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イベント 7/19/25 Event: Avoiding Chemical Toxins with OACA On Saturday, July 19 the Olympia Area Chinese Association will host a special environmental lecture by Mr. Mingta Lin, who will share his expertise on how to avoid chemical toxins. Register here AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and the Evergreen State College and local community organizations, invited all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. We had food vendors, performances, and activities for the entire family. The mission of this event was to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. This event was free and open to all. Event Day: May 24, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm Event Day Address: House of Welcomes'gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: House of Welcome (The Evergreen State College Longhouse), 2800 Dogtooth Ln NW, Olympia, WA 98505 Our highlight video from the event will be shared shortly, so stay tuned! In order to know what you enjoyed or what can be improved from our event, please fill out the feedback form below. Feedback Form My Roots Story What are your immigrant roots? How did you come to call the U.S. your home? We are inviting YOU, the Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders, to share your story and make sure our collective experiences are seen, heard, and remembered. To participate, spend a few minutes filling out this form below for the chance to see yourself featured on the APIC SPS website or social media accounts as a part of the #MyRootsStory project. Your story will help others feel connected to their immigrant heritage and inspire them to share it with the world. For those whose immigrant stories are under threat or still unfolding due to the current political moment, we realize there are risks to sharing your experience online. Whatever information you choose to share with us will stay anonymous and will only be shared, with your permission, on the APIC SPS website and/or social media accounts as a part of the #MyRootsStory project, launching on May 24. Please share your story before the end of the month . Your voice matters. You matter. So thank you for sharing your story! Share Your Story Thurston Forward: A DEI Summit for Progress We had a wonderful conversation during our May DEI Summit! This event fostered collaborative action among community leaders and individuals who are passionate about making a difference. We invited all who live, work, study, or play in Thurston County and are committed to advocating for marginalized groups to come together and take part in solutions. This summit was an opportunity to engage with others who share a vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and just community. Check back on our events page in the future to get involved for our 2026 DEI Summit! Race Dialogue Our 6th annual Race Dialogue was held on March 29th, 2025. The goal of this dialogue was to inform us how racism hurts us all, and how we can be effective allies to each other. We aim to empower everyone with the tools needed to have uncomfortable yet constructive conversations in the context of their own unique lived experiences within their communities. This was an opportunity to form collaborations with other like-minded organizations and individuals. We were joined by speakers: Golden Neal, Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Denise Miño, and Kristin Ang. Watch some highlights from the event here or check out our YouTube channel! Citizenship Applications Assitance Clinics APIC SPS partnered with OneAmerica and other local organizations to offer a Citizenship Clinic on March 15! This event was open to legal permanent residents/Green Card holders who wanted to take the next step and become a US citizen. Please note that in order to participate as an applicant, the person must have called or texted in advance to register. The number to call or text was (206) 926-3924 . To learn more about OneAmerica, visit their website here. English WNA volunteer flyer 3-15-2-25 (1) Spanish English 1/7 APIC Democracy Summit APIC's Democracy Summit happened on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at the Tacoma Dome. Every four years, the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Washington holds a Democracy Summit with the goal of encouraging and promoting culturally meaningful and holistic civic engagement in our communities, and creating a space for our communities to collectivize around the issues that matter most to us. The summit is an opportunity for our culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse AANHPI communities to come together and make sure our elected officials or candidates see, hear, and understand our collective power. Watch our highlights in the videos below! 2024 Democracy Summit 2024 Democracy Summit 動画を再生 シェア 全チャンネル この動画 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr リンクをコピー リンクをコピーしました Search videos 動画を検索… 再生中 (Candidate Forum) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 24:25 動画を再生 再生中 ((Full)) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 03:50:51 動画を再生 再生中 (Highlights) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 15:32 動画を再生 Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication 2024's leadership development event, "Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication," was held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at the Lacey Community Meeting Room . This event focused on enhancing communication skills, fostering understanding across diverse groups, and developing more leadership skills that can bridge divides and inspire unity. Keep your eye out for our 2025 Leadership Event coming up this year! View the Recording Here

