About
Vision
A robust, engaged, and supportive RPCV community in the greater Seattle area.
Mission
1) To carry out charitable acts to support the 3rd Goal of Peace Corps, set by Congress in 1961. (3rd Goal of Peace Corps: "To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.”)
2) To support the mission of Peace Corps, including assisting prospective and current Peace Corps Volunteers.
3) To support newly returned RPCVs during their re-entry phase and to serve as a professional and social network for RPCVs
4) To support individual immigrants, immigrant families, and/or the organizations that provide assistance to immigrants to the U.S. through activities that help them to successfully integrate, maintain good health, and gain necessary skills and knowledge to lead productive lives and become contributing citizens.
5) To provide an interdisciplinary forum for the promotion of social justice through civic and charitable activities, professional development, networking, and interaction with people from diverse cultures in the Seattle area and in countries and regions where Peace Corps Volunteers have served.
Meet the board!
History of SEAPAX
1977: SEAPAX was founded in 1977 by returned Peace Corps Volunteers living in greater Seattle. Originally called the Returned Action Volunteers of the Northwest (RAVN), it included both former Peace Corps and Americorps VISTA volunteers.
1983: Became an affiliate group member of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA).
1996: RAVN became the Washington State Peace Corps Association (WSPCA).
2007: WSPCA changed its name to the Seattle Area Peace Corps Association (SEAPAX) in order to not be confused with the Inland Northwest Peace Corps Association (INPCA) and other satellite groups in Washington State.
2008-2009: SEAPAX was incorporated as a nonprofit with Washington State. The SEAPAX Board of Directors obtained a certification of exemption from the Charitable Solicitation Registration requirement, registered with the IRS, procured an EIN and filed a Form 990-N e-postcard.
2011: Peace Corps celebrated its 50th year anniversary; SEAPAX joined in with a large local celebration.
2018: SEAPAX launched new several social media platforms to boost member communication. A new website was launched to help streamline information available to RPCVs and those interested in SEAPAX activities.