Historic preservation in Washington State needs your help.
At the federal level, budget cuts loom, and cornerstones of historic preservation like the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Fund are under attack. At the state level, legislation seeking to create much-needed housing has weakened communities’ abilities to identify and landmark the places that matter to them.
At the Washington Trust, we know that now is a time to stand by our values—to amplify the many voices of preservation and heritage in Washington State, to listen to and collaborate with all of the communities we serve, to bring people and organizations together. We know that preservation can be a critical tool in so many of the issues we face today, from housing to economic revitalization, climate change to social justice. Despite all the challenges facing us, we remain steadfast in our work to help communities preserve, share, and shape the future of historic places in Washington State.
But we can’t do it alone. Now more than ever, we need supporters like you. This GiveBIG, donate to the Washington Trust. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible. Together, we can save Washington’s historic places for future generations and weather this storm.