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Noticias APIC SPS Community Engagement Internship APIC SPS is seeking an intern for 2025-26. We are looking for undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates who can demonstrate that they seek to gain hands-on experience in grassroots community engagement and development within a community organization. The APIC SPS Internship Program strives to encourage and cultivate young AANHPI student leaders to explore a career in the public service, public policy, community, or related sectors. This internship program will also provide hands-on experience and training on how to organize and implement community and civic engagement activities to increase the participation of AANHPIs in community engagement and public policy process. Intern(s) report to the Program Director. For 2025-26, we are offering this paid Community Engagement Internship. If you are interested in remote, unpaid internships throughout the year, please apply as well. Deadline : End of June , 2025, or until filled. Paid intern receives a total stipend of $11,000 between June 2025 and May, 2026, or approximately $1000 monthly. The internship time frame may be negotiated with the Program Director and per contract. Works will be assigned by the Program Director of APIC SPS and will be an average of 12 hours weekly, at $20 hourly, or 50 hours monthly. Learn More Thurston County commissioners proclaim May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, recognizing their cultural contributions and diverse histories throughout the region. Lin Crowley, representing the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, accepted the proclamation during the board’s Tuesday, May 6, meeting and extended an invitation to the public for an upcoming community celebration. “Washington has a very rich and diverse AANHPI (Asian American and Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) population,” Crowley said “More than 20% of the state identifies as AANHPI, and these communities have played vital roles in shaping the history and culture of our state.” Read the Full Article Washington Apple Health Expanding Coverage Washington Apple Health has expanded coverage to Washingtonians (including undocumented individuals)! 🌐The application for the expanded coverage has closed, but you can still apply via https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ for the opportunity to be randomly selected to enroll if space opens. Visit the website for more eligibility information or call the following phone numbers depending on your age: If you are between 19-64 years old call 1-855-923-4633 If you are 65+ years old call 1-877-501-2233 Call or check their website for more information! Boletines anteriores 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 mayo 2022 abril 2022 marzo 2022 febrero 2022 enero 2022 noviembre 2021 octubre 2021 septiembre 2021 agosto 2021 julio 2021 mayo 2021 abril 2021 enero-marzo 2021 diciembre 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

EVENTOS 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

EVENTOS 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 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. 1 to 5 hours of time commitment We are asking for volunteers who can offer their help from a minimum of 1 hr to 5 hr. You’re welcome to sign up based on your availability and still get to enjoy the event! APIC SPS will offer a designated room for breaks and snacks for our volunteers! 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. Interested in joining us as a volunteer for this event? Sign up at the link below! Volunteer with us Getting to the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Whether you are coming from the north (Seattle, SeaTac Airport) or south (Portland): Take I-5 to Exit 104 and follow Highway 101 to the third exit (The Evergreen State College). Travel two miles on the Evergreen Parkway to the main campus entrance on your left. Parking is free and does not require a permit. Disabled Parking (DP) areas are noted on campus maps. Evergreen's address is 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA 98505, and the map link is here . You can park at the B or C parking lot. The walk to the House of Welcome will take 7-8 minutes. Intercity Transit buses run regularly to Evergreen from across Thurston County. Visit the Intercity Transit website for bus routes, schedules, and other transportation options. 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, 2025. 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.

