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Alivio de 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. Obtener nuestras vacunas de refuerzo para una mejor salud 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 Terapéutica Oral ¡Desliza para ver más idiomas! 1/5 Recursos y recomendaciones de Covid basados en el idioma A medida que cambia la guía de COVID-19, el DOH está trabajando activamente para traducir el contenido actualizado a 40 idiomas (incluidos muchos AANHPI). Para acceder a las versiones traducidas: Visite https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/resources-and-recommendations Ubique el rectángulo marrón en la esquina superior derecha de su pantalla que muestra el idioma actual de la página y tiene una flecha que indica un menú desplegable. Seleccione la flecha y su idioma preferido en el menú desplegable. La guía traducida de COVID-19 disponible en el idioma seleccionado se llenará en la página. El DOH publicó versiones traducidas de los siguientes documentos esta semana, que están disponibles en el sitio web del DOH: Árbol de decisión de síntomas para entornos no relacionados con la atención médica y el público (PDF) Qué hacer si estuvo potencialmente expuesto a alguien con COVID-19 (PDF) Qué hacer si da positivo por COVID-19 (PDF) Recursos de vacunas pediátricas COVID basadas en el idioma para padres y tutores Los recursos están disponibles en los siguientes idiomas: English , Spanish , Amharic , Arabic , Chinese ,_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Hmong , Japanese , Korean , Lao ,S omali , Vietnamese ,_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Hindi , Nepali , Punjabi, Tamil , Telugu , urdu , tailandés Esta es una lista de información generada por la comunidad sobre las vacunas pediátricas contra el COVID y alguna información general sobre las vacunas contra el COVID. Tenga en cuenta que los enlaces son compartidos por miembros de la comunidad y no se examina la precisión de la traducción, tenga cuidado al seleccionar qué recursos dar a las familias. Ver recursos aquí Impacto y consideraciones de COVID-19 para los asiáticos Informe sobre la experiencia de los asiáticos estadounidenses con el COVID-19 por el Centro para el Estudio de la Salud de los Asiáticos Estadounidenses de la NYU (CSAAH) Recursos de educación, comunicación y divulgación Recursos de COVID-19 de la Comisión de Asuntos Americanos del Pacífico Asiático del Estado de Washington COVID-19 Resources in Vietnamese by PIVOT : Viet Fact Check and VietCOVID.org . Recursos SEARAC COVID-19 en vietnamita compilado por el Centro de Acción de Recursos del Sudeste Asiático (SEARAC). Kit de herramientas de comunicación de la vacuna Hmong COVID-19: Cov Qauv Lus Siv Tau Rau Tej Pej Xeem Zej Zog thiab Koom Haum Kev Ntseeg Centro de recursos COVID-19 de la diáspora del sudeste asiático Coalición de Isleños del Pacífico Asiático Abogando Juntos Recursos PSA de la vacuna COVID-19 Nepal Seattle Society . anuncio de servicio público en video de Nepal Seattle Society anima a vacunarse Para comunidades de refugiados e inmigrantes Guía de discusión para generar confianza en las vacunas contra el COVID-19 para inmigrantes y refugiados (PDF) Biblioteca de recursos traducidos del Centro Nacional de Recursos para Refugiados, Inmigrantes y Comunidades Migrantes Seminario web sobre la vacuna COVID-19 101: Orientación para quienes trabajan con comunidades de refugiados, inmigrantes y migrantes Revista Kanon Vea las preguntas y respuestas rusas que abordan temas de vacunas relacionados con COVID-19 y dudas en las páginas 50-51 con el líder de la comunidad religiosa de confianza y candidato a doctorado en Biología Molecular y Celular en la Universidad de Washington, Andrey Shuvarikov. Título Avval artículo de un miembro respetado de la comunidad, la Dra. Tara Jones | Farsi | Inglés Página de recomendaciones y recursos (filtrada por más de 36 idiomas) Washington Solidarity Immigrant Network COVID-19 Vaccine Know Your Rights (PPTX) (Publicaciones en redes sociales) Washington Solidarity Immigrant Network COVID-19 Vaccine Know Your Rights One-Pager (PDF) | Español Somali Health Board – COVID-19 Hub | Somali | English

