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الأحداث Join us on May 23, 2026 as we share the stories, cultures, and contributions of our Asian, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander American (AANHPI) community Savor the sights and sounds and join us to celebrate the AANHPI Heritage Month! The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, and local community organizations invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. We will have food vendors, performances, resources, and activities for the entire family. The mission of this event is to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: South Puget Sound Community College's Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteering for our Heritage Month in the future, please sign up using this volunteer form . You can view the detailed program of events here. AANHPI Program of Events Volunteer with us! Your support will help celebrate and uplift the diverse cultures and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in the South Puget Sound area. Event Day: Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Day Address: Lacey Campus, South Puget Sound Community College Event Website: https://www.apicsouthpugetsound.org/aanhpi-heritage-month-celebration 2 to 5 hours of time commitment. You’re welcome to sign up based on your availability and still get to enjoy the event! Choose from a variety of roles. We have many roles for our volunteers to choose from! Ranging from logistical support to stage coordination. You are welcome to try something new or contribute your skills to the AANHPI community. An opportunity to learn about the community! You will have an unique opportunity to meet and learn from amazing community members through working together. Community Service Hours are available for those who need them. Please sign up before May 13, 2026. Thank you again for answering our call for 2026 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration event! Volunteer Sign Up Form Getting to the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration The event will be at South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . We will include a map and parking directions soon. Join us! Whether you join us as a community member, vendor, or volunteer, we are excited to have you! Vendor and performance applications close on April 21, 2026. Learn More and Register PXL_20230520_212657081_edited IMG_0703_edited PXL_20230520_181424521 PXL_20230520_212657081_edited 1/79 Look at the vendors, performances, and activities we had at the event in 2023! Photos courtesy of Alicia Hall Crowley and video courtesy of the City of Olympia.

الأحداث Thank you for showing up in May as we shared the stories, cultures, and contributions of our Asian, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander American (AANHPI) community The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and the Evergreen State College and local community organizations, invited all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. We had food vendors, performances, and activities for the entire family. The mission of this event was to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. This event on May 24 was held at The House of Welcome at the Evergreen State College. More than 950 people participated! Thank you for joining us. If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteer for our Heritage Month in the future, please c ontact us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com. Give Us Feedback! Your feedback is important to us! Please take a few minutes to tell us what you enjoyed and what we can do for our next celebration! Give us feedback

إغاثة COVID-19 WA Health Plan Expansion for DACA Recipients People with certain immigration statuses now qualify for more savings Due to a recent federal change , Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and other people with qualifying immigration statuses can now access increased federal savings through Washington HealthplanfinderTM as of Nov. 1, 2024. These savings significantly lower costs for most — many customers can find a health plan for less than $10 per month. Who qualifies? Immigration statuses include: DACA recipients Valid nonimmigrant visa-holders People with a pending application for adjustment of status People granted employment authorization Family Unity Program beneficiaries Special Immigrant Juveniles with approved petitions Certain asylum applicants under age 14 How can someone get their new savings? Any household member affected by the recent change needs to select “Yes” to the question, “Is this household member lawfully present in the U.S.?” in their Washington Healthplanfinder application. Those who may be affected (current customers and people who recently applied to Washington Healthplanfinder) were notified of the change in their preferred language. Assisters are also reaching out to people with qualified statuses who they previously helped. DACA+_Savings_Fact_Sheet_101124-images-0 DACA+_Savings_Fact_Sheet_101124-images-1 DACA+_Savings_Fact_Sheet_101124-images-0 1/2 To sign up for coverage or update an existing application: Contact a trained, trusted local assister by visiting Washington Healthplanfinder’s “Support in Your Area” page to find help. Call Washington Healthplanfinder’s Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633 (TTY/TDD: 1-855-627-9604). Language assistance is available in more than 200 languages. Go online; visit wahealthplanfinder.org . When does someone need to act to get these savings? People who sign-up or update their application by Oct. 15, will have coverage with the additional savings starting Nov. 1. If they act by Nov. 15, coverage with the additional savings will start Dec. 1. An existing special enrollment period is available for people who gain citizenship/lawfully presence. (Enter 11/1/2024, as date gained.) People can also sign up or update their application during open-enrollment (Nov. 1–Jan. 15). People who sign up or update their application