EVENTOS AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration 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 was free and open to all. Event Day: May 24, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm Event Day Address: House of Welcomes'gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: House of Welcome (The Evergreen State College Longhouse), 2800 Dogtooth Ln NW, Olympia, WA 98505 In order to know what you enjoyed or what can be improved from our event, please fill out the feedback form below. Feedback Form My Roots Story What are your immigrant roots? How did you come to call the U.S. your home? We are inviting YOU, the Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders, to share your story and make sure our collective experiences are seen, heard, and remembered. To participate, spend a few minutes filling out this form below for the chance to see yourself featured on the APIC SPS website or social media accounts as a part of the #MyRootsStory project. Your story will help others feel connected to their immigrant heritage and inspire them to share it with the world. For those whose immigrant stories are under threat or still unfolding due to the current political moment, we realize there are risks to sharing your experience online. Whatever information you choose to share with us will stay anonymous and will only be shared, with your permission, on the APIC SPS website and/or social media accounts as a part of the #MyRootsStory project, launching on May 24. Please share your story before the end of the month . Your voice matters. You matter. So thank you for sharing your story! Share Your Story Thurston Forward: A DEI Summit for Progress We had a wonderful conversation during our May DEI Summit! This event fostered collaborative action among community leaders and individuals who are passionate about making a difference. We invited all who live, work, study, or play in Thurston County and are committed to advocating for marginalized groups to come together and take part in solutions. This summit was an opportunity to engage with others who share a vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and just community. Check back on our events page in the future to get involved! Race Dialogue Our 6th annual Race Dialogue was held on March 29th, 2025. The goal of this dialogue was to inform us how racism hurts us all, and how we can be effective allies to each other. We aim to empower everyone with the tools needed to have uncomfortable yet constructive conversations in the context of their own unique lived experiences within their communities. This is an opportunity to form collaborations with other like-minded organizations and individuals. We were joined by speakers: Golden Neal, Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Denise Miño, and Kristin Ang. Citizenship Applications Assitance Clinics APIC SPS partnered with OneAmerica and other local organizations to offer a Citizenship Clinic on March 15! This event was open to legal permanent residents/Green Card holders who wanted to take the next step and become a US citizen. Please note that in order to participate as an applicant, the person must have called or texted in advance to register. The number to call or text was (206) 926-3924 . To learn more about OneAmerica, visit their website here. English WNA volunteer flyer 3-15-2-25 (1) Spanish English 1/7 APIC Democracy Summit APIC's Democracy Summit happened on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at the Tacoma Dome. Every four years, the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Washington holds a Democracy Summit with the goal of encouraging and promoting culturally meaningful and holistic civic engagement in our communities, and creating a space for our communities to collectivize around the issues that matter most to us. The summit is an opportunity for our culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse AANHPI communities to come together and make sure our elected officials or candidates see, hear, and understand our collective power. Watch our highlights in the videos below! 2024 Democracy Summit 2024 Democracy Summit Reproducir video Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Buscar video... Ahora en reproducción (Candidate Forum) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 24:25 Reproducir video Ahora en reproducción ((Full)) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 03:50:51 Reproducir video Ahora en reproducción (Highlights) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 15:32 Reproducir video Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication 2024's leadership development event, "Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication," was held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at the Lacey Community Meeting Room . This event focused on enhancing communication skills, fostering understanding across diverse groups, and developing more leadership skills that can bridge divides and inspire unity. Keep your eye out for our 2025 Leadership Event coming up this year! View the Recording Here

EVENTOS Register Policies Contact Us May 24, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm at Evergreen State College Longhouse AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Vendors and Performers 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, invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. The mission of this event is to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. This event is free and open to all. Look at the vendors, performances, and activities we had at the event in 2024! Application Deadline: April 21, 2025 Vendor, Resource, and Program Applications are closed! Please join us for the event on May 24 from 11 am - 4 pm Arts and Crafts Vendor The AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration showcases all types of handmade arts and activities! Show and sell your handmade products with us this year! Registration closed! Resource and Info Tables Are you with a non-profit organization that wants to reach a broader audience? Find out how we can collaborate by hosting a resource and information table. Registration closed! Workshops Let's celebrate our heritage by learning about various cultures and traditions! Ready to host a workshop at the event? Register