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Uutiset 11/8 Thurston County Homebuying Expo The Thurston County Homebuying Expo will be held on November 8th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Lacey Community Center. 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 Pathways to Homeownership Workshop will be presented at 10:30am and 1:30pm on 11/8. The Expo is free and open to the public , no registration needed! 10/25 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. Government Financial Resources The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has compiled financial and community resources for federal workers impacted by a federal government shutdown. The Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has also compiled resources for Thurston and Pierce Counties. View all links below. View DFI Financial Resources View Thurston County Resources View Pierce County Resources Health News Updates 1. Devastating impacts to Medicaid. Kaiser Family Foundation estimates Washington will lose at least $3 billion per year in federal Medicaid dollars each year for the next 10 years. 250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid coverage & to be priced out of the state’s health care exchange. The bill has several provisions directly targeting refugees and other humanitarian entrants, with most groups cut off from Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Affordable Care Act access starting next year. Read more here. The graphic on the right showcases these statistics and how they will impact children in WA State. 2. All Washingtonians on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see benefits reduced. 1 million Washingtonians who receive assistance from SNAP will see their benefits reduced under the bill and more than 130,000 Washingtonians could lose benefits. 3. Clean energy investments at risk. The bill passed out of Congress puts at least $8.7 billion in Washington’s clean energy investments at risk. The U.S. Climate Alliance estimates the bill’s removal of wind and solar energy tax credits will raise Washington households’ electricity costs by $115 per year by 2029. The WA State Department of Health has a new website for accessing key information about the DOH's interactions with the federal government. Visit the WA DOH Hub 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! Aiemmat uutiskirjeet October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 toukokuu 2022 Huhtikuu 2022 Maaliskuu 2022 Helmikuu 2022 tammikuuta 2022 Marraskuu 2021 Lokakuu 2021 Syyskuu 2021 Elokuu 2021 Heinäkuu 2021 Toukokuu 2021 Huhtikuu 2021 Tammi-maaliskuu 2021 Joulukuu 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

Tehtävämme APIC-South Puget Sound on sitoutunut tarjoamaan saatavilla olevia resursseja Aasian ja Tyynenmeren saariyhteisölle. Alta löydät resursseja maahanmuutosta, elintarviketurvasta, äänestäjien rekisteröinnistä ja muusta. Pyrimme tarjoamaan lisää kielellisesti saatavilla olevia lähteitä ja päivitämme tätä sivua työmme jatkuessa. Government Financial Resources The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has compiled financial and community resources for federal workers impacted by a federal government shutdown. The Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has also compiled resources for Thurston and Pierce Counties. View all links below. View DFI Financial Resources View Thurston County Resources View Pierce County Resources Office of Financial Management Population Report: Washington State's Immigrant Population 2010-2021 by Wei Yen, Ph.D. Immigrant population has increased by 29% in Washington during 2010-21, with a larger increase in the immigrant group of naturalized citizens (37%). In 2021, the total immigrant population was 1,149,000. Shares of females in each immigrant population group remained about the same across the years, although the shares varied among the groups, between 40% and 60%. While the share of adults 18-64 declined in the U.S.-born citizen group to 58%, it remained the same in the immigrant groups (around 75% for naturalized citizen group and legal immigrant group, and 90% for the undocumented immigrant group). The share of individuals with Hispanic origin had a gradual but steady increase in the U.S.-born citizen group (8% to 12%). However, the undocumented immigrant group share declined from 54% to 39%. The shares of non-Hispanic white population declined in the U.S.-born citizen group (80% to 72%)3 and the legal immigrant group (32% to 23%). The shares of non-Hispanic Asians or Pacific Islanders increased in the legal Office of Financial Management 2 immigrant group (27% to 36%) and the undocumented immigrant group (27% to 43%). In the adult population age 18-64, all groups except the legal immigrant group had increased shares with a 4-year college degree or higher. The undocumented immigrant group had the largest change (22% to 47%). For all groups, shares of adults 18-64 who were employed increased to the highest point in 2019 (above 70%) and then declined in 2021. Shares of adults 18-64 in low-income families (less than 200% of the federal poverty level) declined in all groups, particularly in the undocumented immigrant group in which the share dropped by half (56% to 28%). Read the OFM Report Here Read the WA Immigrant Population Report Here Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network Resource Finder: Kattava luettelo maahanmuutto-, perhehuolto-, COVID-19- ja lakipalveluista helposti löydettävässä hakupalkissa ACLU Washington: Poliisilait , maahanmuuttooikeudet, koulutusresurssit ja paljon muuta APIC-Spokane: Toinen APIC:n paikallinen haara, joka tarjoaa lisäresursseja Aasialaiset neuvonta- ja suosituspalvelut: Seattlessa sijaitseva maahanmuutto-, laki-, työllisyys- ja lastenhoitopalveluiden keskus, jossa on helppokäyttöiset kieliympäristöt Aasian ja Tyynenmeren saaristolaiset amerikkalaiset kansalaisten voimaannuttamisen puolesta (APACE): Äänestäjien koulutus- ja vaikutusmahdollisuuksien lisäämistapahtumat Washington Coalition for Police Accountability: Police Accountability Advocacy Washington Community Alliance: Tavoitteena on kaventaa värikkäiden ihmisten edustuskuilua kaikilla tasoilla1cf58d_ Washingtonin osavaltion Aasian ja Tyynenmeren Amerikan asioiden komissio: Kielelliset resurssit COVID-19-apua, datan erittelyä, LGTBTQ+-resursseja ja viharikosten ilmoitusjärjestelmiä varten

