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Welcome! RAIN (Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network) is the LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group for Washington state employees. We are sponsored by the Washington LGBTQ+ Commission and Washington Office of Financial Management.
RAIN is committed to diversity and inclusion efforts that allow state employees to bring their full authentic selves to work in order to do their best work on behalf of Washingtonians.
*RAIN is a resource group for Washington state agencies and employees - We do not do work on behalf of the Washington LGBTQ+ Commission.
Things you'll find at RAIN:
- Inclusive Spaces
- Friends and Family
- Networking Opportunities
- Career Building Skills
- Opportunities to Make Change
- Knowledge
- Great Guest Speakers
- Events
- Community Involvement
- and sometimes even Snacks!
Membership to RAIN is open to any Washington state employee or employees of Washington state institutions of higher education.
Capitol Pride Flag Raising
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Date and Time: Thursday June 13 at 12:00 pm
Location: Flag Circle in front of Capitol Building
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA
RAIN Reception to follow at Helen Sommers Building (RSVP Required)
RAIN will be present at these Pride events:
Yakima Pride
State Fair Park
June 8, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Seattle Pridefest Capitol Hill
Cal Anderson Park
June 29, 2024 from 12-8 PM
Olympia Pride
Port Plaza
June 29, 2024
Olympia Pride Parade
Capitol Way S
June 30, 2024 at 11 AM
Kitsap Pride
Kitsap County Fairgrounds
July 20, 2024
Find out more:
News
Who We Are
Subcommittees
Trainings
Pride Month
RAIN Resources
Contact Us/Get Involved
Contact and Connect
- Questions and feedback: RAIN@ofm.wa.gov
- You can get email updates about RAIN by joining our GovDelivery email list.