here if you're interested in teaching attendees through crafts, art, and more! Registration closed! Food Vendor Want to share your delicious cultural or ethnic foods with our attendees? Sign up here! Registration closed! Program or Performance Are you excited to showcase your talents and activities with an engaged audience? This event may be perfect for you! Please join us! Registration closed! Volunteer Want to help create an unforgettable event for our AANHPI community? Help as a volunteer on the day of our event with a flexible schedule! You can choose if you want to help with logistics, stage coordination, or more! Register Vendor Applications Vendor Policies Set Up Approved applicants will get detailed information for set-up prior to the event. Set up times will be the day of. A table and chairs will be provided based on your application. Vendors are responsible for other furnishings (tablecloth, additional chairs, display, etc.). See the online registration form for more pricing information. Electricity Limited electricity is available upon request. Please bring your own extension cord. Extension cords are not available for rent or purchase on site. Vendor Policies Contact Us Do you have questions about becoming a vendor or performer? Fill out the form below or contact us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Contact Us ¡Gracias por enviar! Enviar

Asistencia de Ciudadanía Asistencia de Ciudadanía 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. Legal Assistance Directory 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. Clínica de Ciudadanía y Actualizaciones APIC SPS partnered with OneAmerica and other local organizations to offer a Citizenship Clinic on March 15th! We welcomed all those who needed assistance with citizenship applications. There were attorneys who conducted screening and a final quality review. If you know a legal permanent resident/Green Card holder who would like to take the next step and become a US citizen, please contact us and express your interest for additional assistance clinics. Please note that in order to proceed, we will need to set up clinics in advance. To prepare beforehand, learn more about OneAmerica and the requirements by visiting their website here and read about the steps below. 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 The Naturalization Interview and Test Study for the Test Check for Test Updates Citizenship Multilingual Resources Practice Civics Test Preparing for the Oath 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 Justicia de Inmigración Para que los inmigrantes AAPI en el estado de Washington vivan vidas plenas, seguras y saludables, necesitamos instituciones y políticas seguras y de apoyo que sirvan a todas las personas independientemente de su estado migratorio. ¿Porque es esto importante? Debido a la Ley de Reforma de Bienestar de 1996, muchos inmigrantes no son elegibles para los programas de red de seguridad durante los primeros cinco años de su residencia, y los temores sobre la carga pública han desalentado a más inmigrantes a acceder a los servicios. De los más de 800.000 AAPI que viven en el estado de Washington, alrededor de la mitad son nacidos en el extranjero. Esto incluye alrededor de 60.000 AAPI indocumentadas (hay alrededor de 1,7 millones de AAPI indocumentadas en todo el país) . El 73 % de los estadounidenses de origen asiático en Washington hablan un idioma que no es inglés en casa, y de ellos, más del 44 % hablan inglés menos que “muy bien”. Alrededor de 60 707 estadounidenses de origen asiático en Washington (10 %) viven en la pobreza y alrededor de 7951 NHPI en Washington (17 %) viven en la pobreza, lo que significa la necesidad de asistencia pública. Contrariamente a las narrativas dominantes, existe un alto nivel de diversidad socioeconómica, étnica y lingüística/cultural entre los grupos AAPI. Por ejemplo, el ingreso medio de los hogares indios es de $115 105, mientras que el ingreso medio de los hogares Hmong es de $53 717. Con ese fin, APIC apoya su acceso a ayuda legal gratuita o a precio reducido y aboga por las siguientes recomendaciones de política: Ampliar LEP Pathways: la financiación de LEP promueve la autosuficiencia económica para refugiados e inmigrantes a través de programas de capacitación laboral, clases de ESL y apoyo laboral que proporciona una base sólida para las oportunidades laborales y la naturalización. LEP también brinda acceso a personas mayores que buscan servicios sociales y de salud. La financiación de LEP Pathways se cortó después de la recesión y desde entonces no se ha restablecido a la cantidad original. Aumentar los fondos para los servicios de naturalización: el programa de naturalización del estado de Washington ayuda a los refugiados e inmigrantes a convertirse en ciudadanos, a través de asistencia con la solicitud de ciudadanía, clases de inglés y educación cívica y preparación para entrevistas. Los refugiados e inmigrantes ancianos y discapacitados son los principales destinatarios del programa de naturalización. Asignar fondos al Fondo de Defensa Legal: Según la ley, los inmigrantes no tienen garantizado el acceso a un abogado y, a menudo, se encuentran en la corte de inmigración sin representación legal. Este fondo es necesario para brindarles a los inmigrantes los recursos y las herramientas adecuadas que necesitan para permanecer en su comunidad, independientemente de si pueden pagar un abogado. Ampliar la elegibilidad para los beneficios de desempleo: con una de las crisis económicas más grandes de la historia que se avecina, los trabajadores indocumentados merecen tener acceso al seguro de desempleo. Es necesario expandir los beneficios de desempleo a todos para apoyar y animar a todos los inmigrantes. Proteger a los inmigrantes indocumentados: con la aprobación de Keep Washington Working y Courts Open to All, nuestro gobierno estatal debe continuar priorizando la seguridad de los habitantes indocumentados de Washington y minimizar el poder y las acciones de las agencias federales de control de inmigración. Esto incluye continuar poniendo fin a cualquier colaboración inapropiada entre las agencias gubernamentales y las agencias de control de inmigración, aumentar el poder y la frecuencia de los indultos gubernamentales y poner fin a los centros de detención con fines de lucro.