COVID-19-apu 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. Hanki tehostekutsumme parempaan terveyteen 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 Suun terapia Pyyhkäise läpi nähdäksesi lisää kieliä! 1/5 Kielipohjaiset Covid-resurssit ja -suositukset COVID-19-ohjeiden muuttuessa DOH työskentelee aktiivisesti kääntääkseen päivitetyn sisällön 40 kielelle (mukaan lukien monet AANHPI-kielet). Käännettyjen versioiden käyttö: Visit https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/resources-and-recommendations_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf Etsi näytön oikeasta yläkulmasta ruskea suorakulmio, jossa näkyy sivun nykyinen kieli ja jossa on nuoli, joka osoittaa avattavan valikon. Valitse nuoli ja haluamasi kieli avattavasta valikosta. Valitulla kielellä saatavilla olevat käännetyt COVID-19-ohjeet täyttävät sivun. DOH julkaisi tällä viikolla käännetyt versiot seuraavista asiakirjoista, jotka ovat saatavilla DOH:n verkkosivustolla: Oirepäätöspuu muille kuin terveydenhuollon asetuksille ja yleisölle (PDF) Mitä tehdä, jos olet mahdollisesti altistunut jollekulle, jolla on COVID-19 (PDF) Mitä tehdä, jos saat positiivisen COVID-19-testin (PDF) Kielipohjaiset COVID-lastenrokotteiden resurssit vanhemmille ja huoltajille Resursseja on saatavilla seuraavilla kielillä: 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 , thai Tämä on yhteisön luoma luettelo tiedoista lasten COVID-rokotteista ja joistakin yleisistä COVID-rokotteista. Huomaa, että yhteisön jäsenet jakavat linkit, eikä niiden käännösten tarkkuutta ole tarkistettu. Ole huolellinen valitessasi, mitä resursseja annat perheille. Katso resurssit tästä COVID-19:n vaikutukset ja huomioita aasialaisille Asian American COVID-19 Experience Report NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH) Koulutus-, viestintä- ja tukiresurssit Washingtonin osavaltion Aasian ja Tyynenmeren Amerikan asioiden komissio COVID-19-resurssit COVID-19 Resources in Vietnamese by PIVOT : Viet Fact Check and VietCOVID.org . SEARAC COVID-19 -resurssit vietnamiksi koonnut Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC). Hmong COVID-19 -rokoteviestintätyökalusarja: Cov Qauv Lus Siv Tau Rau Tej Pej Xeem Zej Zog thiab Koom Haum Kev Ntseeg Kaakkois-Aasian diasporan COVID-19-resurssikeskus Aasian ja Tyynenmeren saarten liittouma puolustaa yhdessä resursseja COVID-19-rokote PSA Nepal Seattle Society . Nepal Seattle Societyn video julkinen palveluilmoitus kannustaa ottamaan rokotuksen Pakolaisille ja maahanmuuttajayhteisöille Keskusteluopas COVID-19-rokotteisiin maahanmuuttajien ja pakolaisten luottamuksen lisäämiseksi (PDF) Pakolaisten, maahanmuuttajien ja siirtolaisyhteisöjen kansallinen resurssikeskus Käännettyjen resurssien kirjasto COVID-19-rokote 101 -webinaari: Ohjeita pakolais-, maahanmuuttaja- ja siirtolaisyhteisöjen parissa työskenteleville Kanon Magazine Katso venäläisiä kysymyksiä ja vastauksia COVID-19-rokoteaiheista ja epäröivyydestä sivuilla 50-51 yhdessä luotettavan uskonnollisen yhteisön johtajan ja Washingtonin yliopiston molekyyli- ja solubiologian tohtorikandidaatin Andrei Shuvarikovin kanssa. Titre Avval -artikkeli arvostetulta yhteisön jäseneltä, tohtori Tara Jonesilta | Farsi |_31-5cf58d_| _5-6-4cb9 Suositukset ja resurssit -sivu (suodatettu yli 36 kielellä) Washington Solidarity Immigrant Network COVID-19 Vaccine Know Your Rights (PPTX) (sosiaalisen median viestit) Washington Solidarity Immigrant Network COVID-19 -rokote Know Your Rights One-Pager (PDF) | espanja Somali Health Board – COVID-19 Hub | Somali | English

