YES! We strive to be a diverse organization where all people are able to join our fight for democracy including women, men, and trans and non-binary folks.

The League operates on a pay-as-you-can model with a minimum payment of $20/year. If you are able to afford a standard rate, individuals are invited to pay $75/year or $100/year for a two-person household.

We are committed to ensuring finances are not a barrier to membership as we recognize all the different ways our members contribute. If finances are a concern, please email membership@lwvthurston.org to request a free membership. We will not ask you to provide any financial information.

Have you been a member for 50 or more years! Your dues are free! Thank you for your long-time support of our work!

Please note: membership payments are not tax deductible.

When you join the League, you are becoming a member of a three-tiered organization which means you also become a member of the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Washington. The chart below shows how your dues are distributed within the League.

Your local dues payment supports our operations and helps involve you in voter registration, civic education and participate in opportunities promoting social and racial justice, and creating a more welcoming community.

Local activities include:

• Civic Engagement including "Be A Voter" Campaigns, Candidate Forums, and providing civic books to local schools
• Events including Coffee with the League and Evening with the League, where we host speakers on topics that are relevant to Thurston County
• Forums such as “Housing Instability - A Solutions Forum” co-sponsored with the NAACP and Olympia For All

Local dues fund important studies of issues - Fresh Water Futures and Study of local Tribal Governments. Positions are adopted after extensive research and study. Members approve the position by a consensus process.

Donations

We welcome donations from members and non-members alike. Please note that donations are separate from membership dues.

Donate to Operations (NOT tax deductible)

Donate to Education Fund (Tax deductible)

Joining the League of Women Voters of Thurston County is a great way to get involved in your community and play an active role in our defending our democracy, and empowering voters in Thurston County. Your membership makes our voice even stronger.

Being apart of the League provides critical access to community networking through out partnering organization and allies. We are a well-respecting and long-standing organization in our community.

We keep our members well informed of local events through our monthly newsletter The Voter and through educational events.