COALICIÓN DE ISLEÑOS ASIÁTICOS DEL PACÍFICO-SPS Home: Who We Are QUIENES SOMOS La Coalición de Isleños del Pacífico Asiático-Capítulo de South Puget Sound es parte de la Coalición de Isleños del Pacífico Asiático de Washington (APIC-WA). Nos dedicamos a promover la equidad abogando por: Servicios humanos y de salud culturalmente competentes y lingüísticamente accesibles Desarrollo económico para pequeñas empresas. Derechos civiles y humanos Igualdad de acceso a la educación Y muchas otras preocupaciones para los estadounidenses de Asia y el Pacífico, incluidos los inmigrantes, refugiados y ciudadanos del área de South Puget Sound en el estado de Washington. APIC SPS Community Engagement Internship Learn more about a paid Community Engagement Internship! QUE HACEMOS DEFENSA Y PARTICIPACIÓN CÍVICA Estamos aquí, contamos, votamos Aprende más ASISTENCIA A LA CIUDADANÍA Un paso a la vez Aprende más ALCANCE COMUNITARIO Ayudando a la comunidad Aprende más Home: What We Do Look out for our events! Visit our event page Reunimos a estadounidenses asiáticos del Pacífico, incluidos inmigrantes, refugiados y ciudadanos, para usar nuestra fuerza colectiva para empoderar y defender nuestra comunidad.

rastreador de proyectos de ley legislativos ¡La sesión legislativa de 2022 ha terminado! Cualquier proyecto de ley que no se apruebe este año deberá volver a presentarse en la próxima sesión (2023) y tendrá nuevos números de proyecto de ley. Legislative Priorities Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Bill Status: Did not pass Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 HB 1482 Send a Comment The Health Equity for Immigrants Campaign is calling on the Washington State Legislature to codify the Apple Health Expansion in statute through legislation. This will ensure that the roughly 12,000 people who are now accessing health insurance through the expansion will not lose access, and will allocate sufficient funds to allow 35,000 low-income undocumented Washingtonians to use the Medicaid-like program. Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: $3.5 million per year for Naturalization services preserved in the operating budget $1.77 million per year for LEP Pathway services preserved in the operating budget Naturalization services help refugees and immigrants, predominantly those who are disabled and elderly, attain citizenship through assistance in completing the USCIS N-400 naturalization application and fee waiver requests, classes in American history and civics, and interview preparation. By maintaining funding for Naturalization services at $3,545,000 in fiscal year 2025 and 2026, we can continue to serve immigrants and refugees in our state. The Limited English Proficient (LEP) Pathways’ primary goal is to promote economic self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants through job training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, work support, and social services. By maintaining funding for the LEP Pathways program at $1,774,000, we can better support low-income and limited English speaking immigrants. These program funding sources were cut during the 2008 financial crisis, causing immigrant communities to suffer disproportionately during that time of economic downturn. It is critical that we not repeat this mistake, especially during times of deep anxiety and uncertainty for immigrant communities. Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Funding for immigrant legal defense funding increased from $8 million to $9 million per year Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Did not pass Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 SB 5626 Send a Comment HB 1773 Send a Comment Capital Projects Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: $1,000,000 allocated for the Cham Community Center in the capital budget Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: $1,030,000 allocated for the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in the capital budget Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: $3,050,000 allocated for ICHS Ron Chew Center in the capital budget Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: $878,000 allocated for the Little Saigon Vietnamese Cultural & Economic Center in the capital budget $2,000,000 allocated for the Little Saigon Landmark in the capital budget Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Solidarity Agenda Additional Policies We Support Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Delivered to Governor Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 SB 5077 Send a Comment Equidad en salud para inmigrantes SB 5768 Status: Senate Rules "X" file Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 SB 5768 Send a Comment HB 1214 Send a Comment Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Did not pass Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Send a Comment SB 5574 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Did not pass Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 HB 1146 Send a Comment Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Did not pass Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 HB 1319 Send a Comment Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Status: Did not pass Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Send a Comment HB 1674 Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024