ニュース 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! 過去のニュースレター 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 2022年5月 2022年4月 2022年3月 2022年2月 2022年1月 2021年11月 2021年10月 2021年9月 2021年8月 2021年7月 2021年5月 2021年4月 2021年1月から3月 2020年12月 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

COVID-19レリーフ 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 7/19/25 Event: Avoiding Chemical Toxins with OACA On Saturday, July 19, the Olympia Area Chinese Association will host a special environmental lecture by Mr. Mingta Lin, who will share his expertise on how to avoid chemical toxins. Register here Monkeypox Phoneline and Updates Have any questions related to the Monkeypox Virus (MPV)? People across Washington can now call 1-833-829-HELP to get their questions answered! Language assistance is available in 240 languages. Please see more details about the resource here. For additional information about the Monkeypox virus, to access frequently asked questions (FAQS) and to keep up to date with case count, please visit the DOH MPV webpage available in English or Spanish . The webpage will soon be available in Russian, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Somali, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic, Punjabi, Cambodian and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). The CDC website on Monkeypox also lists ways that it can be spread, signs and symptoms, and what to do if you are sick. Visit the site here . より良い健康のために私たちのブースターショットを取得する 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 経口治療 スワイプして他の言語を表示してください！ 1/5 言語ベースのCovidリソースと推奨事項 COVID-19ガイダンスの変更に伴い、DOHは更新されたコンテンツを40の言語（多くのAANHPIを含む）に翻訳するために積極的に取り組んでいます。 翻訳版にアクセスするには： Visit https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/resources-and-recommendations 画面の右上隅にある茶色の長方形を見つけます。この長方形には、ページの現在の言語が表示され、ドロップダウンメニューを示す矢印が付いています。 ドロップダウンメニューから矢印とお好みの言語を選択します。 選択した言語で利用可能な翻訳されたCOVID-19ガイダンスがページに表示されます。 DOH releasedは、今週、次のドキュメントの翻訳版をリリースしました。これらのドキュメントは、DOHのWebサイトで入手できます。 非医療施設および一般市民向けの症状決定木（PDF） COVID-19（PDF） の誰かにさらされた可能性がある場合 の対処方法 COVID-19（PDF）が陽性の場合の対処 方法 親と保護者のための言語ベースのCOVID小児ワクチンリソース リソースは次の言語で利用できます。 英語 、 スペイン語 、 アムハラ語 、 アラビア語 、 _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Hmong 、 Japanese 、 Korean 、 Lao 、S omali 、_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b -136bad -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ヒンディー語 、 ネパール語 、 パンジャブ語、 タミル 語 、_ ウルドゥー語 、 タイ語 これは、COVID小児ワクチンに関する情報といくつかの一般的なCOVIDワクチン情報のコミュニティ生成リストです。リンクはコミュニティメンバーによって共有されており、翻訳の正確性については精査されていないことに注意してください。家族に提供するリソースの選択には注意が必要です。 ここでリソースを見る COVID-19の影響とアジア人への考慮事項 アジア系アメリカ人COVID-19体験レポート byNYUアジア系アメリカ人健康研究センター（CSAAH） 教育、コミュニケーション、およびアウトリーチリソース ワシントン州アジア太平洋アメリカ問題委員会COVID-19リソース _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_PIVOT によるベトナム語のCOVID-19リソース： ベトナムのファクトチェック _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_and_cc781905-5cde -3194 SEARACCOVID-19ベトナム語のリソース 東南アジアリソースアクションセンター（SEARAC）によって編集されました。 モン族COVID-19ワクチンコミュニケーションツールキット：Cov Qauv Lus Siv Tau Rau Tej Pej Xeem Zej Zog thiab Koom Haum Kev Ntseeg 東南アジアのディアスポラCOVID-19リソースハブ 一緒に資源を提唱するアジア太平洋島民連合 COVID-19ワクチンPSAネパールシアトルソサエティ . ネパールシアトルソサエティからのビデオ公共サービスの発表はワクチン接種を奨励しています 難民と移民コミュニティのために 移民と難民のためのCOVID-19ワクチンの信頼を築くためのディスカッションガイド（PDF） 難民、移民、移民コミュニティのための国立リソースセンター翻訳されたリソースライブラリ COVID-19ワクチン101ウェビナー：難民、移民、移民のコミュニティで働く人々のためのガイダンス カノンマガジンワシントン大学アンドレイシュバリコフの信頼できる宗教コミュニティリーダーおよび分子細胞生物学の博士課程の候補者とともに、COVID-19関連のワクチントピックと躊躇に対処するロシアのQ＆Aを50〜51ページでご覧ください。 尊敬されているコミュニティメンバーであるタラジョーンズ博士からのTitreAvvalの記事| ペルシア語 | 英語 推奨事項とリソースページ（36以上の言語でフィルタリング） ワシントン連帯移民ネットワークCOVID-19ワクチンはあなたの権利を知っています（PPTX）（ソーシャルメディアの投稿） ワシントン連帯移民ネットワークCOVID-19ワクチンはあなたの権利を知っていますワンページャー（PDF） | スペイン語 ソマリア健康委員会–COVID-19ハブ | ソマリア | _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb

立法案トラッカー 2022年の立法会議は終了しました！ 今年通過しなかった法案は、次の会議（2023）で再提出する必要があり、新しい法案番号が付けられます。 APIC優先法案/ポリシー 移民のための健康格差 2024年以降、すべてのワシントン州民（移民ステータスに関係なく）の健康保険プログラムを開始するために、追加予算に12.131百万ドル が割り当てられました。 文書化されていない移民の失業手当 合格しなかった： 課題-政治的意志、雇用主の貢献、連邦政府の禁止事項との相互作用、雇用保障局との懸念 成功—物語の変化、エージェンシーからの関与による強力なポリシー 手ごろな価格の住宅への資金提供 7億840万ドル は、私たちのコミュニティの家庭性と手頃な価格の住宅問題に対する恒久的な解決策に投資しました（これまでで最も多い） 国際家族正義連合（IFJC）への資金提供 $150,000を要求しました。長谷川上院議員は上院側に予算条件を提出したが、資金は下院と上院のどちらの予算にも含まれていなかった。この理由は明確ではなく、回答を得るために取り組んでいます。 難民の第三国定住のための国家資金 アフガニスタン難民の第三国定住に2,000 万ドル、ウクライナ難民の第三国定住に2,000万ドル が割り当てられました。_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ 刑務所のプライバシーとトランスジェンダーの正義 ESHB 1956が可決され、3月31日にインスレー知事によって署名されました。 言語アクセス HB 1153が可決され、3月10日にインスレー知事によって署名されました。実装プロセスを支援したい場合は、多文化家族のためのオープンドアに連絡してください。 投票の正義 SB 5182諮問投票の排除 ：合格しなかった SB 5636安全な自動投票者登録 ：合格しませんでしたが、interim で実施される調査に25,000ドルを割り当てる予算条件が可決されました。 SB 5597 WA投票権法の強化 ：合格しませんでしたが、データ収集に焦点を当てた予算条件が可決されました SB 5583刑務所ゲリマンダーの終了 ：合格 働く家族の税額控除 HB 1888が可決され、コミュニティへの働きかけのために州の予算に1,000万ドル が割り当てられました。 中絶ケアへのアクセス HB1851合格

