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Fréttir 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! Fyrri fréttabréf 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 maí 2022 apríl 2022 mars 2022 febrúar 2022 janúar 2022 nóvember 2021 október 2021 september 2021 ágúst 2021 júlí 2021 maí 2021 apríl 2021 janúar-mars 2021 desember 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

Markmið okkar APIC-South Puget Sound er staðráðið í að bjóða upp á aðgengilegar auðlindir fyrir Asíu- og Kyrrahafseyjarsamfélagið. Hér að neðan finnur þú úrræði um innflytjendamál, fæðuöryggi, kjósendaskráningu og fleira. Við erum að vinna að því að útvega fleiri tungumálaaðgengilegar heimildir og munum uppfæra þessa síðu þegar vinnan heldur áfram. 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: Alhliða listi yfir innflytjendamál, fjölskylduhjálp, COVID-19 og lögfræðiþjónustu á leitarstiku sem auðvelt er að finna ACLU Washington: Löggæslulög, innflytjendaréttindi, fræðsluefni og fleira APIC-Spokane: Önnur staðbundin útibú APIC sem býður upp á viðbótarúrræði Asísk ráðgjafar- og tilvísunarþjónusta: Miðstöð í Seattle fyrir innflytjenda-, lögfræði-, atvinnu- og barnagæslu með aðgengilegu tungumálaumhverfi Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment (APACE): Kjósendafræðslu og valdeflingarviðburðir Washington Coalition for Police Accountability: Ábyrgðarmál lögreglu Samfélagsbandalag Washington: Stefnir að því að minnka fulltrúabilið fyrir litað fólk á öllum stigum kjörinna embættis í fylki okkar 7819035bcf58190351c581919351c581919351c581919_51c589 Washington State Commission for the Asian Pacific American Affairs: Tungumálaaðgengileg úrræði um COVID-19 hjálpargögn, sundurliðun gagna, LGBTQ+ úrræði og tilkynningakerfi fyrir hatursglæpi

Markmið okkar Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) er óflokksbundið bandalag sem stuðlar að jöfnum aðgangi að menningarlega hæfum og tungumálaaðgengilegri heilbrigðis- og mannþjónustu, efnahagsþróun fyrir lítil fyrirtæki, borgara- og mannréttindum, jöfnum aðgangi að menntun og öðrum áhyggjum API. . Við hvetjum til og eflum borgaralega þátttöku Asíu-Ameríku-Kyrrahafseyjabúa (AAPI) í kosninga- og opinberri stefnumótun. Hafðu samband Hafðu samband við aðstoðarformann/dagskrárstjóra: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , eða meðstjórnanda Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com ef einhverjar spurningar eru. 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.

Samfélagsmiðlun 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.