rastreador de proyectos de ley legislativos ¡La sesión legislativa de 2022 ha terminado! Cualquier proyecto de ley que no se apruebe este año deberá volver a presentarse en la próxima sesión (2023) y tendrá nuevos números de proyecto de ley. Proyectos de ley/políticas prioritarias de APIC Equidad en salud para inmigrantes Se asignaron $12.131 millones en el presupuesto suplementario para lanzar programas de cobertura médica para todos los habitantes de Washington (independientemente de su estatus migratorio) a partir de 2024 Beneficios de desempleo para inmigrantes indocumentados No pasó: Desafíos: voluntad política, contribuciones del empleador, interacción con las prohibiciones federales, inquietudes con el Departamento de Seguridad del Empleo Éxitos: cambio narrativo, política sólida con participación de las agencias Financiamiento para viviendas asequibles $708,4 millones invertidos en soluciones permanentes para los problemas de vivienda asequible y falta de vivienda en nuestra comunidad (la mayor cantidad hasta ahora) Financiamiento para la Coalición Internacional de Justicia Familiar (IFJC) Pidió $ 150,000. El Senador Hasegawa presentó una condición presupuestaria del lado del Senado, pero la financiación no se incluyó ni en el presupuesto de la Cámara ni en el del Senado. Las razones de esto no están claras y estamos trabajando para obtener respuestas. Financiamiento estatal para el reasentamiento de refugiados $20 millones asignados para el reasentamiento de refugiados afganos y $20 millones asignados para el reasentamiento de refugiados ucranianos. Privacidad carcelaria y justicia trans ESHB 1956 pasó y fue firmado por el gobernador Inslee el 31 de marzo Acceso al idioma La HB 1153 fue aprobada y firmada por el gobernador Inslee el 10 de marzo. Si desea ayudar con el proceso de implementación, comuníquese con Open Doors for Multicultural Families. votando justicia SB 5182 Eliminación de votos consultivos : no se aprobó SB 5636 Registro automático seguro de votantes : no se aprobó, pero se aprobó una condición presupuestaria que asigna $25,000 para un estudio que se llevará a cabo en el ínterin SB 5597 Mejora de la Ley de derechos electorales de WA : no se aprobó, pero se aprobó una condición presupuestaria centrada en la recopilación de datos SB 5583 Poner fin a la manipulación de la prisión : Aprobado Crédito fiscal para familias trabajadoras Se aprobó HB 1888, asignando $10 millones en el presupuesto estatal para alcance comunitario Acceso a la atención del aborto HB 1851 pasó

Defensa y compromiso cívico Register for APIC's Democracy Summit: Sept. 27, 2024 This year's Democracy Summit will be held on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at the Tacoma Dome . Visit our Events page to register and be part of making sure our elected officials see, hear, and understand our culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse AANHPI communities. Visit The Events Page Your Voice Matters! You can submit written or video testimony on bills! Use the Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 to send a message to legislators with one phone call. You can also give testimony from the Legislature here . To sign in with your position on a bill, start here . Select the House or the Senate, the Committee, the date and time, then the bill number you would like to comment on. The most effective testimony is when you speak for yourself and explain your personal interest in the bill. Learn more about the legislative processes with these guides: Strengthening Sanctuary's first steps to understanding legisla tion How to prepare for a visit with yo ur legislator How to track a bill Understanding the legislative process in WA State 2024 Asian American & Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Voter Maps The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) partnered with KAYA Strategik to develop a density map on Asian American eligible voter populations in Washington State. Asians comprise 12% (888,309) of Washington's population and 9% (474,053) of the citizen voting age population in Washington. Counties with the largest Asian AIC eligible voting populations: King County (254,657), Snohomish County (62,449), Pierce County (56,138), Clark County (20,594), Thurston County (14,875). Largest Asian ethnic group of eligible voters in Washington: Filipinos (~114,000), Chinese, except Taiwanese (~98,000), Vietnamese (~63,000), Korean (~60,000), Japanese (~57,000). The Secretary of State provides voter registration forms in 23 languages