by Dec. 15 will have coverage with the additional savings starting Jan. 1. People who sign up or update their application by Jan. 15, will have coverage with the additional savings starting Feb. 1. Visit WA Health Plan Finder Request a Clinic for your Community Read About the DACA Updates Quarterly Health Updates For more information What has changed with Medicaid? Medicaid has provided vital health care to over 80 million Americans, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and many within our AANHPI communities. In Washington State alone, nearly 2 million people rely on Apple Health (the state's Medicaid program). On July 4th, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed, cutting almost $1 trillion from Medicaid. The Bill also curtails provider taxes, meaning states have to make a difficult choice: make cuts to other services (such as education) or raise taxes, or make even deeper cuts to Medicaid. Governor Ferguson's office estimates at least 250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid Coverage . Read the Health Care Authority report below for more information. Read about Medicaid changes Programs to Help with Cash, Food, and Housing Someone in your family may be eligible for the following resources, offered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS): Cash, Food & Medical Assistance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families You can apply to these DSHS programs online via Washington Connections, by phone at (877) 501-2233, or in person at your local Community Services Office. If you applied online, your next step would be completing an interview either via phone at 877-501-2233, or in person at your local Community Services Office. To get help in a language other than English, you should call (800) 797-0617, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. If you get a recording, please leave a message with your phone number and the language you speak and they will call you back with an interpreter. الحصول على لقطات معززة لصحة أفضل COVID-19 Updates For the latest information on the available COVID vaccine clinics for Thurston County visit: The Department of Health's website to sign up for a vaccine appointment The Thurston County Public Health's website The Thurston County Public Health's Facebook The Department of Health's Covid-19 website AANHPI language vaccine videos presented by Crossing TV Washington Department of Health: Vietnamese Washington Department of Health: Tagalog Washington Department of Health: Japanese علاجات الفم مرر سريعًا للحصول على مزيد من اللغات! 1/5 موارد وتوصيات Covid القائمة على اللغة مع تغير إرشادات COVID-19 ، تعمل وزارة الصحة بنشاط على ترجمة المحتوى المحدث إلى 40 لغة (بما في ذلك العديد من AANHPI). _ cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ للوصول إلى الإصدارات المترجمة: Visit https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/resources-and-recommendations حدد موقع المستطيل البني في الزاوية العلوية اليمنى من شاشتك الذي يعرض لغة الصفحة الحالية ويحتوي على سهم يشير إلى قائمة منسدلة. حدد السهم ولغتك المفضلة من القائمة المنسدلة. ستعمل إرشادات COVID-19 المترجمة المتوفرة باللغة المحددة على ملء الصفحة. 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أخبار Savor the sights and sounds and join us to celebrate the AANHPI Heritage Month! The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, and local community organizations invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. We will have food vendors, performances, resources, and activities for the entire family. Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: South Puget Sound Community College's Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteering for our Heritage Month in the future, please sign up using this volunteer form . View the program schedule for the event here. AANHPI Heritage Month Info May 23 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration AANHPI Program of Events June 18 How to Achieve Financial Well-Being The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound in collaboration with the Department of Financial Institutions, presents this financial health and wellness workshop. Date: June 18, 2026 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM Location: Online (Zoom link sent upon registration) What you'll learn: Discover new information about financial well-being Discuss the impacts of finances on health Create financial wellness goals that further health equity for our communities Please register by June 12, 2026. For any questions, please email apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Thank you! Register for the Financial Workshop Government Financial Resources The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has compiled financial and community resources for federal workers impacted by a federal government shutdown. The Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has also compiled resources for Thurston and Pierce Counties. View all links below. View DFI Financial Resources View Thurston County Resources View Pierce County Resources Health News Updates 1. Devastating impacts to Medicaid. Kaiser Family Foundation estimates Washington will lose at least $3 billion per year in federal Medicaid dollars each year for the next 10 years. 250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid coverage & to be priced out of the state’s health care exchange. The bill has several provisions directly targeting refugees and other humanitarian entrants, with most groups cut off from Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Affordable Care Act access starting next year. Read more here. The graphic on the right showcases these statistics and how they will impact children in WA State. 2. All Washingtonians on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see benefits reduced. 1 million Washingtonians who receive assistance from SNAP will see their benefits reduced under the bill and more than 130,000 Washingtonians could lose benefits. 3. Clean energy investments at risk. The bill passed out of Congress puts at least $8.7 billion in Washington’s clean energy investments at risk. The U.S. Climate Alliance estimates the bill’s removal of wind and solar energy tax credits will raise Washington households’ electricity costs by $115 per year by 2029. The WA State Department of Health has a new website for accessing key information about the DOH's interactions with the federal government. Visit the WA DOH Hub April Health Care News الرسائل الإخبارية السابقة March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 مايو 2022 أبريل 2022 مارس 2022 فبراير 2022 يناير 2022 نوفمبر 2021 أكتوبر 2021 سبتمبر 2021 أغسطس 2021 يوليو 2021 مايو 2021 أبريل 2021 من يناير إلى مارس 2021 ديسمبر 2020 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 January-March 2021 December 2020

