We would like to tell you about our friend, Chris. Chris Esponda is an Indigenous organizer originally from the Chiapas region of Mexico, who came to the US at the age of 5. He is a digital equity advocate dedicated to connecting under-resourced communities with access to digital tools. He refurbishes and donates computers to […]

Meet Clea Eppelin: Art, Story, and Social Change Climate Action Families is honored to introduce Clea Eppelin, a Latin American artist, filmmaker, and co-founder of the art collective Love & Anxiety, as one of the creative leaders in our upcoming Sense of Belonging workshop.   Born in Chile and raised in Costa Rica in a family

Meet Itza Carbajal: Building Belonging Through Story, Memory, and Knowledge Climate Action Families is thrilled to welcome Itza A. Carbajal as the lead facilitator and curriculum designer for our upcoming Sense of Belonging workshop series!   Our youth have told us again and again that they want to learn directly from experts, and this workshop

On Saturday, July 26, families from CAF Families gathered at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park for our annual Low Tide Beach Walk– a full day of discovery, play, and learning along the shoreline. – As the tide pulled back, the beach revealed its hidden treasures. Kids eagerly searched for crabs, and were thrilled to find some

Climate Action Families has long participated in legislative climate work, from supporting initiatives that promote a healthy environment to blocking initiatives that harm it. Now, CAF sees another opportunity to rally around a particular legislative avenue toward a healthier environment. It’s called a Green Amendment! – The Green Amendment movement is an effort to add

No Borders in Justice – We stand in deep and unwavering solidarity with immigrant communities facing escalating threats, fear tactics, and unjust detentions. This is not just about immigration enforcement. This is about power, control, and the erosion of fundamental rights. – As an organization rooted in justice and committed to building a livable, equitable

This month was CAF’s annual Onward! celebration, where we honor our CAF members that are going through a transition of any sort. In the backyard of longtime CAF members Grace and Allie, families arrived with dishes in hand and stories in their hearts. Some were celebrating a new job, some were celebrating graduation, some had

How often do we find ourselves saying, “You just don’t get it”— or hearing the same from someone younger or older than us? At this month’s Climate Action Families gathering, we leaned into those moments of misunderstanding—not to dwell in them, but to transform them. Our Intergenerational Exchange Workshop invited youth, parents, grandparents, and community

We just wrapped the Spring Climate Justice Intro Training — and what a day it was! After a last-minute venue change due to remodeling at UW SSW, we landed at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, which turned out to be a warm, welcoming space. It was a great reminder of how flexibility often leads to unexpected

This past Saturday marked the opening of Seattle’s 2025 cruise season—and the community responded with vibrant, joyful resistance. Organized by Seattle Cruise Control and allies, over a hundred people gathered at Pier 62 before marching together to the cruise terminal at Pier 66, sending a clear message: our port should serve people and the planet,