Käytäntömme tavoitteet Tänä vuonna APIC uskoo, että seuraavat toimintalinjat ovat olennainen osa API-yhteisöjen elämän parantamista Washingtonin osavaltiossa: LEP Pathwaysin rahoituksen ylläpitäminen Limited English Proficient (LEP) Pathwaysin ensisijainen tavoite on edistää pakolaisten ja maahanmuuttajien taloudellista omavaraisuutta työharjoittelun, Englanti toisena kielenä (ESL) -tuntien, työtuen ja sosiaalipalvelujen avulla. Säilyttämällä LEP Pathways -ohjelman rahoitusta voimme tukea paremmin pienituloisia ja rajoitetusti englanninkielisiä maahanmuuttajia. Kansalaispalveluiden rahoitus säilytetään Kansalaispalvelut auttavat pakolaisia ja maahanmuuttajia, pääasiassa vammaisia ja iäkkäitä, saamaan kansalaisuuden auttamalla USCIS N-400 -lupaushakemuksen ja maksuvapautuspyyntöjen täyttämisessä, Yhdysvaltain historian ja kansalaisopin oppitunnit sekä haastatteluvalmistelut. Ylläpitämällä kansalaisuuspalvelujen rahoitusta voimme palvella paremmin maahanmuuttajia ja pakolaisia osavaltiossamme. COFA-terveydenhuollon ja hammaslääketieteen kattavuuden varmistaminen ja ylläpito Washingtonin osavaltion COFA-lääketieteellinen ohjelma tarjoaa olennaista terveys- ja hammashoitoa COFA-kansalaisille, jotka eivät ole saaneet liittovaltion terveysetuja. Vaikka kongressi on äskettäin hyväksynyt lain palauttaakseen Medicaid-kelpoisuuden COFA-siirtolaisille, Washingtonin osavaltion on varmistettava, että kattavuus tarjotaan, kunnes kulttuurinen ja kielellinen täytäntöönpano on valmis. Helpotusta Washingtonin laittomille työntekijöille Paperittomat washingtonilaiset, jotka on jätetty nykyisten työttömyysetuuksien ja liittovaltion elvytyspakettien ulkopuolelle, ovat kärsineet erityisen ankarasti COVID-19-pandemian aikana. Olipa kyseessä tilapäinen hätäohjelma, joka laajentaa työttömyyskelpoisuutta, tai laajempi rahoitus Washington Immigrant Relief -rahaston kautta, kaikki työntekijät ansaitsevat apua maahanmuuttajastatuksesta riippumatta. Hyvityshyvityksen käyttöönotto , päivitetty versio Working Families Tax Creditistä Recovery-alennus toisi käteistä takaisin pienituloisten ihmisten taskuihin, mukaan lukien siirtotyöläiset, jotka on epäoikeudenmukaisesti jätetty muiden liittovaltion veroetujen ulkopuolelle. Pienituloisille kotitalouksille suunnattu käteisvire varmistaisi myös, että edut suunnataan niille kotitalouksille, joita Washingtonin regressiivinen verolaki vahingoittaa eniten. Lisäksi APIC on aina nostanut investointitarvetta yhteisössämme pääomahankkeiden kautta. Tänä vuonna pyydämme tukea seuraaviin pääomaprojekteihin: Aasian ja Tyynenmeren kulttuurikeskus Laosin yhdistyneiden yhteisöjen kulttuurikeskus AIPACE Päivitämme tämän sivuston myöhemmin lahjoituslinkeillä. APIC-käytännön prioriteetit Opi APIC:n kannasta maahanmuuttouudistukseen, LGBTQ+:n edistämiseen, koulutusuudistukseen ja COVID-19-toimenpiteisiin.

