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हमारा विशेष कार्य एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन साउथ पुगेट साउंड (APIC SPS) एक गैर-पक्षपाती गठबंधन है जो सांस्कृतिक रूप से सक्षम और भाषाई रूप से सुलभ स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवाओं, छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए आर्थिक विकास, नागरिक और मानव अधिकारों, शिक्षा तक समान पहुंच और एपीआई की अन्य चिंताओं के लिए समान पहुंच को बढ़ावा देता है। . हम चुनावी और सार्वजनिक नीति प्रक्रियाओं में एशियाई अमेरिकी प्रशांत द्वीप समूह (एएपीआई) की नागरिक भागीदारी को प्रोत्साहित और बढ़ावा देते हैं। संपर्क करना संपर्क सह-अध्यक्ष/कार्यक्रम निदेशक: लिन क्रॉली, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , या सह-अध्यक्ष ब्रायन लॉक @ brian_lock@comcast.net और apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com यदि कोई प्रश्न हैं। 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.

समुदाय के पहुंच के बाहर Application s are now closed! Payments for $3,075 went out in the mail in February to all approved applicants. If your application was approved but you haven’t gotten your money yet, or you’re having a problem with the check or card, don’t worry! We’re still here to help. It may take a few weeks, but we will work to fix the problem and get you your money. Call our helpline at (844) 620-1999 and lea ve a message . This is what the helpline can help you with: If you haven’t received your payment, we may be able to send it again If you have moved, we may be able to send your payment to a new address If you want to know whether your application has been approved, you can find out When you call, you will be connected to an automated system, NOT a live person. You can leave a message, and someone will call you back within 10 days. How to Access the Money Get Help with Your Questions Other Place fo Support FAQ Use the links below for more information: How to access the money If your application is approved, the money will be sent as either a check or prepaid card, depending on which one you picked when you applied. It will be sent to the mailing address you provided when you applied. There are a few important things to know about how to use these: Prepaid bank card The prep aid bank card can be used anywhere that accepts debit cards. It cannot be used to withdraw cash from an ATM. You must activate your card within 90 days If your card is lost or stolen, report it right away to 844-620-1999 to get a replacement card with no fee. You can only do this before June 30, 2023. If you don’t spend all the money on the card in 12 months, there is an inactivity fee of $3.95 per month. The card will have the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Reli ef Fund logo in the top lef t corner Check You must cash your check within 90 days of the date written on the check. The check will have the Was hington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund logo in the top left corner If you have a bank account in your name, you can cash the check at your bank free of charge You can also cash your check at a check-cashing facility like Moneytree, but they will charge a fee If you don’t have a bank account, you can cash your check at a Chase Bank. They will charge a $10 fee, and they require you to present ID. You must show one Primary ID and one Secondary ID from the list below : Primary ID Driver’s license with photo State ID with photo Canadian driver’s license or ID card with photo Chase ATM/debit card with PIN Matricula consular card (Mexico) Mexican voter’s registration card with photo Passport with photo Human Services ID with photo Secondary ID Additional primary ID Other US federal or state-issued ID with photo Employer ID with photo Student ID with photo Employer pay stub, paycheck, or letter with your name and address Foreign National ID Bank statement (from the last 60 days) Utility bill with name and address (from the last 60 days) Bank-issued ATM / debit / credit card with signature How to Access the Money Get help with your questions Call the WIRF helpline at (844) 620-1999 and leave a message. When you call, you will be connected to an automated system, NOT a live person. You can leave a message, and someone will call you back within 10 days. This is how the helpline works: Before you call, please make sure you know your unique application number. The application number is between 5-7 numbers long, and was provided to you when you submitted your application. It’s also included in all of the text and email updates about your application. If you call from a phone number that is different from the phone number on your application, you will be asked to provide the phone number used on your application. Select the language you want. If you want to know about whether your application has been approved, press 1 to enter your application ID and the phone number from your application, and then you will get an update on your application status. If your application was approved but you haven’t received your payment, or are having a problem with it, press 2 . Follow the instructions on the phone, and leave a message. You will receive a call back within 10 days. If you are having any problems with your prepaid card (like if it was stolen or arrived with less than $3,075 on it), call Blackhawk at (833) 209-9228, and they may be able to send your card again. There are several other funds that are different from this one. Please do not call the helpline with questions about these other funds. They are run by other organizations, and we do not have information about them. If you have questions about the Working Families Tax Credit, please go to workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov . It’s not too late to apply for this tax credit! If you have questions about the Family Relief Fund for low-income families in Washington, please go to www.wafamilyrelief.org . This fund closes on March 31st. If you have questions about the King County Immigrant Relief Fund for immigrants in King County, please go to www.kingcountyrelief.org . This fund is not taking any new applications. Get Help with Your Questions Other places to get support If you want