including العربية , Bengali , မြန်မာ , 中文 , Farsi , Hindi , 日本語 , អក្សរខ្មែរ , 한국어 , ພາສາລາວ, Punjabi , Tagalog , and Tiếng Việt . Asian American Voter Map Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Voter Map Census Updates The U.S. Census Bureau has formally invited the public to share their input and ideas for an improved 2030 Census. The invitation comes in the form of a Federal Register Notice published on August 17, 2022. You can find Frequently Asked Questions about the census here . The new Census website can now be used to produce a quick report with the current census data from 2020. Explore your area. Read more (Full Ver.) 2025 A&NHPI Legislative Day, Feb. 13th 2025. Reproducir video (Highlight Ver.) 2025 A&NHPI Legislative Day, Feb. 13th 2025. Reproducir video 2025 Legislative Day Mirar ahora Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Compartir Info del canal Cerrar Semana Legislativa API Los líderes y amigos de APIC SPS participaron en las actividades virtuales de la semana legislativa de API del 2 al 3 de febrero y abogaron por muchas prioridades legislativas de APIC WA. ¡Gracias por responder a nuestra llamada de participación! Pew Research: When surveying small populations, some approaches are more inclusive than others Survey researchers increasingly recognize that a single survey of the general public can rarely represent the views of small groups of Americans. Such surveys frequently have too few interviews with certain populations – such as smaller religious or racial or ethnic groups – for those voices to be heard. Read more Pew Research: The Asian American Experience In the fall of 2021, Pew Research Center undertook the largest focus group study it had ever conducted to hear Asian Americans talk about their lived experiences in America. Read more Actualizaciones de redistribución de distritos En 2021, nos unimos a una coalición de Redistritación de Justicia para Washington , donde trabajamos colectivamente para garantizar que los límites tribales y las comunidades de color estén representados en nuestras nuevas líneas de distrito. Se han trazado nuevas líneas de distrito. Algunos distritos legislativos pueden tener cambiado y sus representantes/senadores pueden haber cambiado junto con ellos Para verificar quién lo representa en 2022, encuentre su distrito aquí ._cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ RJWA Actualización de abril : La Coalición ha decidido poner fin a su demanda VRA, lea más sobre por qué se tomó esta decisión aquí Para obtener información adicional, consulte Redistritación de Justicia para Washington (RJW) . Stay Updated on Legislation How to access the legislature remotely Find your district and representative s Bill Information Page Once you select a bill, you can email a COMMENT to your legislator , or you can subscribe to email NOTIFICATIONS for updates. How to read a bill Tips for virtual/remote advocacy How a bill becomes law Las actividades legislativas notables de 2021 relacionadas con las AAPI incluyen: View updates on these bills on our Legislative Tracker! Lista de seguimiento de legislación importante de Fortalecimiento de santuarios HB 1365 UNA LEY En relación con la adquisición y el apoyo de computadoras y dispositivos apropiados para los estudiantes y el personal docente de las escuelas públicas HB 1054 Tácticas policiales Johnson/Entenman Establecimiento de requisitos para las tácticas y el equipo utilizado por los agentes del orden. SB 5051 Senador Pedersen Descertificación Sobre la supervisión estatal y la rendición de cuentas de los agentes del orden público y los agentes penitenciarios. SB 5055 Senador Nguyen Negociación colectiva Sobre la negociación colectiva del personal encargado de hacer cumplir la ley. SB 5066 Deber de intervenir Dhingra Sobre el deber de intervención de un agente del orden público. SB 5067 Posibles revelaciones de juicio político Dhingra & compañero bill HB 1088 Con respecto a posibles revelaciones de juicio político. SB 5069 Investigación auditorías de cumplimiento Dhingra & compañero bill HB 1089 Ramos/Goodman Con respecto a las auditorías de cumplimiento de los requisitos relacionados con los agentes del orden público y las fuerzas del orden. Censo 2020 Mire nuestros videos (disponibles en inglés y chino) que detallan la importancia del censo. Los datos que aprendamos nos ayudarán a obtener los beneficios, los fondos y la representación que merecemos. inglés 中文

CONTACTO COALICIÓN DE ISLEÑOS ASIÁTICOS DEL PACÍFICO / CAPÍTULO DEL SUR DE PUGET SOUND apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com +1 (323) 609-5757 ¡Gracias por enviar! Enviar Nuestras reuniones generales son una vez al mes; el tercer lunes de cada mes, de 6:15 a 8:00 p. m. Si llega a ser un día festivo, nos reuniremos el lunes siguiente. Debido a las restricciones de COVID-19, nos reunimos en línea. Para el enlace de zoom, escriba a apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com .