Liiketoiminnan resurssit Equitable Access to Credit The Equitable Access to Credit Program, authorized by HB 1015 (RCW 82.04.449) (PDF) , provides a tax preference mechanism that generates funds for grants to qualified lending institutions. These grants, funded through contributions in exchange for B&O tax credits, are dedicated to providing access to credit for historically underserved communities. Grants application launch on or about March 2024 Grants awarded on or about May 2024 Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Helping Washington Businesses Grow and Succeed The Washington SBDC is a network of more than 40 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business. Contact Washington's SBDC for confidential, no-cost business advising and no-cost or low-cost workshops on a variety of business topics and customized market research services. Learn More Small Business Resilience Network Partners of the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) provide culturally and linguistically relevant assistance and other business support services at no cost to entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits – with an emphasis on those owned by historically marginalized and underserved persons – throughout Washington. Learn More Pienyritysten joustorahasto Small Business Flex Fund on uusi resurssi, joka auttaa sinua kasvattamaan liiketoimintaasi. Small Business Flex Fund on uusi resurssi, joka auttaa sinua kasvattamaan liiketoimintaasi tai voittoa tavoittelematonta organisaatiota! Pandemia on vaikuttanut kaikkiin yhteisöihimme, mutta se on ollut erityisen vaikea Washingtonin pienimmille yrityksille ja järjestöille. Tämä lainaohjelma on suunniteltu auttamaan heitä saamaan tarvitsemiaan varoja kilpailukykyisellä korolla palautuakseen takaisin vahvempana kuin koskaan. Lisätietoja: https://smallbusinessflexfund.org Hae tästä Pienyritysten apurahat Osavaltion 240 miljoonan dollarin Working Washington Round 4 Small Business COVID-19 -apurahaohjelma tarjoaa tukikelpoisille yrityksille enintään 25 000 dollaria. Jos tarvitset teknistä tukea sovellusportaalissa liikkumiseen, soita numeroon (855) 602-2722 tai email commercegrants@submittable.com . Hae tästä Palkkasuojaohjelma Yhdysvaltain senaatti äänesti äänin 92-7 nykyisen palkkasuojaohjelman jatkamiseksi 31. toukokuuta! Kamppailussa olevilla pienyrityksillä ja voittoa tavoittelemattomilla järjestöillä on nyt vielä kaksi kuukautta aikaa saada anteeksi annettava PPP-laina. WA:n työnantajat ovat vakuuttaneet 54 471 lainaa yhteensä yli 4,6 miljardin dollarin arvosta pelkästään vuonna 2021. Napsauta alla olevaa painiketta nähdäksesi teknisen avun tarjoajien ja lainanantajien verkoston, jotka voivat auttaa, myös useilla kielillä. Small Biz Apua

TAPAHTUMAT 11/8 Thurston County Homebuying Expo The Thurston County Homebuying Expo will be held on November 8th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Lacey Community Center. 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 Pathways to Homeownership Workshop will be presented at 10:30am and 1:30pm on 11/8. 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.