to stay updated on future immigrant support funds, immigrant enforcement in your area, and immigrant advocacy, follow Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network on Facebook (facebook.com/WAISNorg ) or text the word WAISN to 509-300-4959. Someone in your family may be eligible for the following resources, offered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) : Cash, Food & Medical Assistance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families You can apply to these DSHS programs online via Washington Connections , by phone at (877) 501-2233, or in person at your local Community Services Office. If you applied online, your next step would be completing an interview either via phone at 877-501-2233, or in person at your local Community Services Office. To get help in a language other than English, you should call (800) 797-0617, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM to get language assistance. If you get a recording, please leave a message with your phone number and the language you speak and they will call you back with an interpreter. Starting in April 2023, people who filed taxes can apply for Washington’s new Working Families Tax Credit . Eligible people could get as much as $1200 back from their taxes. Other Place fo Support WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund If you have additional questions, you can reach out to our translators below: CHINESE | 中文 12:30-2:30 pm Call (323)609-5757 VIETNAMESE | TIẾNG VIỆT 5-6 pm Call (360)499-3616 CHUUKESE 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm Call (360)972-1888 Spanish | Español 4-6 pm Call (360)941-7905 TAGALOG 1:30-3:30 pm Call (360)721-7262 FAQ Will money from this fund prevent me from getting a visa or green card in the future because of the public charge rule? No. Assistance from this fund is considered disaster relief assistance and should not be considered under the public charge rule. Receiving assistance from the fund should not impact your ability to obtain a green card or citizenship in the future. Will I have to pay this money back? Will it affect my taxes? No, the money is FREE. It is not a loan. All payments are classified as disaster relief under the IRS and should not be included as taxable income. When will I get the money? If your application is approved, you will receive at least $1,000 through a check or prepaid card between December 2022 and January 2023. Who is eligible for the WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund? According to the WA State Refugee Coordinator at the Department of Social and Health Services, the WA COVID-19 Immigrant relief fund is a program that is intended to serve immigrants in Washington State who did not receive the federal stimulus fund and/or are not eligible to apply to the unemployment program because of their immigration status. Refugees, people granted asylum, COFA Migrants, DACA recipients, and other people who have legal authorization to work in the United States are not eligible for the WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. Having the ability to work legally in the United States means that their immigration status would not prohibit them from applying for unemployment. Afghans and Ukrainians that have been granted access to refugee assistance and public benefits programs are not eligible for the WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. Is my information protected? The application is run by a private company called LiveStories, not the government. They will never voluntarily share your personal information with the government, ICE, police, your landlord, your employer, or anyone else. All information is stored securely in an encrypted format so it can’t be accessed by anyone. What is the history behind the WA COVID-19 Relief Fund? Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund - previous rounds There have been several rounds of the fund from 2020 until now. “WIRF 1” (late 2020): This was the first round of funding ($40 million). In this round, over 94,000 people applied, and 40,000 of the highest need applicants were approved for funding of $1,000 each. “WIRF 2” (early 2021): An extra $22.6 million that was added to provide funding of $1,000 each to people who had already applied to WIRF 1 and met eligibility criteria, but had not received funding. “WIRF 3” (mid-2021): This was another round of funding ($65 million). In this round, a new application opened in April-May 2021. Recipients got $1,000 each, and the money was sent in summer of 2021. The application period had to close earlier than expected, because of the large volume of applications. “WIRF 340” (current fund): This round of funding is for $340 million. This time, there should be enough money for most or all eligible applicants to receive money. All approved applicants will get at least $1,000, and the final amount will depend on how many people apply. How is the fund run? The fund is managed by immigrant-led community organizations across Washington State—the same people who advocated for the fund to be created. All of the organizations involved in the fund have worked for years with immigrant communities, including underserved farmworkers, low-wage workers, and immigrants who are Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2+, living with disabilities, and many others. Many of them are immigrant-led and they are all committed to the well-being and privacy of immigrant communities. You can see the list of community organizations at immigrantreliefwa.org/gethelp. These organizations are partnering with the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and an application company called LiveStories to create this fund. While the Washington State government is providing the money and oversight, they do not handle any personal information. What is LiveStories? LiveStories is an organization that built the application platform called Forward. They review the applications, and work with payment providers to send out money. They hold all personal information in a secure, encrypted format, and will never voluntarily share personal information with the government.