Alcance comunitario Application s are now closed! Payments for $3,075 went out in the mail in February to all approved applicants. If your application was approved but you haven’t gotten your money yet, or you’re having a problem with the check or card, don’t worry! We’re still here to help. It may take a few weeks, but we will work to fix the problem and get you your money. Call our helpline at (844) 620-1999 and lea ve a message . This is what the helpline can help you with: If you haven’t received your payment, we may be able to send it again If you have moved, we may be able to send your payment to a new address If you want to know whether your application has been approved, you can find out When you call, you will be connected to an automated system, NOT a live person. You can leave a message, and someone will call you back within 10 days. How to Access the Money Get Help with Your Questions Other Place fo Support FAQ Use the links below for more information: How to access the money If your application is approved, the money will be sent as either a check or prepaid card, depending on which one you picked when you applied. It will be sent to the mailing address you provided when you applied. There are a few important things to know about how to use these: Prepaid bank card The prep aid bank card can be used anywhere that accepts debit cards. It cannot be used to withdraw cash from an ATM. You must activate your card within 90 days If your card is lost or stolen, report it right away to 844-620-1999 to get a replacement card with no fee. You can only do this before June 30, 2023. If you don’t spend all the money on the card in 12 months, there is an inactivity fee of $3.95 per month. The card will have the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Reli ef Fund logo in the top lef t corner Check You must cash your check within 90 days of the date written on the check. The check will have the Was hington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund logo in the top left corner If you have a bank account in your name, you can cash the check at your bank free of charge You can also cash your check at a check-cashing facility like Moneytree, but they will charge a fee If you don’t have a bank account, you can cash your check at a Chase Bank. They will charge a $10 fee, and they require you to present ID. You must show one Primary ID and one Secondary ID from the list below : Primary ID Driver’s license with photo State ID with photo Canadian driver’s license or ID card with photo Chase ATM/debit card with PIN Matricula consular card (Mexico) Mexican voter’s registration card with photo Passport with photo Human Services ID with photo Secondary ID Additional primary ID Other US federal or state-issued ID with photo Employer ID with photo Student ID with photo Employer pay stub, paycheck, or letter with your name and address Foreign National ID Bank statement (from the last 60 days) Utility bill with name and address (from the last 60 days) Bank-issued ATM / debit / credit card with signature How to Access the Money Get help with your questions Call the WIRF helpline at (844) 620-1999 and leave a message. When you call, you will be connected to an automated system, NOT a live person. You can leave a message, and someone will call you back within 10 days. This is how the helpline works: Before you call, please make sure you know your unique application number. The application number is between 5-7 numbers long, and was provided to you when you submitted your application. It’s also included in all of the text and email updates about your application. If you call from a phone number that is different from the phone number on your application, you will be asked to provide the phone number used on your application. Select the language you want. If you want to know about whether your application has been approved, press 1 to enter your application ID and the phone number from your application, and then you will get an update on your application status. If your application was approved but you haven’t received your payment, or are having a problem with it, press 2 . Follow the instructions on the phone, and leave a message. You will receive a call back within 10 days. If you are having any problems with your prepaid card (like if it was stolen or arrived with less than $3,075 on it), call Blackhawk at (833) 209-9228, and they may be able to send your card again. There are several other funds that are different from this one. Please do not call the helpline with questions about these other funds. They are run by other organizations, and we do not have information about them. If you have questions about the Working Families Tax Credit, please go to workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov . It’s not too late to apply for this tax credit! If you have questions about the Family Relief Fund for low-income families in Washington, please go to www.wafamilyrelief.org . This fund closes on March 31st. If you have questions about the King County Immigrant Relief Fund for immigrants in King County, please go to www.kingcountyrelief.org . This fund is not taking any new applications. Get Help with Your Questions Other places to get support If you want to stay updated on future immigrant support funds, immigrant enforcement in your area, and immigrant advocacy, follow Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network on Facebook (facebook.com/WAISNorg ) or text the word WAISN to 509-300-4959. 