تحالف جزر المحيط الهادئ الآسيوية Home: Who We Are من نحن تحالف جزر المحيط الهادئ الآسيوية - فرع جنوب بوجيت ساوند هو جزء من تحالف جزر آسيا والمحيط الهادئ بواشنطن (APIC-WA). نحن ملتزمون بتعزيز المساواة من خلال الدعوة إلى: خدمات صحية وإنسانية مختصة ثقافيًا ومتاحة لغويًا التنمية الاقتصادية للشركات الصغيرة الحقوق المدنية وحقوق الإنسان المساواة في الحصول على التعليم والعديد من الاهتمامات الأخرى للأمريكيين الآسيويين في المحيط الهادئ ، بما في ذلك المهاجرين واللاجئين ومواطني منطقة ساوث بوجيت ساوند بولاية واشنطن الذي نفعله التواصل مع المجتمع مساعدة المجتمع يتعلم أكثر مساعدة المواطنة خطوة واحدة في وقت واحد يتعلم أكثر المناصرة والمشاركة المدنية نحن هنا ، نعول ، نصوت يتعلم أكثر Home: What We Do Look out for our events! Our Heritage Month is soon. Visit our event page. نحن نجمع بين الأمريكيين من آسيا والمحيط الهادئ ، بما في ذلك المهاجرين واللاجئين والمواطنين ، لاستخدام قوتنا الجماعية لتمكين ومناصرة مجتمعنا.

أهداف سياستنا President Lin Crowley She/her/hers President of APIC SPS and Evergreen State College Professor Before APIC SPS became a nonprofit, Lin co-founded the SOUTH PUGET SOUND chapter of APIC in 2003 and has been collaborating with local community organizations as a part of the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of Washington. Lin is excited to dedicate our organization to bridge and strengthen our AA-NH/PI communities through culturally informed outreach, education, and policy advocacy that advance equitable access to health and human services, economic opportunity, civil rights, and education. Secretary Ting-Ju Tai She/her/hers Program Supervisor, Beginning Educator Support Team, OSPI Ting-Ju Tai (戴廷如) is originally from Taiwan and now lives in Lacey with her husband and their cat, Xing Xing. She serves as a Program Supervisor with the Beginning Educator Support Team at OSPI, supporting new teachers and mentors across Washington. With over a decade of experience in education, mentoring, and advising in both the U.S. and Taiwan, she anchors her work in equity, inclusion, and belonging. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, exploring Washington, and connecting with family in Taiwan. VP of Operations Alana Bradshaw She/her/hers Thurston County, Administrative Services Manager With more than a decade of experience in human resources, equity work, and organizational leadership in public and non-profit organizations in Thurston County, Alana is committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Alana holds a MA in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga and a BA in Business Administration from Saint Martin's. Treasurer Bing Xu She/her/hers World Financial Group Senior Marketing Director (Independent Agent) Bing has over 20 years of experience in international business and now works as a financial professional, helping clients with education funding, retirement, Medicare, long-term care, and more. She has lived in Lacey, WA for nearly 25 years with her husband and her college-aged son. Bing is also an active community volunteer, having served with organizations such as OACA, APIC SPS, CIE, and various youth groups for over two decades. Board Member Joyleen Haser She/her/hers COFA/Micronesian Community Joyleen is a Lacey resident who is passionate about Micronesian and COFA civic engagement. She attended Pacific Islands University and Grace Christian University. Joyleen has been involved in the Micronesian Women's Network and is fluent in Chuukese. Joyleen is the owner of Island Joy Mart in Olympia and a leader at the Bible Fellowship Christian Church. Board Member Jayachitra Chandrasekaran She/her/hers President of the India South Sound Association Jayachitra is a classical bharathanatiyam dancer and entrepreneur who represents the Indian community in Olympia. She is the president and co-founder of the India South Sound Association. Jayachitra has been a resident of Olympia for the past 25 years. Her organization has been inspiring and training young spirits to share Indian culture through dance, yoga, sports, music, drama, youth groups, and community service. She believes that the bonds that unite us are stronger than the barriers that separate us. Board Member Donald Lee Brannam PhD He/him/his Retired education administrator Donald has been a teacher, career education coordinator, vocational director, principal and superintendent in WA public schools. He has also worked as a university professor in teacher education. Recently he has enjoyed volunteering serving students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) and Second Language Learners (SLL). He have two daughters adopted from foreign countries and is very supported of adoption programs and migrant children relocation programs. Board Member Mario Banuelos He/him/his North Sound Accountable Community of Health - Workforce Development Manager Mario is a regional health system leader strengthening cross-sector partnerships and advancing community-based care. He is honored to serve in the National Community Health Worker (CHW) field contributing to national workforce policy, leadership development, and system integration infrastructure across the United States. His leadership approach emphasizes people first, clear communication, consistency and long-term multigenerational impact.