EVENTOS Register Policies Contact Us May 23, 2026 at South Puget Sound Community College 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, 2026 Vendor, Resource, and Program Applications are open! 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! Arts and Crafts Applications 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. Resource and Info Table Application 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! Workshop Application Food Vendor Want to share your delicious cultural or ethnic foods with our attendees? Sign up here! Food Vendor Applications 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! Program or Performer Application 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! Volunteer Registration 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 Enviar ¡Gracias por enviar!

EVENTOS 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 Islander 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. This event will be held on May 23, 2026 at South Puget Sound Community College. If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteering for our Heritage Month in the future, please c ontact us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities 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! Link to be shared! Getting to the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration The event will be at South Puget Sound Community College. 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.

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 Frequently asked questions 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.(http://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.

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. 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 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. Learn More About the Immigrant Safety Plan 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. English WNA volunteer flyer 3-15-2-25 (1) Spanish English 1/7 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.

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 Evergreen State College Lunar New Year Event Join the Evergreen State College as they celebrate the Lunar New Year with arts and crafts! This event is hosted by Evergreen's Chinese Class. Date: February 19 from 3 pm - 5 pm Location: Evergreen State College Sem 2 A1105 For more information, call 360-867-6239. April 18, 2026 Thurston County Homebuying Expo The Thurston County Homebuying Expo in November 2025 was a great success! We will hold another Homebuying Expo on April 18. Come learn about resources to make your dream of becoming a homeowner come true. There will be workshops and resource tables. APIC SPS is a co-sponsor of this event and encourages you to spread the word, and join us! The Expo is free and open to the public , no registration needed! 10/25/25 Navigating Change, Building Our Future We had an energizing day of growth, connection, and inspiration! We heard from BIPoC leaders in a variety of sectors who shared their stories and best practices. Participants had time to build practical leadership skills, network with mentors, peers and allies, work on community projects, and explore advocacy and civic engagement opportunities.