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 to get language assistance. 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. Starting in April 2023, people who filed taxes can apply for Washington’s new Working Families Tax Credit . Eligible people could get as much as $1200 back from their taxes. Other Place fo Support WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund If you have additional questions, you can reach out to our translators below: CHINESE | 中文 12:30-2:30 pm Call (323)609-5757 VIETNAMESE | TIẾNG VIỆT 5-6 pm Call (360)499-3616 CHUUKESE 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm Call (360)972-1888 Spanish | Español 4-6 pm Call (360)941-7905 TAGALOG 1:30-3:30 pm Call (360)721-7262 FAQ Will money from this fund prevent me from getting a visa or green card in the future because of the public charge rule? No. Assistance from this fund is considered disaster relief assistance and should not be considered under the public charge rule. Receiving assistance from the fund should not impact your ability to obtain a green card or citizenship in the future. Will I have to pay this money back? Will it affect my taxes? No, the money is FREE. It is not a loan. All payments are classified as disaster relief under the IRS and should not be included as taxable income. When will I get the money? If your application is approved, you will receive at least $1,000 through a check or prepaid card between December 2022 and January 2023. Who is eligible for the WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund? According to the WA State Refugee Coordinator at the Department of Social and Health Services, the WA COVID-19 Immigrant relief fund is a program that is intended to serve immigrants in Washington State who did not receive the federal stimulus fund and/or are not eligible to apply to the unemployment program because of their immigration status. Refugees, people granted asylum, COFA Migrants, DACA recipients, and other people who have legal authorization to work in the United States are not eligible for the WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. Having the ability to work legally in the United States means that their immigration status would not prohibit them from applying for unemployment. Afghans and Ukrainians that have been granted access to refugee assistance and public benefits programs are not eligible for the WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. Is my information protected? The application is run by a private company called LiveStories, not the government. They will never voluntarily share your personal information with the government, ICE, police, your landlord, your employer, or anyone else. All information is stored securely in an encrypted format so it can’t be accessed by anyone. What is the history behind the WA COVID-19 Relief Fund? Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund - previous rounds There have been several rounds of the fund from 2020 until now. “WIRF 1” (late 2020): This was the first round of funding ($40 million). In this round, over 94,000 people applied, and 40,000 of the highest need applicants were approved for funding of $1,000 each. “WIRF 2” (early 2021): An extra $22.6 million that was added to provide funding of $1,000 each to people who had already applied to WIRF 1 and met eligibility criteria, but had not received funding. “WIRF 3” (mid-2021): This was another round of funding ($65 million). In this round, a new application opened in April-May 2021. Recipients got $1,000 each, and the money was sent in summer of 2021. The application period had to close earlier than expected, because of the large volume of applications. “WIRF 340” (current fund): This round of funding is for $340 million. This time, there should be enough money for most or all eligible applicants to receive money. All approved applicants will get at least $1,000, and the final amount will depend on how many people apply. How is the fund run? The fund is managed by immigrant-led community organizations across Washington State—the same people who advocated for the fund to be created. All of the organizations involved in the fund have worked for years with immigrant communities, including underserved farmworkers, low-wage workers, and immigrants who are Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2+, living with disabilities, and many others. Many of them are immigrant-led and they are all committed to the well-being and privacy of immigrant communities. You can see the list of community organizations at immigrantreliefwa.org/gethelp. These organizations are partnering with the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and an application company called LiveStories to create this fund. While the Washington State government is providing the money and oversight, they do not handle any personal information. What is LiveStories? LiveStories is an organization that built the application platform called Forward. They review the applications, and work with payment providers to send out money. They hold all personal information in a secure, encrypted format, and will never voluntarily share personal information with the government.