مهمتنا Our Mission تحالف جزر المحيط الهادئ الآسيوي ، جنوب بوجيه ساوند (APIC SPS) هو تحالف غير حزبي يعمل على تعزيز الوصول العادل إلى الخدمات الصحية والبشرية المختصة ثقافيًا والتي يمكن الوصول إليها من الناحية اللغوية ، والتنمية الاقتصادية للشركات الصغيرة ، والحقوق المدنية وحقوق الإنسان ، والمساواة في الحصول على التعليم وغيرها من اهتمامات واجهات برمجة التطبيقات . نحن نشجع ونعزز المشاركة المدنية لسكان جزر المحيط الهادئ الأمريكية الآسيوية (AAPIs) في العمليات الانتخابية والسياسات العامة. Our History The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) of Washington was created after the 1996 Welfare Reform Act significantly impacted and reduced non-citizens’ federal eligibility for public assistance programs. After recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), APIC began lobbying for the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Building off this legacy, every year APIC Chapters from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Yakima, and Spokane counties and South Puget Sound bring together immigrants, refugees, and citizens from Washington state to meet with the Governor, State Representatives, and State Senators to advocate for the issues most impactful to our communities. Recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders, APIC formed to voice our opinions the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal and state legislation APIC championed the passage of legislation that created a state supported safety net. This included: State-funded food stamps program State-funded naturalization program Ensured access to basic income support programs and emergency & Covid medical programs for immigrants and refugees Creation of a limited english proficient employment pathway program Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound is a part of APIC of Washington's network with its own nonprofit status. It was co-founded in 2003. Our Vision and Values Our vision is to create a welcoming and inclusive community for AA-NH/PI individuals and organizations in the South Puget Sound area of Washington State. Honoring our history We must preserve and learn from the past. We celebrate our unique stories, successes and struggles, pain, and disappointments. Valuing the intergenerational wisdom our community has means cultivating meaningful connections between generations. We center youth voices and leadership as we continue to grow. Commitment to Equity and Justice Centering the voices and lived experiences of oppressed communities comes first. We must acknowledge the intersections of privilege and oppression. We are committed to fighting against white supremacy through an anti-racist lens. Modeling Integrity We move at the speed of trust and consensus. Transparency is a top priority. Nourishing Community It is vital to create spaces for learning, reflection, and expression through mediums such as cultural/spiritual arts and literary mediums. We build and lift each other up with love, compassion, and empathy. Leading with Courage and Passion We embrace differences and lean into discomfort. We celebrate success and acknowledge the wisdom of failure. Building Power and Solidarity Our ancestors are always with us. We recognize the interconnectedness of our oppression and the work of those who came before us. We ground our work in the struggles of Indigenous communities.