Tehtävämme Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) on osavaltion laajuinen yhteisöorganisaatioiden verkosto, joka on omistautunut rodulliseen ja taloudelliseen oikeudenmukaisuuteen kaikille aasialaisille ja Tyynenmeren saarten asukkaille solidaarisuuden vuoksi mustien, ruskeiden ja alkuperäiskansojen yhteisöille. Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) perustettiin sen jälkeen, kun vuoden 1996 hyvinvointiuudistuslaki vaikutti merkittävästi ja vähensi muiden kuin kansalaisten liittovaltion kelpoisuutta julkisiin avustusohjelmiin. Tunnustettuaan ulkomaalaissyntyisten Aasian ja Tyynenmeren saarten (API) oikeuksia ja tasa-arvoa puolustavan kollektiivisen äänen tarpeen APIC aloitti lobbauksen Washingtonin osavaltion lainsäätäjän puolesta liittovaltion lainsäädännön luoman aukon korjaamiseksi. Tämän perinnön pohjalta APIC-osastot Kingin, Piercen, Snohomishin, Yakiman ja Spokanen maakunnista ja South Puget Soundista tuovat yhteen maahanmuuttajia, pakolaisia ja kansalaisia Washingtonin osavaltiosta tapaamaan kuvernööriä, osavaltion edustajia ja osavaltion senaattoreita asian puolesta. yhteisöillemme eniten vaikuttavista asioista Apupuheenjohtajamme Lin Crowley lincrowley@gmail.com Brian Locke brian_locke@comcast.net

General Election Ballot Initiatives There were four important ballot initiatives in the November 5th General Election, APIC encouraged a NO vote on all four. Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Initative 2109 Did not pass: 64.11% to 35.89% Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Initiative 2117 Did not pass: 61.96% to 38.04% Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Initiative I-2124 Did not pass: 55.46% to 44.54% Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Initiative I-2066 Passed: 51.7% to 48.3% Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen lakiesityksen seuranta Vuoden 2022 vaalikausi on ohi! Tänä vuonna hyväksymättä jäänyt lakiesitys on esitettävä uudelleen seuraavassa istunnossa (2023) ja niillä on uudet lakinumerot. Legislative Priorities Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass HB 1445 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen SB 5109 HB 1095 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen SB 5135 HB 1087 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille $28.4 million was included in the operating budget to expand healthcare access for the medicaid-equivalent! This includes $27.5M to support access for our low-income community members to be able to access the program. Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Capital Projects Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille $5,000,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille $432,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille $225,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille $25,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Additional Policies We Support Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 SB 5890 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen SB 5882 HB 1960 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 Establishing limits to rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and manufactured/mobile home landlord tenant act. HB 2214 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille HB 2368 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille HB 2209 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass This legislation helps ensure mergers do not result in loss of care – gender affirming, reproductive, end of life. The Keep Our Care Act would ensure health entity mergers, acquisitions, and contracting affiliations increase rather than reduce access to vital health services, including gender affirming, reproductive, and end of life care. SB 5241 HB 1263 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen HB 1932 Did not pass Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass HB 1579 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass SB 6314 Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen SB 6014 HB 2180 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen HB 2174 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille HB 2058 Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen HB 2030 Terveyden tasapuolisuus maahanmuuttajille Did not pass Lisäbudjetissa osoitettiin 12,131 miljoonaa dollaria terveydenhuoltoohjelmien käynnistämiseen kaikille Washingtonin kansalaisille (riippumatta heidän maahanmuuttajastatuksestaan) vuodesta 2024 alkaen HB 1075 SB 5249 To view the outcomes of APIC's 2023 legislative session, view the final report here .