アドボカシーと市民の関与 Register for APIC's Democracy Summit: Sept. 27, 2024 This year's Democracy Summit will be announced later this year. Keep track of our Events page to register and be part of making sure our elected officials see, hear, and understand our culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse AANHPI communities. Visit The Events Page Your Voice Matters! You can submit written or video testimony on bills! Use the Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 to send a message to legislators with one phone call. You can also give testimony from the Legislature here . To sign in with your position on a bill, start here . Select the House or the Senate, the Committee, the date and time, then the bill number you would like to comment on. The most effective testimony is when you speak for yourself and explain your personal interest in the bill. Learn more about the legislative processes with these guides: Strengthening Sanctuary's first steps to understanding legisla tion How to prepare for a visit with yo ur legislator How to track a bill Understanding the legislative process in WA State 2024 Asian American & Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Voter Maps The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) partnered with KAYA Strategik to develop a density map on Asian American eligible voter populations in Washington State. Asians comprise 12% (888,309) of Washington's population and 9% (474,053) of the citizen voting age population in Washington. Counties with the largest Asian AIC eligible voting populations: King County (254,657), Snohomish County (62,449), Pierce County (56,138), Clark County (20,594), Thurston County (14,875). Largest Asian ethnic group of eligible voters in Washington: Filipinos (~114,000), Chinese, except Taiwanese (~98,000), Vietnamese (~63,000), Korean (~60,000), Japanese (~57,000). The Secretary of State provides voter registration forms in 23 languages including العربية , Bengali , မြန်မာ , 中文 , Farsi , Hindi , 日本語 , អក្សរខ្មែរ , 한국어 , ພາສາລາວ, Punjabi , Tagalog , and Tiếng Việt . Asian American Voter Map Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Voter Map Census Updates The U.S. Census Bureau has formally invited the public to share their input and ideas for an improved 2030 Census. The invitation comes in the form of a Federal Register Notice published on August 17, 2022. You can find Frequently Asked Questions about the census here . The new Census website can now be used to produce a quick report with the current census data from 2020. Explore your area. Read more (Full Ver.) 2025 A&NHPI Legislative Day, Feb. 13th 2025. 動画を再生 (Highlight Ver.) 2025 A&NHPI Legislative Day, Feb. 13th 2025. 動画を再生 2025 Legislative Day 動画を見る シェア 全チャンネル この動画 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr リンクをコピー リンクをコピーしました シェア チャンネル情報 閉じる API立法週間 APIC SPSのリーダーと友人は、2月2日から3日までの仮想API立法週間活動に参加し、APICWAの多くの立法上の優先事項を提唱しました。参加の呼びかけに答えてくれてありがとう！ Pew Research: When surveying small populations, some approaches are more inclusive than others Survey researchers increasingly recognize that a single survey of the general public can rarely represent the views of small groups of Americans. Such surveys frequently have too few interviews with certain populations – such as smaller religious or racial or ethnic groups – for those voices to be heard. Read more Pew Research: The Asian American Experience In the fall of 2021, Pew Research Center undertook the largest focus group study it had ever conducted to hear Asian Americans talk about their lived experiences in America. Read more 更新の再区画 2021年に、私たちはワシントンの Redistricting Justice の連立に参加しました。そこでは、部族の境界と色のコミュニティが新しい地区の境界線で表されるように共同で取り組んでいます。新しい地区の線が引かれました。一部の立法地区では、 が 変更された_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ が変更された可能性があり、代表者/上院議員も一緒に変更された可能性があります。 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ RJWA 4月の更新 ：連立はVRA訴訟を終了することを決定しました。この決定がなされた理由について詳しくは、こちら をご覧ください。 詳細については、ワシントンの再区画正義（RJW） . をご覧ください。 Stay Updated on Legislation How to access the legislature remotely Find your district and representative s Bill Information Page Once you select a bill, you can email a COMMENT to your legislator , or you can subscribe to email NOTIFICATIONS for updates. How to read a bill Tips for virtual/remote advocacy How a bill becomes law View updates on these bills on our Legislative Tracker! 2020年国勢調査 国勢調査の重要性について詳しく説明しているビデオ（英語と中国語で利用可能）をご覧ください。私たちが学んだデータは、私たちにふさわしい利益、資金、表現を得るのに役立ちます。 英語 中文