التواصل مع المجتمع Resumen Si es un inmigrante que reside en el estado de Washington, tiene al menos 18 años de edad, no es elegible para recibir fondos federales de estímulo económico o seguro por desempleo debido a su estatus inmigratorio, y tiene dificultades debido a la pandemia del Coronavirus, puede aplicar para el Fondo de Asistencia Debido al Coronavirus para Inmigrantes de Washington. Si su aplicación es aprobada, podría recibir un pago de, por lo menos, $1,000. No se trata de un préstamo y no tendrá que devolver este dinero. Su información está segura y protegida: no se compartirá nunca intencionalmente con el gobierno o con Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). La regla de carga pública no se debe aplicar a este fondo. Puede aplicar u obtener ayuda para la aplicación en muchos idiomas. El plazo para aplicar comienza el 19 de septiembre de 2022 y termina el 14 de noviembre de 2022. Aplicar es siempre gratuito. Para aplicar, visite www.inmigrantesenwashington.org . Si desea obtener ayuda gratuita para su aplicación, puede ponerse en contacto con una de las organizaciones comunitarias que aparecen en la lista del sitio web, o llamar al 844-620-1999. Para aplicar

التواصل مع المجتمع Ika en emon chon ekis ka nonom non Washington State, kose fich ika eligible ngeni monian federal stimulus ika unemployment insurance fanitan omw immigration status, me pwan omw churi osukosuk fanitan ewe Covid-19 pandemic, ka tongeni apply ngeni ewe Washington COVID-19 immigrant Relief Fund. Ika noum application a approve ika ketiw, ka tongeni angei ukukun $1,000 ika nape seni. Esapw ew loan ei, iwe kosapw pwan meeni sefani. Porausom mei tumwun me monomon: esapw tongeni katou ngeni gofemen ika ICE. Ewe annukun public charge ese tongeni apply ngeni ei pekin moni. Ka tongeni apply ika angei aninis ren noum application non sakopaten fosun ekis. Ewe application mi suk seni September 19, 2022 ngeni November 14, 2022. Ese kamo omw kopwe amasou. Ren omw kopwe apply, tota won www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Ika ke mochen aninis fanitan noum application, ka tongeni kokori ew ekkei community organizations mi tetenitiw non ewe website, ika kokori 360-972-1888. Ren omw kopwe apply

التواصل مع المجتمع 요약 워싱턴주에 거주하는 18세 이상인 이민자이고, 이민 신분 때문에 연방 재난 지원금이나 실업 수당을 받을 자격이 없으며, 코비드 19 팬데믹 때문에 어려운 시기를 겪고 있다면, 귀하는 워싱턴주 코비드 19 이민자 구제 기금을 신청할 수 있습니다. 신청이 승인되면 최소 $1,000를 받을 수 있으며, 이 지급금은 대출이 아니므로 상환할 필요가 없습니다. 귀하의 정보는 안전하게 보호되며, 절대로 정부나 ICE와 자발적으로 공유되지 않습니다. 이 기금에는 생활보호 대상자(public charge) 규칙이 적용되지 않을 것입니다. 신청서 작성은 여러 언어로 가능하며 신청서 작성을 위한 도움도 여러 언어로 제공됩니다. 신청 기간은 2022년 9월 19일부터 2022년 11월 14일까지이며, 신청은 항상 무료입니다. 신청하려면 www.immigrantreliefwa.org 를 방문하십시오. 신청에 관하여 무료로 도움을 받고 싶다면, 웹사이트에 나열된 비영리 단체 중 한 곳에 연락하거나, 844-620-1999 에 전화하십시오. 신청하려면

مساعدة المواطنة مساعدة المواطنة عيادة المواطنة والتحديثات Please complete this intake form to register for an upcoming Citizenship Clinic. These Citizenship Clinics are hosted by the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) in partnership with The Korean Women's Association (KWA). The purpose is to connect Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to the information and services they need to successfully apply for citizenship and become active members in our community. Translated posters are available in Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Khmer in the pdf to the right. Use the arrows to scroll to each language. What to expect at the Citizenship Clinic: We will conduct a general intake, legal screening, form preparation, quality review, copy, and exit with all clients. Date: Citizenship Clinics will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month starting in February 2026. Please see more information below. Time: By appointment only, limited spots available. You may sign up for one session, which may take up to 45 minutes. Please see more information below. Cost: There is no cost for attending the clinic. But, you must pay a $760 Application Fee to USCIS as part of