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COVID-19 राहत 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. 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हमारी नीति के उद्देश्य इस वर्ष एपीआईसी का मानना है कि वाशिंगटन राज्य में एपीआई समुदायों के जीवन में सुधार के लिए निम्नलिखित नीतिगत एजेंडा अभिन्न होंगे: LEP पाथवे के लिए फंडिंग बनाए रखें लिमिटेड इंग्लिश प्रोफिशिएंट (एलईपी) पाथवे का प्राथमिक लक्ष्य नौकरी प्रशिक्षण, दूसरी भाषा (ईएसएल) कक्षाओं के रूप में अंग्रेजी, कार्य समर्थन और सामाजिक सेवाओं के माध्यम से शरणार्थियों और आप्रवासियों के लिए आर्थिक आत्मनिर्भरता को बढ़ावा देना है। LEP Pathways कार्यक्रम के लिए फंडिंग बनाए रखने से हम कम आय वाले और सीमित अंग्रेजी बोलने वाले अप्रवासियों का बेहतर समर्थन कर सकते हैं। प्राकृतिककरण सेवाओं के लिए वित्त पोषण बनाए रखें प्राकृतिककरण सेवाएं शरणार्थियों और आप्रवासियों की सहायता करती हैं, मुख्य रूप से वे जो विकलांग और बुजुर्ग हैं, USCIS N-400 प्राकृतिककरण आवेदन और शुल्क माफी अनुरोधों, अमेरिकी इतिहास और नागरिक शास्त्र में कक्षाएं, और साक्षात्कार की तैयारी को पूरा करने में सहायता के माध्यम से नागरिकता प्राप्त करते हैं। प्राकृतिक सेवाओं के लिए फंडिंग बनाए रखने से हम अपने राज्य में अप्रवासियों और शरणार्थियों की बेहतर सेवा कर सकते हैं। सीओएफए स्वास्थ्य देखभाल और दंत चिकित्सा कवरेज सुनिश्चित करना और बनाए रखना वाशिंगटन राज्य COFA चिकित्सा कार्यक्रम COFA नागरिकों को आवश्यक स्वास्थ्य और दंत चिकित्सा देखभाल प्रदान करता है जिन्हें संघीय स्वास्थ्य लाभों तक पहुँचने से बाहर रखा गया है। जबकि कांग्रेस ने हाल ही में COFA प्रवासियों के लिए मेडिकेड पात्रता बहाल करने के लिए कानून पारित किया है, वाशिंगटन राज्य को यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि सांस्कृतिक और भाषाई रूप से कार्यान्वयन पूरा होने तक कवरेज प्रदान किया जाए। वाशिंगटन के अनिर्दिष्ट श्रमिकों को राहत प्रदान करना गैर-दस्तावेज वाशिंगटनवासी जिन्हें मौजूदा बेरोजगारी लाभ और संघीय प्रोत्साहन पैकेज से बाहर रखा गया है, विशेष रूप से COVID-19 महामारी के दौरान कठिन हिट हुए हैं। चाहे एक अस्थायी आपातकालीन कार्यक्रम के माध्यम से जो बेरोजगारी की पात्रता का विस्तार करता है या वाशिंगटन आप्रवासी राहत कोष के माध्यम से अधिक विस्तृत वित्त पोषण करता है, सभी श्रमिकों को आव्रजन स्थिति की परवाह किए बिना राहत के पात्र हैं। रिकवरी रिबेट लागू करना, वर्किंग फैमिली टैक्स क्रेडिट का अपडेटेड वर्जन एक रिकवरी रिबेट कम आय वाले लोगों की जेब में नकद वापस डाल देगा, जिसमें अप्रवासी श्रमिक भी शामिल हैं जिन्हें अन्य संघीय कर लाभों से अन्यायपूर्ण तरीके से बाहर रखा गया है। कम आय वाले परिवारों को लक्षित नकद प्रोत्साहन यह भी सुनिश्चित करेगा कि लाभ उन परिवारों को निर्देशित किया जाए जो वाशिंगटन के प्रतिगामी कर कोड से सबसे अधिक नुकसान पहुंचाते हैं। इसके अलावा, हमारी विधायी प्राथमिकताओं के लिए, एपीआईसी ने हमेशा पूंजी परियोजनाओं के माध्यम से हमारे समुदाय में निवेश की आवश्यकता को बढ़ाया है। इस वर्ष, हम निम्नलिखित पूंजी परियोजनाओं पर समर्थन मांग रहे हैं: एशिया प्रशांत सांस्कृतिक केंद्र लाओस सांस्कृतिक केंद्र के संयुक्त समुदाय एआईपीएसीई हम इस साइट को बाद में दान करने के लिंक के साथ अपडेट करेंगे। एपीआईसी नीति प्राथमिकताएं आप्रवास सुधार, LGBTQ+ समर्थन, शिक्षा सुधार और COVID-19 उपायों पर APIC के रुख के बारे में जानें।