Markmið okkar Tilkynning um hatursatvik Nefnd um málefni Asíu-Kyrrahafs-Ameríku Með nýlegu innlendu kastljósi á hatursglæpi og hlutdrægni í garð Asíusamfélagsins hefur CAPAA safnað auðlindum til að tilkynna hatursglæpi, hlutdrægni og mismunun. Ef þú eða einhver sem þú þekkir er fórnarlamb hatursglæps eða hlutdrægnisatviks, höfum við vefsíður CAPAA resources CAPAA , þar á meðal skýrslusíður stjórnvalda og félagasamtaka, geðheilbrigðisúrræði og fleira._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Dómsmálaráðuneytið Baráttan gegn hatursglæpum er eitt af forgangsverkefnum dómsmálaráðuneytisins. Í þessu viðleitni til að berjast gegn hlutdrægni og hatri, bjó DOJ til þessa vefsíðu sem miðlæga gátt fyrir allar auðlindir þess hatursglæpa. Notaðu þessi úrræði til að læra meira um hatursglæpi, hvetja til tilkynninga um hatursglæpi og gera Bandaríkin öruggari fyrir alla. Skýrsla Skýrsla Rapid R esponse Toolkit Skoðaðu þessa myndasýningu sem unnin var af The Asian American Foundation til að læra meira um núverandi gögn og hvernig þú getur bætt við þitt eigið verkfærasett. _d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-208713b_6c As you smelltu á hlekkinn á verkfærasettið, þú munt fá aðgang að skjótum viðbrögðum og öðrum gagnlegum úrræðum. Núverandi ástand AANHPI öryggi og öryggi Nálgun okkar að öryggi samfélagsins Gátlisti: Hvernig á að bregðast við hatursglæpum og atvikum Samfélagssvörunarleikrit Fyrir einstaklinga Fyrir leiðtoga samfélagsins Skoðaðu verkfærakistuna hér Fræðsluúrræði fyrir ofbeldi gegn Asíu Þúsundir AAPI hópa víðsvegar um geira geta haldið áfram vinnu við að byggja upp völd og brjóta niður útlendingahaturs blóraböggla, fyrirmyndarminnihlutagoðsagnir og ævarandi útlendinga staðalímynd af Asíu sem hefur áhrif á og takmarka líf Bandaríkjanna. Hér eru nokkrar aðgerðir sem þú getur gert núna og fjárfest í að halda áfram: Hafðu samband við skólaumdæmi about með því að fella asíska-ameríska sögu og samtímaefni inn í skólanámskrána . Heimsæktu the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center's Book Dragon til að fá meira um reynslu Asíu Kyrrahafs Ameríku í gegnum bókmenntir. Taktu nærstadda þjálfun til að fræða og styrkja bandamenn til að uppræta asískar amerískar staðalímyndir sem leiða til örárása og kynþáttaorða sem vísa frá, draga úr og gera lítið úr asískum Bandaríkjamönnum. Haltu plássi til að ræða hvernig and-asískur kynþáttafordómar og kynþáttafordómar gagnvart öðrum lituðum samfélögum tengjast. Framkvæmdu a „Know Your Rights“ þjálfun til að draga úr hatri í Asíu-Ameríku og auka ábyrgð á kynþáttafordómum. Dýpkaðu skilning þinn á sögu Asíu-Ameríku með því að horfa á „Asískir Ameríkanar,“ á PBS stöðinni þinni og taka þátt í djörf sjónarhorni á nýju sjónarhorni skiptir máli í dag. Stand Against Hatred : Asian Americans Advancing Justice fylgist með hlutdrægni. Með því að deila því sem þú upplifðir eða varð vitni að geturðu frætt almenning, styrkt aðra, sýnt þjónustuaðilum hvar hjálp er þörf og styrkt málsvörn fyrir viðbrögð og forvarnir gegn hatursglæpum. Eyðublöð fáanleg á ensku, kínversku (hefðbundið og einfaldað), kóresku og víetnömsku. AAPI Hate Incident Form – Asian Pacific American Advocates er tileinkað því að efla félagslega, pólitíska og efnahagslega velferð asískra Bandaríkjamanna og Kyrrahafseyjabúa (AAPI). Að senda inn hatursatvik í gegnum þetta eyðublað mun hjálpa okkur OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates að fylgjast með hatri í garð AAPIs um allt land. Stop AAPI Hate – Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON) og Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) hafa hleypt af stokkunum þessari skýrslumiðstöð til að leyfa meðlimum samfélagsins að tilkynna hatursatvik sem þeir hafa upplifað. Einstakar upplýsingar, þar á meðal persónuskilríki, verða trúnaðarmál og verður aðeins deilt með leyfi. Samanlagt verða upplýsingarnar notaðar til aðstoðar, hagsmunagæslu og fræðslu. Eyðublöð fáanleg á ensku, víetnömsku, kínversku, kóresku, khmer, taílensku og japönsku. Skoðaðu staðbundnar heimildir og annað fræðsluefni eins og: Code Switch Podcast Nemendamiðstöð - Shelton skólahverfi Innflytjendavettvangur með Bandalagi kvennakjósenda (upptaka) AAJC Anti-Racial Profiling Project Að bjóða upp á stuðning við AAPI samfélög Náðu til jafningja þinna og nágranna í AAPI með því að skrá þig inn og sýna áhyggjur þínar, líðan þeirra og bjóða hjálp. Fræddu þig um hvernig þú átt að grípa inn í ef þú verður vitni að hatursatvikum. Stop AAPI Hate býður upp á öryggisráð. Skuldbinda þig til að vera and-rasisti með því að læra um AAPI sögu. Þú gætir viljað byrja á því að kíkja á this 9.5-part P7BS-9cde_9.5 -part P7BS-51cde bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Tilkynna og hvetja til tilkynningar um ofbeldi og áreitni. Ríkisnefnd Washington um málefni Asíu-Kyrrahafs-Ameríku hvetur til að tilkynna öll hatursatvik/glæpi. Að senda inn hatursatvik í gegnum þetta eyðublað ( AAPI hatursatvikeyðublað _cc781905-5cde-6bb-3b19 help) talsmenn Asíu Kyrrahafs Ameríku fylgjast með hatri í garð AAPIs um allt land. Íhugaðu að gefa til málefna AAPI, fyrirtækjum og jafnvel fórnarlömbum og fjölskyldum fórnarlambsins. Kynntu þér staðbundin AAPI samfélög og skoðaðu samtök eins og the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition-South Puget Sound _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136SdPS_5cf5). Þú getur tekið þátt í samræðum við meðlimi samfélagsins , leitað að tækifærum fyrir sjálfboðaliða og fengið upplýsingar um staðbundnar uppfærslur. býður einnig upp á APIC-varnarþjálfun sem og sjálfsvörn.

