Founded in 1987 and based in Portland, Oregon, Western States Center is a regional nonprofit that works across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West to strengthen inclusive democracy by building grassroots movements, developing leaders, shifting culture, and defending communities against organized bigotry and political violence. The organization focuses on racial, gender, tribal sovereignty and LGBTQ+ justice while providing trainings, toolkits and rapid-response support to local partners.
Non-profit social advocacy organization (operates 501(c)(3) programs and conducts affiliated civic engagement/advocacy activities)