ポリシーの目的 今年、APICは、次のポリシーアジェンダがワシントン州のAPIコミュニティの生活を改善するために不可欠であると考えています。 LEPパスウェイの資金を維持する Limited English Proficient（LEP）Pathwaysの主な目標は、職業訓練、第二言語としての英語（ESL）クラス、仕事のサポート、社会福祉を通じて、難民と移民の経済的自給自足を促進することです。 LEP Pathwaysプログラムへの資金提供を維持することにより、低所得で限られた英語を話す移民をよりよくサポートすることができます。 帰化サービスへの資金提供を維持する 帰化サービスは、難民や移民、主に障害者や高齢者が、USCIS N-400帰化申請書と手数料免除のリクエスト、アメリカの歴史と市民のクラス、面接の準備を完了するための支援を通じて市民権を取得するのに役立ちます。帰化サービスへの資金を維持することにより、私たちは州内の移民や難民により良いサービスを提供することができます。 COFAヘルスケアと歯科保険の確保と維持 ワシントン州のCOFA医療プログラムは、連邦医療給付へのアクセスから除外されたCOFA市民に不可欠な健康と歯科治療を提供します。議会は最近、COFA移民のメディケイド資格を回復するための法律を可決しましたが、ワシントン州は、文化的および言語的な実施が完了するまで、補償が提供されることを保証する必要があります。 ワシントンの文書化されていない労働者に救済を提供する 既存の失業手当や連邦政府の刺激策から除外された文書化されていないワシントン市民は、COVID-19パンデミックの際に特に大きな打撃を受けました。失業資格を拡大する一時的な緊急プログラムを通じてであろうと、ワシントン移民救済基金を通じてより広範な資金提供を通じてであろうと、すべての労働者は移民の状況に関係なく救済を受けるに値します。 労働家族税額控除の更新版である回復リベートの制定 回復リベートは、他の連邦税制上の優遇措置から不当に除外された移民労働者を含む、低所得の人々のポケットに現金を戻すでしょう。低所得の世帯を対象とした現金刺激策は、ワシントンの逆進税法によって最も被害を受けた世帯に利益が向けられることも保証します。 さらに、私たちの立法上の優先事項に加えて、APICは常に資本プロジェクトを通じて私たちのコミュニティへの投資の必要性を高めてきました。今年は、次の資本プロジェクトへの支援を求めています。 アジア太平洋文化センター ラオス文化センターのユナイテッドコミュニティ AIPACE 寄付するリンクでこのサイトを後で更新します。 APICポリシーの優先順位 移民改革、LGBTQ +アドボカシー、教育改革、COVID-19対策に関するAPICの姿勢について学びます。

コミュニティへの働きかけ 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.

コミュニティへの働きかけ 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 サウスピュージェットサウンドのアジア太平洋島民連合、サーストン郡の女性有権者連盟、ハートスパークルプレーヤー、ウィンドウシートメディア、ワシントン州アジア太平洋アメリカ問題委員会、サウスピュージェットサウンドのコミュニティ財団、サンクチュアリアライアンスの強化、サウスサウンドの多文化サービスセンターは、2022年3月26日にこのレースダイアログを主催しました。 この対話の目的は、学校から刑務所へのパイプラインに関する教育と刑事法制度について話し合うことでした。スピーカーのLiezlTomasRebugioとReikoCallnerに感謝します。_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ 文化ワークショップ APIC-SPSは毎月第2土曜日に文化ワークショップを開催しています。次のイベントについては、[イベント]タブにアクセスしてください。

私たちの使命 APIC-サウスピュージェットサウンドは、アジア太平洋諸島民のコミュニティにアクセス可能なリソースを提供することに取り組んでいます。以下に、移民、食料安全保障、有権者登録などに関するリソースがあります。私たちは、より多くの言語でアクセス可能なソースを提供するように取り組んでおり、作業が進むにつれてこのページを更新します。 正義を推進するアジア系アメリカ人： 移民権、法的擁護、投票権、人種的正義プログラム アジア太平洋アメリカ労働同盟（APALA）： 政治 教育、有権者登録プログラム、および労働運動内のトレーニングを 提供します APA正義： アジア太平洋諸島系アメリカ人の人種プロファイリングに反対する支持者 APIAVote： 投票、市民参加、青少年育成に関する言語対応プログラム ユナイテッドチャイニーズアメリカン： 市民参加、政治的関与、青少年教育、遺産と文化の保護を奨励します

