These listening sessions are co-hosted by the:
- Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs;
- Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs;
- Washington State LGBTQ Commission;
- Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment;
- Washington State Department of Services for the Blind; and
- Washington State Office of Equity.
Kindly share this email with the attached flyers with your networks. If you have any questions, please email subcabinet@equity.wa.gov. Please use the links below to register. Content will be the same for all three sessions.
ASL, Spanish, and Arabic interpreters, and CART have been confirmed for all sessions.
Listening Session 1: October 30, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Link for Listening Session 1
Listening Session 2: November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Link for Listening Session 2
Listening Session 3: November 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00pm
Registration Link for Listening Session 3
Unable to attend?
Complete the Immigration Subcabinet Community Feedback Survey any time before November 24, 2025, and sign up for the Subcabinet Support Newsletter by subscribing to Office of Equity email updates.
More information about the Immigration Subcabinet and Listening Sessions:
The purpose of the Immigration Subcabinet is to support coordination between state agencies to address immigration-related issues facing Washingtonians. The State must quickly, responsibly, and effectively meet the urgent needs of immigrants and refugees, including those with disability and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, who have been targeted by federal actions, including actions related to data privacy, healthcare, human services, and other issues.
Listening session participants will have an opportunity to respond to the five questions listed in the survey. It will be a safe space for community members to share immigration-related concerns and needs. Your feedback will inform the Subcabinet’s priorities and next steps to help coordinate efforts to ensure safety, security, and rights of all people, including our neighbors in immigrant and refugee, disability, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
In partnership,
Immigration Subcabinet
Washington Rainbow Resource Hub
The Washington State LGBTQ Commission wants to help 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians find the support they need. We are launching the Washington Rainbow Resource Hub, a comprehensive hub meant to help consolidate trusted resources, tools, and information in an accessible way.
While times are changing quickly for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across the nation, we hope this new website resource provides a quick way to receive news updates, connect with local organizations to find support, and learn about your rights as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonian.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE RAINBOW RESOURCE HUB!
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