your citizenship application. If your household income is between FPL 150-400%, the application fee can be reduced to $380. If you receive public benefits (such as SNAP or Apple Health), the application fee can be waived. Location: Thurston county, WA (the exact address will be provided after you register successfully) For any questions, please email us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Thank you. Client Intake Form for Citizenship Clinics Citizenship Classes Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Besides the clinics, APIC SPS will also offer these Citizenship Classes to help prepare Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to successfully complete the naturalization interview and test. This is a 4 month course, where we will focus on building participant’s (1) understanding of the English language, and (2) understanding of U.S. history and of the principles and form of government in the U.S. Date: Citizenship Classes will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month: March 26, 2026 May 28, 2026 July 23, 2026 September 24, 2026 What to Expect: Through the four classes we will practice English (speaking/comprehension, writing, and reading) and Civics (both the old 2008 and new 2025 tests) reviewing American History, Principles of American Government, and Symbols, Holidays, and Geography. Time: 5:30pm — 7:00pm Cost: FREE! Location: Online on Zoom. Please register at tinyurl.com/jt224fdb For any questions, please email apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Citizenship Class Citizenship Class Schedule Citizenship Class 1/2 Citizenship Class Registration عدالة الهجرة لكي يعيش مهاجرو AAPI في ولاية واشنطن حياة كاملة وآمنة وصحية ، نحتاج إلى مؤسسات وسياسات آمنة وداعمة تخدم جميع الأفراد بغض النظر عن حالة الهجرة. لماذا هذا مهم؟ بسبب قانون إصلاح الرعاية الاجتماعية لعام 1996 ، فإن العديد من المهاجرين غير مؤهلين للحصول على برامج شبكات الأمان للسنوات الخمس الأولى من إقامتهم ، وقد أدت المخاوف من الرسوم العامة إلى ثني المزيد من المهاجرين عن الوصول إلى الخدمات. من بين أكثر من 800000 من AAPIs الذين يعيشون في ولاية واشنطن ، حوالي نصفهم مولودون في الخارج. وهذا يشمل حوالي 60.000 AAPI غير موثقين (هناك حوالي 1.7 مليون AAPI غير موثق على الصعيد الوطني) . 73٪ من الأمريكيين الآسيويين في واشنطن يتحدثون لغة أخرى غير الإنجليزية في المنزل ، وأكثر من 44٪ منهم يتحدثون الإنجليزية أقل من "جيد جدًا". يعيش حوالي 60،707 من الأمريكيين الآسيويين في واشنطن (10٪) في فقر وحوالي 7،951 مؤسسة NHPI في واشنطن (17٪) يعيشون في فقر ، مما يدل على الحاجة إلى المساعدة العامة. على عكس الروايات السائدة ، هناك مستوى عالٍ من التنوع الاجتماعي والاقتصادي والعرقي واللغوي / الثقافي بين مجموعات AAPI. على سبيل المثال ، متوسط الدخل للأسر الهندية هو 115105 دولارات أمريكية ، في حين أن متوسط الدخل لأسر الهمونغ هو 53717 دولارًا . لتحقيق هذه الغاية ، تدعم APIC وصولك إلى المساعدة القانونية المجانية / المخفضة ، وتدعو إلى توصيات السياسة التالية: قم بتوسيع مسارات LEP: يعزز تمويل LEP الاكتفاء الذاتي الاقتصادي للاجئين والمهاجرين من خلال برامج التدريب على العمل ، ودروس اللغة الإنجليزية كلغة ثانية ، ودعم العمل الذي يوفر قاعدة صلبة لفرص العمل والتجنس. يتيح LEP أيضًا الوصول إلى كبار السن الذين يسعون للحصول على خدمات صحية واجتماعية. تم قطع تمويل LEP Pathways بعد الركود ولم تتم استعادته منذ ذلك الحين إلى المبلغ الأصلي. زيادة التمويل لخدمات التجنس: يساعد برنامج التجنيس في ولاية واشنطن اللاجئين والمهاجرين على أن يصبحوا مواطنين ، من خلال المساعدة في طلب الجنسية ، ودروس اللغة الإنجليزية والتربية المدنية ، والتحضير للمقابلة. اللاجئون والمهاجرون المسنون والمعوقون هم المستفيدون الأساسيون من برنامج التجنس. تخصيص التمويل لصندوق الدفاع القانوني: بموجب القانون ، لا يُضمن للمهاجرين الوصول إلى محام ، وغالبًا ما يجدون أنفسهم في محكمة الهجرة دون تمثيل قانوني. هذا الصندوق ضروري لتزويد المهاجرين بالموارد والأدوات المناسبة التي يحتاجون إليها للبقاء في مجتمعهم ، بغض النظر عما إذا كان بإمكانهم تحمل تكاليف محام . توسيع الأهلية للحصول على إعانات البطالة: مع اقتراب إحدى أكبر الأزمات الاقتصادية في التاريخ ، يستحق العمال غير المسجلين الحصول على تأمين ضد البطالة. إن توسيع إعانات البطالة