Yhteiskunnallinen vaikuttaminen 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

Tehtävämme Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) on puolueeton liittouma, joka edistää tasapuolista pääsyä kulttuurisesti päteviin ja kielellisesti saatavilla oleviin terveys- ja inhimillisiin palveluihin, pienyritysten taloudellista kehitystä, kansalais- ja ihmisoikeuksia, yhtäläistä pääsyä koulutukseen ja muita API-huoleja. . Kannustamme ja edistämme Aasian-Amerikan Tyynenmeren saarten asukkaiden (AAPI:t) kansalaisosallistumista vaali- ja julkisen politiikan prosesseihin. Ottaa yhteyttä Ota yhteyttä yhteispuheenjohtajaan/ohjelman johtajaan: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com tai varapuheenjohtaja Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com, jos sinulla on kysyttävää. Our Mission The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) is a statewide network of community organizations dedicated to racial and economic justice for all Asians and Pacific Islanders in solidarity with Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) was created after the 1996 Welfare Reform Act significantly impacted and reduced non-citizens’ federal eligibility for public assistance programs. After recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), APIC began lobbying for the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Building off this legacy, every year APIC Chapters from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Yakima, and Spokane counties and South Puget Sound bring together immigrants, refugees, and citizens from Washington state to meet with the Governor, State Representatives, and State Senators to advocate for the issues most impactful to our communities Our Values Honoring our history We must preserve and learn from the past. We celebrate our unique stories, successes and struggles, pain, and disappointments. Valuing the intergenerational wisdom our community has means cultivating meaningful connections between generations. We center youth voices and leadership as we continue to grow. Commitment to Equity and Justice Centering the voices and lived experiences of oppressed communities comes first. We must acknowledge the intersections of privilege and oppression. We are committed to fighting against white supremacy through an anti-racist lens. Modeling Integrity We move at the speed of trust and consensus. Transparency is a top priority. Nourishing Community It is vital to create spaces for learning, reflection, and expression through mediums such as cultural/spiritual arts and literary mediums. We build and lift each other up with love, compassion, and empathy. Leading with Courage and Passion We embrace differences and lean into discomfort. We celebrate success and acknowledge the wisdom of failure. Building Power and Solidarity Our ancestors are always with us. We recognize the interconnectedness of our oppression and the work of those who came before us. We ground our work in the struggles of Indigenous communities.

Yhteiskunnallinen vaikuttaminen 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 . 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.

Tehtävämme Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) on puolueeton liittouma, joka edistää tasapuolista pääsyä kulttuurisesti päteviin ja kielellisesti saatavilla oleviin terveys- ja inhimillisiin palveluihin, pienyritysten taloudellista kehitystä, kansalais- ja ihmisoikeuksia, yhtäläistä pääsyä koulutukseen ja muita API-huoleja. . Kannustamme ja edistämme Aasian-Amerikan Tyynenmeren saarten asukkaiden (AAPI:t) kansalaisosallistumista vaali- ja julkisen politiikan prosesseihin. Ottaa yhteyttä Ota yhteyttä yhteispuheenjohtajaan/ohjelman johtajaan: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com tai varapuheenjohtaja Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com, jos sinulla on kysyttävää. Our Mission The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) is a statewide network of community organizations dedicated to racial and economic justice for all Asians and Pacific Islanders in solidarity with Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) was created after the 1996 Welfare Reform Act significantly impacted and reduced non-citizens’ federal eligibility for public assistance programs. After recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders (API), APIC began lobbying for the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Building off this legacy, every year APIC Chapters from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Yakima, and Spokane counties and South Puget Sound bring together immigrants, refugees, and citizens from Washington state to meet with the Governor, State Representatives, and State Senators to advocate for the issues most impactful to our communities Our Values Honoring our history We must preserve and learn from the past. We celebrate our unique stories, successes and struggles, pain, and disappointments. Valuing the intergenerational wisdom our community has means cultivating meaningful connections between generations. We center youth voices and leadership as we continue to grow. Commitment to Equity and Justice Centering the voices and lived experiences of oppressed communities comes first. We must acknowledge the intersections of privilege and oppression. We are committed to fighting against white supremacy through an anti-racist lens. Modeling Integrity We move at the speed of trust and consensus. Transparency is a top priority. Nourishing Community It is vital to create spaces for learning, reflection, and expression through mediums such as cultural/spiritual arts and literary mediums. We build and lift each other up with love, compassion, and empathy. Leading with Courage and Passion We embrace differences and lean into discomfort. We celebrate success and acknowledge the wisdom of failure. Building Power and Solidarity Our ancestors are always with us. We recognize the interconnectedness of our oppression and the work of those who came before us. We ground our work in the struggles of Indigenous communities.