एशियाई प्रशांत द्वीप समूह गठबंधन-एसपीएस Home: Who We Are हम कौन हैं एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन-साउथ पुगेट साउंड चैप्टर वाशिंगटन के एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन (APIC-WA) का हिस्सा है। हम इसके लिए वकालत करके इक्विटी को बढ़ावा देने के लिए समर्पित हैं: सांस्कृतिक रूप से सक्षम और भाषाई रूप से सुलभ स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवाएं छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए आर्थिक विकास नागरिक और मानवाधिकार शिक्षा तक समान पहुंच और एशियाई प्रशांत अमेरिकियों के लिए कई अन्य चिंताएं, जिनमें अप्रवासी, शरणार्थी और वाशिंगटन राज्य के साउथ पुगेट साउंड क्षेत्र के नागरिक शामिल हैं हम क्या करते हैं वकालत और नागरिक जुड़ाव हम यहां हैं, हम गिनते हैं, हम वोट करते हैं और अधिक जानें नागरिकता सहायता एक समय में एक कदम और अधिक जानें समुदाय के पहुंच के बाहर समुदाय की मदद करना और अधिक जानें Home: What We Do Look out for our events! Visit our event page हम अप्रवासियों, शरणार्थियों और नागरिकों सहित एशियाई प्रशांत अमेरिकियों को एक साथ लाते हैं, ताकि हमारी सामूहिक शक्ति का उपयोग करके our समुदाय को सशक्त बनाया जा सके।

हमारे आदर्श हमारे इतिहास का सम्मान हमें अतीत को सहेज कर रखना चाहिए और उससे सीखना चाहिए। हम अपनी अनूठी कहानियों, सफलताओं और संघर्षों, दर्द और निराशाओं का जश्न मनाते हैं। अंतर-पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान को महत्व देते हुए हमारे समुदाय का अर्थ है पीढ़ियों के बीच सार्थक संबंध विकसित करना। जैसे-जैसे हम आगे बढ़ रहे हैं, हम युवाओं की आवाज और नेतृत्व को केंद्र में रखते हैं। पौष्टिक समुदाय सांस्कृतिक/आध्यात्मिक कला और साहित्यिक माध्यमों जैसे माध्यमों के माध्यम से सीखने, प्रतिबिंब और अभिव्यक्ति के लिए जगह बनाना महत्वपूर्ण है। हम प्यार, करुणा और सहानुभूति के साथ एक-दूसरे का निर्माण और उत्थान करते हैं। इक्विटी और न्याय के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता उत्पीड़ित समुदायों की आवाजों और जीवंत अनुभवों को केन्द्रित करना सबसे पहले आता है। हमें विशेषाधिकार और उत्पीड़न के प्रतिच्छेदन को स्वीकार करना चाहिए। हम नस्लवाद विरोधी लेंस के माध्यम से श्वेत वर्चस्व के खिलाफ लड़ने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हैं। साहस और जोश के साथ अग्रणी हम मतभेदों को गले लगाते हैं और बेचैनी में झुक जाते हैं। हम सफलता का जश्न मनाते हैं और असफलता के ज्ञान को स्वीकार करते हैं। मॉडलिंग वफ़ादारी हम विश्वास और आम सहमति की गति से आगे बढ़ते हैं। पारदर्शिता सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है। निर्माण शक्ति और एकजुटता हमारे पूर्वज हमेशा हमारे साथ हैं। हम अपने उत्पीड़न और हमारे सामने आने वालों के काम की परस्पर संबद्धता को पहचानते हैं। हम अपने काम को स्वदेशी समुदायों के संघर्षों पर आधारित करते हैं।