Alcance comunitario 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

rastreador de proyectos de ley legislativos Los legisladores de Washington aprobaron su presupuesto operativo 2021-2023 el 26 de abril de 2021 asignando $10.6 mil millones en fondos de estímulo federal COVID-19 y $59 mil millones en ingresos estatales Operación Apropiación y Otros Temas SB 5092 Asignaciones Fiscales Hacer asignaciones operativas para el bienio fiscal 2021-2023. Estado : Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5237 Proyecto de ley de inicio justo Ampliar los programas accesibles y asequibles de cuidado infantil y desarrollo de la primera infancia. Estado : Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5115 Ley de Normas Laborales de Emergencia Sanitaria Establecimiento de normas laborales de emergencia sanitaria. Estado : Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5141 Ambiente Saludable Para Todos (HEAL) Implementar las recomendaciones del grupo de trabajo de justicia ambiental. Estado : Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1129 Licencias para graduados médicos internacionales Con respecto a la concesión de licencias a los graduados médicos internacionales Estado: Entregado al Gobernador para ser promulgado el 20 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1372 Estatua de Billy Frank Jr. Reemplazo de la estatua de Marcus Whitman en la colección del salón nacional de estatuas con una estatua de Billy Frank Jr. Estado: El gobernador promulgó la ley el 14 de abril. Fecha de vigencia 25 de julio de 2021. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante Policía, juzgados y prisiones HB 1090 Prohibición de prisiones con fines de lucro Recursos En cuanto a los centros de detención privados con fines de lucro. Estado: Promulgada como ley por el Gobernador el 14 de abril. Efectivo inmediatamente (14/4/2021). Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1072 Asistencia legal civil para todos Recursos Eliminar solo una de las restricciones sobre el uso de los fondos de asistencia jurídica civil. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y Senado. Fue entregado en el escritorio del Gobernador el 13 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1078 Restablecimiento de la elegibilidad de votantes para personas condenadas por un delito grave Recursos Restaurar la elegibilidad de votantes para todas las personas condenadas por un delito grave que no estén en confinamiento total. Estado: Promulgada como ley por el Gobernador el 7 de abril. Fecha de vigencia 1 de enero de 2022 Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1310 Desescalada/Uso de la fuerza Recursos Sobre los usos permisibles de la fuerza por parte de los funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley y los correccionales. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5051 Supervisión y rendición de cuentas de la policía Recursos Sobre la supervisión estatal y la rendición de cuentas de los agentes del orden público y los agentes penitenciarios. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5055 Negociación colectiva de las fuerzas del orden Recursos Sobre la negociación colectiva del personal encargado de hacer cumplir la ley. Estado: Promulgada como ley el 7 de abril. Fecha de vigencia 25 de julio de 2021. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5066 Deber del oficial de policía de intervenir Recursos Sobre el deber de intervención de un agente del orden público. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 1267 Investigaciones Criminales Independientes Recursos En cuanto a la investigación de posibles conductas delictivas derivadas del uso policial de la fuerza... Estado: Entregado al Gobernador para convertirse en ley el 22 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1054 Tácticas policiales Recursos Establecimiento de requisitos para las tácticas y el equipo utilizado por los agentes del orden. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5263 Responsabilidad policial: derechos de las víctimas de muerte por negligencia Recursos Con respecto a las defensas en acciones por lesiones y muerte por negligencia donde la persona lesionada/muerta estaba cometiendo un delito grave. Estado: Entregado al Gobernador para ser promulgado como ley el 20 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante SB 5226 Eliminar la práctica de suspender licencias por estar en situación de pobreza Recursos Sobre la suspensión de licencias por infracciones de tránsito. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1089 Auditorías de cumplimiento de los requisitos para los organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley Recursos Con respecto a las auditorías de cumplimiento de los requisitos relacionados con los agentes del orden público y las fuerzas del orden. Estado : Entregado al Gobernador que se promulgará como ley el 20 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1088 Auditorías de cumplimiento de los requisitos para los organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley Recursos Con respecto a posibles revelaciones de juicio político. Estado : Entregado al Gobernador para que se promulgue como ley el 20 de abril. Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante Campesino y Justicia Laboral SB 5172 Derechos de pago de horas extras para trabajadores agrícolas Sobre la retroactividad de las reclamaciones de horas extraordinarias en casos excepcionales Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Se entregó a the Governor's desk para convertirse en ley el 26 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1297 Reembolso de recuperación de impuestos para familias trabajadoras Sobre la exención del impuesto a las familias trabajadoras. Estado : Aprobado en la Cámara y el Senado. Fue entregado en el escritorio del gobernador el 22 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1097 Proyecto de ley de seguridad del trabajador Aumentar la protección de los trabajadores. Estado: Aprobado en la Cámara y Senado. Fue entregado en el escritorio del Gobernador el 20 de abril. Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante HB 1076 Ley de protección al trabajador Permitir que los denunciantes presenten acciones en nombre del estado por violaciones de las protecciones en el lugar de trabajo. Estado: Murió en el Comité Senatorial de Medios y Arbitrios Recursos Envíe un correo electrónico a su representante

