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Noticias 10/25 Navigating Change, Building Our Future When : October 25th at 10:00am-2:00pm Where : Lacey, WA (in-person and virtual options) Join us for an energizing day of growth, connection, and inspiration! We will hear from BIPoC leaders in a variety of sectors share their stories and best practices. Participants will have time to build practical leadership skills, network with mentors, peers and allies, work on community projects, and explore advocacy and civic engagement opportunities. admission is free for this event, and light lunch will be provided. Register by October 20th here . Register here We're hiring a community engagement intern! 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 : Nov. 1, 2025, or until filled. Paid intern receives a total stipend of $10,000 between November 2025 and September, 2026, or approximately $1,000 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. Complete the form below to apply. Apply here Health News Updates 1. Devastating impacts to Medicaid. Kaiser Family Foundation estimates Washington will lose at least $3 billion per year in federal Medicaid dollars each year for the next 10 years. 250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid coverage & to be priced out of the state’s health care exchange. The bill has several provisions directly targeting refugees and other humanitarian entrants, with most groups cut off from Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Affordable Care Act access starting next year. Read more here. The graphic on the right showcases these statistics and how they will impact children in WA State. 2. All Washingtonians on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see benefits reduced. 1 million Washingtonians who receive assistance from SNAP will see their benefits reduced under the bill and more than 130,000 Washingtonians could lose benefits. 3. Clean energy investments at risk. The bill passed out of Congress puts at least $8.7 billion in Washington’s clean energy investments at risk. The U.S. Climate Alliance estimates the bill’s removal of wind and solar energy tax credits will raise Washington households’ electricity costs by $115 per year by 2029. The WA State Department of Health has a new website for accessing key information about the DOH's interactions with the federal government. Visit the WA DOH Hub 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 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 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

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. We're Hiring a Community Engagement Intern! 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.

EVENTOS 10/25 Navigating Change, Building Our Future When : October 25th at 10:00am-2:00pm Where : Lacey, WA (in-person and virtual options) Join us for an energizing day of growth, connection, and inspiration! We will hear from BIPoC leaders in a variety of sectors share their stories and best practices. Participants will have time to build practical leadership skills, network with mentors, peers and allies, work on community projects, and explore advocacy and civic engagement opportunities. admission is free for this event, and light lunch will be provided. Register by October 20th here . Register here 9/25 Federal policy debrief The APIC WA Coalition hosted a Federal Policy Debrief on Thursday, September 25th. At this debrief session, they had many experts speak on the 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 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 Our highlight video from the event will be shared shortly, so stay tuned! 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 for our 2026 DEI Summit! 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 was 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. Watch some highlights from the event here or check out our YouTube channel! 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 Search videos 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 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

Alcance comunitario 2024 AA NHPI Heritage Month Thank you to all who came out to our May 11, 2024 AANHPI Heritage Month celebration event. We would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation again to our partner City of Olympia Parks staff Olivia and Rachael, our co-sponsors South Puget Sound Community College, APCC, Lacey Parks and Recreation, and all the performers, resource and information table hosts, and food and arts and craft vendors who participated in the event. Your participation added so much to our celebration! We are very grateful to the city and county elected officials, my co-Master of Ceremonies, our wonderful team of interns and support staff, and all the planning committee members and volunteers who helped make this event possible!! We know this event's success could not have happened without you--so THANK YOU!! Race Dialogue: Change the Dynamics—What's Power Got to do With it Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual race dialogue "Change the dynamics--what's Power got to do with it " on March 16, 2024. We examined and discussed race relations and racism and how we can work together to achieve justice in our community. View some snapshots of the event! race dialogue flyer race dialogue flyer 1/8 Talleres Culturales APIC-SPS realiza un taller cultural el segundo sábado de cada mes. ¡Ve a nuestra pestaña de eventos para obtener información sobre el próximo!

Alcance comunitario BUOD Kung ikaw ay isang imigranteng nakatira sa Estado ng Washington, hindi bababa sa 18 taong gulang, hindi maaaring kumuha ng pederal na mga pondong insentibo o insurance sa kawalan ng trabaho dahil sa iyong katayuan sa imigrasyon, at nakararanas ka ng kahirapan dahil sa pandemya sa COVID-19, maaari kang mag-apply para sa Tulong Pinansyal sa COVID-19 para sa Imigrante sa Washington. Kung maaprubahan ang iyong aplikasyon, maaari kang tumanggap ng kabayaran na hindi bababa sa $1,000. Hindi ito utang, at hindi mo ito kailangang bayaran. Ang iyong impormasyon ay ligtas at protektado: ito ay hindi kailanman boluntaryong ibabahagi sa pamahalaan o ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Ang pondong ito ay hindi dapat iangkop na bahagi ng panuntunan sa pampublikong pananagutan (public charge rule). Makakukuha ka ng tulong sa iyong aplikasyon sa iba’t ibang wika. Ang aplikasyong ito ay bukas mula Setyembre 19, 2022 hanggang Nobyembre 14, 2022. Laging libre ang mag-apply. Upang mag-apply, bumisita sa www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Kung gusto mong makakuha ng libreng tulong sa iyong aplikasyon, maaari kang makipag-ugnayan sa isa sa mga organisasyon sa komunidad na nakalista sa website, o tumawag sa 360-721-7262. I-click upang mag-apply

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

Nuestra misión APIC-South Puget Sound se compromete a ofrecer recursos accesibles a la comunidad de asiáticos e isleños del Pacífico. A continuación encontrará recursos sobre inmigración, seguridad alimentaria, registro de votantes y más. Estamos trabajando para proporcionar más fuentes accesibles en idiomas y actualizaremos esta página a medida que nuestro trabajo continúe. Recursos generales Mirando hacia atrás y avanzando: Recursos educativos contra el racismo y memorias comunitarias sobre compromiso cívico Liga Nacional de Mujeres Votantes del condado de Thurston: Defensores de una atención médica justa, el cambio climático, las reformas financieras electorales y de campaña, el uso de la tierra y la educación. Fortalecimiento de Sanctuary Alliance: Coalición Olympia que brinda derechos de inmigrantes, derechos de trabajadores agrícolas y recursos COVID-19. Consulte aquí las actualizaciones recientes sobre la política de inmigración. Grupos de afinidad étnica y religiosa CIELO (Latinx sin fines de lucro) Primera Asociación de Mujeres Chuukese WA Centro Islámico de Olimpia Liga de ciudadanos estadounidenses de origen japonés Olympia Asociación de Mujeres de Marshallese Asociación China del Área de Olympia Informe de Asuntos Estadounidenses del Pacífico Asiático de 2020 Nota: Esta información es de 2019 e incluye recursos locales de APA, empresas, estadísticas y planes para el futuro.

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 概要 凡在華盛頓州居住的移民，只需年滿18歲/或以上，因移民身份所限無法獲得聯邦紓困補助金或失業保險金，同時因新冠病毒疫情遇到困難，都可以申請華盛頓州COVID-19移民急難補助金。如果申請通過，您可獲得至少1,000美元的補助金。該補助金並非貸款，不用償還。您的訊息很安全，並且會受到保護：我們絕不會主動與政府或移民及海關執法局(ICE)分享此類訊息。原則上公共負擔(Public charge) 規則不適用於本基金。申請表有多種語言，我們可依照您使用的語言協助您填寫申請表。申請開放時間為2022年9月19日至2022年11月14日。一律免費申請。 如果想申請，請點擊這個網址: www.immigrantreliefwa.org 。如果需要免費的填寫申請表協助，您可聯繫網站上列出的社區組織，或致電 509-593-8393. 如果想申請，請點擊這個網址

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 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