हमारा विशेष कार्य एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर कोएलिशन (APIC) काले, भूरे और स्वदेशी समुदायों के साथ एकजुटता में सभी एशियाई और प्रशांत द्वीप वासियों के लिए नस्लीय और आर्थिक न्याय के लिए समर्पित सामुदायिक संगठनों का एक राज्यव्यापी नेटवर्क है। एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर कोएलिशन (APIC) 1996 के कल्याण सुधार अधिनियम द्वारा सार्वजनिक सहायता कार्यक्रमों के लिए गैर-नागरिकों की संघीय योग्यता को महत्वपूर्ण रूप से प्रभावित करने और कम करने के बाद बनाया गया था। विदेशी मूल के एशियाई और प्रशांत द्वीपवासियों (एपीआई) के अधिकारों और समानता की वकालत करने वाली सामूहिक आवाज की आवश्यकता को पहचानने के बाद, एपीआईसी ने संघीय कानून द्वारा बनाए गए अंतर को दूर करने के लिए वाशिंगटन राज्य विधायिका के लिए पैरवी शुरू की। इस विरासत का निर्माण करते हुए, हर साल किंग, पियर्स, स्नोहोमिश, याकिमा, और स्पोकेन काउंटियों और साउथ पुगेट साउंड के एपीआईसी चैप्टर, वाशिंगटन राज्य के अप्रवासियों, शरणार्थियों और नागरिकों को एक साथ लाने के लिए राज्यपाल, राज्य के प्रतिनिधियों और राज्य सीनेटरों के साथ वकालत करने के लिए मिलते हैं। हमारे समुदायों के लिए सबसे प्रभावशाली मुद्दों के लिए हमारे सह-अध्यक्ष लिन क्रॉली lincrowley@gmail.com ब्रायन लोके brian_locke@comcast.net

हमारा विशेष कार्य एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन साउथ पुगेट साउंड (APIC SPS) एक गैर-पक्षपाती गठबंधन है जो सांस्कृतिक रूप से सक्षम और भाषाई रूप से सुलभ स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवाओं, छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए आर्थिक विकास, नागरिक और मानव अधिकारों, शिक्षा तक समान पहुंच और एपीआई की अन्य चिंताओं के लिए समान पहुंच को बढ़ावा देता है। . हम चुनावी और सार्वजनिक नीति प्रक्रियाओं में एशियाई अमेरिकी प्रशांत द्वीप समूह (एएपीआई) की नागरिक भागीदारी को प्रोत्साहित और बढ़ावा देते हैं। संपर्क करना संपर्क सह-अध्यक्ष/कार्यक्रम निदेशक: लिन क्रॉली, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , या सह-अध्यक्ष ब्रायन लॉक @ brian_lock@comcast.net और apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com यदि कोई प्रश्न हैं। 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.

आयोजन 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

समाचार 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! पिछले समाचार पत्र 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 मई 2022 अप्रैल 2022 मार्च 2022 फरवरी 2022 जनवरी 2022 नवंबर 2021 अक्टूबर 2021 सितंबर 2021 अगस्त 2021 जुलाई 2021 मई 2021 अप्रैल 2021 जनवरी-मार्च 2021 दिसंबर 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

समुदाय के पहुंच के बाहर 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!! May 20th 2023: AANHPI Heritage Celebration The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, invited all to join us in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. We had food vendors, performances, and free activities for the entire family. 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 Previous Race Dialogues द एशियन पैसिफिक आइलैंडर्स कोएलिशन ऑफ़ साउथ पुगेट साउंड, लीग ऑफ़ वूमेन वोटर्स ऑफ़ थर्स्टन काउंटी, हार्टस्पार्कल प्लेयर्स, विंडो सीट मीडिया, वाशिंगटन स्टेट कमीशन ऑन एशियन पैसिफिक अमेरिकन अफेयर्स, कम्युनिटी फ़ाउंडेशन ऑफ़ साउथ पुगेट साउंड, स्ट्रेंथनिंग सैंक्चुअरी एलायंस के साथ साझेदारी में, और साउथ साउंड के बहुसांस्कृतिक सेवा केंद्र ने 26 मार्च, 2022 को इस रेस डायलॉग की मेजबानी की। इस संवाद का लक्ष्य स्कूल-टू-जेल पाइपलाइन के संबंध में शिक्षा और आपराधिक कानूनी व्यवस्था पर चर्चा करना था। हमारे स्पीकर लिज़ल टॉमस रेबुगियो और रीको कॉलनर को बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद। सांस्कृतिक कार्यशालाएं एपीआईसी-एसपीएस प्रत्येक माह के दूसरे शनिवार को सांस्कृतिक कार्यशाला आयोजित करता है। अगले इवेंट की जानकारी के लिए हमारे ईवेंट टैब पर जाएँ!