Nuestros objetivos de política Este año APIC cree que las siguientes agendas de políticas serán integrales para mejorar la vida de las comunidades API en el estado de Washington: Mantener los fondos para LEP Pathways El objetivo principal de los Caminos con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) es promover la autosuficiencia económica para refugiados e inmigrantes a través de capacitación laboral, clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL), apoyo laboral y servicios sociales. Al mantener los fondos para el programa LEP Pathways, podemos apoyar mejor a los inmigrantes de bajos ingresos y de habla limitada de inglés. Mantener la financiación de los servicios de naturalización Los servicios de naturalización ayudan a los refugiados e inmigrantes, predominantemente aquellos discapacitados y ancianos, a obtener la ciudadanía a través de la asistencia para completar la solicitud de naturalización USCIS N-400 y las solicitudes de exención de tarifas, clases de historia estadounidense y educación cívica, y preparación para entrevistas. Al mantener los fondos para los servicios de Naturalización, podemos servir mejor a los inmigrantes y refugiados en nuestro estado. Asegurar y mantener la cobertura médica y dental de COFA El programa médico COFA del estado de Washington brinda atención médica y dental esencial a los ciudadanos de COFA que han sido excluidos del acceso a los beneficios de salud federales. Si bien el Congreso aprobó recientemente una legislación para restaurar la elegibilidad de Medicaid para los inmigrantes COFA, el estado de Washington debe garantizar que se brinde cobertura hasta que se complete la implementación cultural y lingüística. Brindando alivio a los trabajadores indocumentados de Washington Los residentes indocumentados de Washington que han sido excluidos de los beneficios de desempleo existentes y los paquetes de estímulo federal se han visto especialmente afectados durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Ya sea a través de un programa de emergencia temporal que amplíe la elegibilidad por desempleo o una financiación más expansiva a través del fondo de Ayuda para Inmigrantes de Washington, todos los trabajadores merecen ayuda independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Promulgación de un Reembolso de Recuperación , una versión actualizada del Crédito Tributario para Familias Trabajadoras Un Reembolso de Recuperación devolvería efectivo a los bolsillos de las personas con bajos ingresos, incluidos los trabajadores inmigrantes que han sido injustamente excluidos de otros beneficios fiscales federales. Un estímulo en efectivo dirigido a los hogares con bajos ingresos también garantizaría que los beneficios se dirijan a los hogares más perjudicados por el código fiscal regresivo de Washington. Además de nuestras prioridades legislativas, APIC siempre ha destacado la necesidad de inversión en nuestra comunidad a través de proyectos de capital. Este año, estamos solicitando apoyo en los siguientes proyectos de capital: Centro Cultural de Asia Pacífico Centro Cultural de las Comunidades Unidas de Laos AIPACE Actualizaremos este sitio más adelante con enlaces para donar. Prioridades de políticas de APIC Conozca la postura de APIC sobre la reforma migratoria, la defensa LGBTQ+, la reforma educativa y las medidas de COVID-19.

Alcance comunitario Bản tóm tắt Nếu bạn là người nhập cư sống ở Tiểu bang Washington, bạn không hội đủ điều kiện nhận quỹ kích thích liên bang hoặc bảo hiểm thất nghiệp do tình trạng nhập cư của bạn, và bạn đang gặp khó khăn vì đại dịch COVID-19, bạn có thể đăng ký xin Quỹ Cứu trợ Di dân COVID-19 của Washington. Nếu đơn đăng ký của bạn được phê duyệt, bạn có thể nhận được ít nhất là $1.000. Đây không phải là khoản vay, và bạn sẽ không phải trả lại bất cứ thứ gì. Thông tin của bạn được an toàn và được bảo vệ: thông tin sẽ không bao giờ được chia sẻ tự nguyện với chính phủ hoặc ICE. Quy tắc gánh nặng xã hội không áp dụng cho quỹ này. Bạn có thể đăng ký hoặc nhận trợ giúp về đơn đăng ký bằng nhiều ngôn ngữ. Thời gian đăng ký từ ngày 19 tháng 9 năm 2022 đến ngày 14 tháng 11 năm 2022. Bạn luôn được đăng ký miễn phí. Để đăng ký, hãy truy cập www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Nếu bạn muốn nhận trợ giúp miễn phí về đơn đăng ký, bạn có thể liên hệ với một trong các tổ chức cộng đồng được liệt kê trên trang web, hoặc gọi 360-499-3616. Để đăng ký, hãy truy cập

Alcance comunitario 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