للجميع أمر ضروري لدعم ورفع مستوى جميع المهاجرين . حماية المهاجرين غير المسجلين: مع مرور الحفاظ على واشنطن تعمل والمحاكم مفتوحة للجميع ، يجب أن تستمر حكومة ولايتنا في إعطاء الأولوية لسلامة مواطني واشنطن غير المسجلين وتقليل سلطة وإجراءات وكالات إنفاذ الهجرة الفيدرالية. ويشمل ذلك الاستمرار في إنهاء أي تعاون غير ملائم بين الوكالات الحكومية ووكالات إنفاذ قوانين الهجرة ، وزيادة قوة وتواتر عفو الوالي ، وإنهاء مراكز الاحتجاز الهادفة للربح. Immigration Legal Assistance Immigration Advocates has a directory of organizations that offer legal assistance for immigration. You can search through their resources at their site www.immigrationadvocates.org . There are filters to sort by location, language, types of assistance, and more. Additionally, the Fair Fight Bond Fund provides support in and outside detention through physical, emotional, linguistic, and financial assistance. This fund is an initiative of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) . Contact the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline at 844-724-3737 or bond@waisn.org . Legal Assistance Directory WAISN Fair Fight Bond Fund Know Your Rights Northwest Immigrant Rights Project has compiled several resources to help you understand your rights when interacting with various law enforcement officials and officers. It is important to be aware of your rights and the rights of fellow community members. You can also report an ICE raid in Washington State by calling the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network’s hotline (1-844-724-3737). If you are outside of Washington, contact United We Dream’s hotline at 1-444-363-1423. Know Your Rights Info The ACLU has also created an empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). The videos are available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Urdu. Immigrant Safety Plan Learn More About the Immigrant Safety Plan The Immigrant Safety Plan document is a collective community resource to help parents plan for the care of their child(ren) (with or without status) in the event that a parent is unable to care for their child, particularly if the parent is detained or deported. USCIS Resources and Forms You can visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ site for information on form fees, eligibility requirements, fee waiver eligibility, and filing requirements at https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship . To file online, follow this link: Application for Naturalization To file by mail, follow this link to the form required: Application for Naturalization You can find instructions for filing Form N-400, either on-line or by mail, by following this link: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must now file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Visit USCIS Preparing for the Interview and Test Learn About U.S. Citizenship Roadmap to Citizenship guide How to waive citizenship fees for eligible applicants Citizenship Resource Center Citizenship and Naturalization How Do I Apply for Citizenship? A Guide to Naturalization The Naturalization Interview and Test Study for the Test Check for Test Updates Citizenship Multilingual Resources Practice Civics Test Preparing for the Oath

مهمتنا تلتزم APIC-South Puget Sound بتقديم موارد يمكن الوصول إليها لمجتمع جزر آسيا والمحيط الهادئ. ستجد أدناه موارد حول الهجرة والأمن الغذائي وتسجيل الناخبين والمزيد. نحن نعمل على توفير المزيد من المصادر التي يمكن الوصول إليها باللغة وسنقوم بتحديث هذه الصفحة مع استمرار عملنا. الأمريكيون الآسيويون يطورون العدالة: حقوق الهجرة والدعوة القانونية وحقوق التصويت وبرامج العدالة العرقية تحالف العمل الأمريكي الآسيوي والمحيط الهادئ (APALA): يوفر التثقيف السياسي وبرامج تسجيل الناخبين والتدريب داخل الحركة العمالية APA Justice: مؤيدون ضد التنميط العنصري لأميركي آسيا والمحيط الهادئ APIA التصويت: البرامج التي يمكن الوصول إليها بلغة حول التصويت والمشاركة المدنية وتنمية الشباب الأمريكيون الصينيون الموحدون: يشجع المشاركة المدنية والمشاركة السياسية وتعليم الشباب والحفاظ على التراث والثقافة