Markmið okkar Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) er óflokksbundið bandalag sem stuðlar að jöfnum aðgangi að menningarlega hæfum og tungumálaaðgengilegri heilbrigðis- og mannþjónustu, efnahagsþróun fyrir lítil fyrirtæki, borgara- og mannréttindum, jöfnum aðgangi að menntun og öðrum áhyggjum API. . Við hvetjum til og eflum borgaralega þátttöku Asíu-Ameríku-Kyrrahafseyjabúa (AAPI) í kosninga- og opinberri stefnumótun. Hafðu samband Hafðu samband við aðstoðarformann/dagskrárstjóra: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , eða meðstjórnanda Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com ef einhverjar spurningar eru. 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.

VIÐBURÐIR 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

Markmið okkar APIC-South Puget Sound er staðráðið í að bjóða upp á aðgengilegar auðlindir fyrir Asíu- og Kyrrahafseyjarsamfélagið. Hér að neðan finnur þú úrræði um fræðsluefni fyrir skóla, kennara og samfélög. Ef þú hefur fleiri tækifæri til að deila, vinsamlegast farðu á Hafðu samband og sendu okkur athugasemd. Við erum að vinna að því að útvega fleiri tungumálaaðgengilegar heimildir og munum uppfæra þessa síðu þegar vinnan heldur áfram. Working Families Tax Credit Learn More The Department of Commerce began accepting applications for the Working Families Tax Credit Community Outreach Program grants. Beginning February 1, 2023, the Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,200 to individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. Check the link below to learn more and check if you are eligible. Job Search Tools and Guides We have listed some career tools that the Washington Immigrant Network has curated below. Visit their site here . Resumes How to write a resume that will get noticed Skills to master the resume Cover Letter How to Write a Cover Letter The Cover Letter: A Powerful Executive Briefing Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews Mock Interviews What Is a Mock Interview? (With Example Questions) How to Answer "Behavior-Based Interview Questions" Networking 10 Reasons Why Networking Is Essential For Your Career How Networking Can Help with Long-Term Career Management Get a Mentor Meet Washington Immigrant Network Mentors Preparing for Job Interview 4 Body Language Tips for Nailing Job Interviews | Amy Cuddy Your body language may shape who you are Unemployment Benefits Unemployment benefits provide you with temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. The money partly replaces your lost earnings and helps you pay expenses while looking for new work. The benefits, from taxes your former employer(s) paid, are not based on financial need. Learn About Unemployment Benefits Eligibility Requirements Learn How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits Visit the Employment Security Department Website Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) Paid Family and Medical Leave provides paid time off when you need it most. It’s here for you when a serious health condition prevents you from working, when you need time to care for a family member or a new child, or for certain military-related events. Learn about PFML Eligibility Requirements Apply for PFML After You Apply File Your Weekly Claim

Samfélagsmiðlun Ika en emon chon ekis ka nonom non Washington State, kose fich ika eligible ngeni monian federal stimulus ika unemployment insurance fanitan omw immigration status, me pwan omw churi osukosuk fanitan ewe Covid-19 pandemic, ka tongeni apply ngeni ewe Washington COVID-19 immigrant Relief Fund. Ika noum application a approve ika ketiw, ka tongeni angei ukukun $1,000 ika nape seni. Esapw ew loan ei, iwe kosapw pwan meeni sefani. Porausom mei tumwun me monomon: esapw tongeni katou ngeni gofemen ika ICE. Ewe annukun public charge ese tongeni apply ngeni ei pekin moni. Ka tongeni apply ika angei aninis ren noum application non sakopaten fosun ekis. Ewe application mi suk seni September 19, 2022 ngeni November 14, 2022. Ese kamo omw kopwe amasou. Ren omw kopwe apply, tota won www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Ika ke mochen aninis fanitan noum application, ka tongeni kokori ew ekkei community organizations mi tetenitiw non ewe website, ika kokori 360-972-1888. Ren omw kopwe apply

VIÐBURÐIR Thank you for showing up in May as we shared the stories, cultures, and contributions of our Asian, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander American (AANHPI) community The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and the Evergreen State College and local community organizations, invited all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. We had food vendors, performances, and activities for the entire family. The mission of this event was to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. This event on May 24 was held at The House of Welcome at the Evergreen State College. More than 950 people participated! Thank you for joining us. If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteer for our Heritage Month in the future, please c ontact us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com Give Us Feedback! Your support will help celebrate and uplift the diverse cultures and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in the South Puget Sound area. 1 to 5 hours of time commitment We are asking for volunteers who can offer their help from a minimum of 1 hr to 5 hr. You’re welcome to sign up based on your availability and still get to enjoy the event! APIC SPS will offer a designated room for breaks and snacks for our volunteers! Choose from a variety of roles We have many roles for our volunteers to choose from! Ranging from logistical support to stage coordination. You are welcome to try something new or contribute your skills to the AANHPI community. An opportunity to learn about the community! You will have an unique opportunity to meet and learn from amazing community members through working together. Community Service Hours are available for those who need them. Interested in joining us as a volunteer for this event? Sign up at the link below! Volunteer with us Getting to the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Whether you are coming from the north (Seattle, SeaTac Airport) or south (Portland): Take I-5 to Exit 104 and follow Highway 101 to the third exit (The Evergreen State College). Travel two miles on the Evergreen Parkway to the main campus entrance on your left. Parking is free and does not require a permit. Disabled Parking (DP) areas are noted on campus maps. Evergreen's address is 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA 98505, and the map link is here . You can park at the B or C parking lot. The walk to the House of Welcome will take 7-8 minutes. Intercity Transit buses run regularly to Evergreen from across Thurston County. Visit the Intercity Transit website for bus routes, schedules, and other transportation options. Join us! Whether you join us as a community member, vendor, or volunteer, we are excited to have you! Vendor and performance applications close on April 21, 2025. Learn More and Register PXL_20230520_212657081_edited IMG_0703_edited PXL_20230520_181424521 PXL_20230520_212657081_edited 1/79 Look at the vendors, performances, and activities we had at the event in 2023! Photos courtesy of Alicia Hall Crowley and video courtesy of the City of Olympia.

Markmið okkar APIC-South Puget Sound er staðráðið í að bjóða upp á aðgengilegar auðlindir fyrir Asíu- og Kyrrahafseyjarsamfélagið. Hér að neðan finnur þú úrræði um innflytjendamál, fæðuöryggi, kjósendaskráningu og fleira. Við erum að vinna að því að útvega fleiri tungumálaaðgengilegar heimildir og munum uppfæra þessa síðu þegar vinnan heldur áfram. Almennt fjármagn Horft til baka Áfram: Fræðsluúrræði gegn kynþáttafordómum og samfélagsminningar um borgaralega þátttöku National League of Women Voters Thurston County: Talsmenn fyrir sanngjarna heilbrigðisþjónustu, loftslagsbreytingar, umbætur á fjármögnun kosninga og herferða, landnotkun og menntun. Styrking Sanctuary Alliance: Olympia bandalag sem veitir innflytjendaréttindi, réttindi landbúnaðarverkafólks og COVID-19 úrræði. Athugaðu hér fyrir nýlegar uppfærslur á innflytjendastefnu. Þjóðernis- og trúarhópar CIELO (Latinx Nonprofit) Fyrsta Chuukese WA Women Association Islamic Center of Olympia Japanese American Citizens League Olympia Marshallese kvenfélag Kínverska félagið Olympia Area 2020 Asíu Kyrrahafs Ameríkuskýrsla Athugið: Þessar upplýsingar eru frá 2019 og innihalda staðbundnar APA auðlindir, fyrirtæki, tölfræði og áætlanir fyrir framtíðina.

Markmið okkar APIC-South Puget Sound er staðráðið í að bjóða upp á aðgengilegar auðlindir fyrir Asíu- og Kyrrahafseyjarsamfélagið. Hér að neðan finnur þú úrræði um innflytjendamál, fæðuöryggi, kjósendaskráningu og fleira. Við erum að vinna að því að útvega fleiri tungumálaaðgengilegar heimildir og munum uppfæra þessa síðu þegar vinnan heldur áfram. Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Immigration rights, lagaleg málsvörn, atkvæðisréttur og áætlanir um kynþáttaréttlæti Asian Pacific American Labour Alliance (APALA): Veitir pólitíska menntun, kjósendaskráningaráætlanir og þjálfun innan verkalýðshreyfingarinnar APA Justice: Talsmenn gegn kynþáttafordómum Asíu Kyrrahafs Bandaríkjamanna APIAVote: Tungumálaaðgengileg forrit um kosningar, borgaralega þátttöku og ungmennaþróun United Chinese Americans: Hvetur til borgaralegrar þátttöku, stjórnmálaþátttöku, æskulýðsfræðslu og varðveislu arfleifðar og menningar