私たちの使命 APIC-サウスピュージェットサウンドは、アジア太平洋諸島民のコミュニティにアクセス可能なリソースを提供することに取り組んでいます。以下に、移民、食料安全保障、有権者登録などに関するリソースがあります。私たちは、より多くの言語でアクセス可能なソースを提供するように取り組んでおり、作業が進むにつれてこのページを更新します。 Office of Financial Management (OFM) Population Report: Washington State's Immigrant Population 2010-21 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 ワシントン移民連帯ネットワークリソースファインダー： 移民、家族ケア、COVID-19、および法律サービスの包括的なリストを見つけやすい検索バーに表示 ACLUワシントン： 警察法、移民権、教育リソースなど APIC- スポケーン： 追加のリソースを提供するAPICの別のローカルブランチ アジアのカウンセリングおよび紹介サービス： シアトルを拠点とする移民、法律、雇用、およびアクセス可能な言語環境を備えた育児サービスセンター 市民のエンパワーメントのためのアジア太平洋諸島系アメリカ人（APACE）： 有権者の教育とエンパワーメントのイベント 警察の説明責任のためのワシントン連立： 警察の説明責任の擁護 ワシントンコミュニティアライアンス： _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_州内の選挙で選ばれたあらゆるレベルの有権者の代表のギャップを埋めることを目的としています ワシントン州アジア太平洋アメリカ問題委員会： COVID-19救済、データ分解、LGTBTQ +リソース、およびヘイトクライム報告システムに関する言語アクセス可能なリソース

ビジネスリソース APIC-サウスピュージェットサウンドは、アジア太平洋諸島民のコミュニティにアクセス可能なリソースを提供することに取り組んでいます。以下に、学校、教育者、コミュニティ向けの教育リソースに関するリソースを示します。共有する機会が他にもある場合は、お問い合わせページにアクセスして、メモを送信してください。私たちは、より多くの言語でアクセス可能なソースを提供するように取り組んでおり、作業が進むにつれてこのページを更新します。 インターンシップと奨学金の機会 OCAサマーインターンシップ（1月30日適用期限） APAICSコングレスショナルインターンシップ（1月28日適用期限） アジア系アメリカ人学生リソーススプレッドシート 韓国/アジア系アメリカ人の学生インターンシップ アジアの学生奨学金データベース 東南アジアの高校生のための財団649奨学金 AA NHPI Resource Directories Asian Americans Advancing Justice has a National Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Resource Directory to help you find service providers and community organizations across the country who serve the Asian American community. Seek Mental Health Help: AMHC has a directory of mental health providers available through their website. Asians for Mental Health has developed a directory of Asian therapists in the United States. Asians for Mental Health was created to help Asians feel seen, heard, and empowered in their journeys toward better mental health. AANHPI Heritage Education Forum: Our Past, Present, & Future In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2024, we hosted an education forum to acknowledge the lives, history, achievements and contributions of our community. Watch a recording of the event! Financial Aid for College College and Career Knowledge Complete Book English Book | Spanish Book | Vietnamese Book | Ukrainian Book | Somali Book | Russian Book | Arabic Book Over the past several years, a team of organizations worked together to create the College & Career Knowledge Project, consisting of digital handouts compiled into a workbook designed to support college and career education planning. Full workbooks can be ordered through the 12th Year Campaign, and digital copies are also available. Lesson plans will be available later in 2023-24 for each chapter of the workbook to be used to guide students through the College & Career Knowledge content. Financial Aid Trifold English | Arabic | Chuukese | Marshallese | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese This 6-page trifold is for students and families. It provides an overview of financial aid, what Washington State aid looks like, and includes myth/facts, and how to apply. Financial Aid Monthly Templates for Schools English | Arabic | Chuukese | Marshallese | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese You can download templates with college readiness and financial aid information for grades 7-12. These templates can be printed or emailed, posted online, or handed out at workshops, schools, or sporting events.

私たちの使命 Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound（APIC SPS）は、文化的に有能で言語的にアクセス可能な健康と福祉サービスへの公平なアクセス、中小企業の経済発展、市民と人権、教育への平等なアクセス、およびAPIの他の懸念を促進する無党派の連合です。 。私たちは、選挙および公共政策プロセスへのアジア系アメリカ人太平洋諸島民（AAPI）の市民参加を奨励および促進します。 コンタクト 共同議長/プログラムディレクター：Lin Crowley、@ lincrowley@gmail.com 、または共同議長のBrian Lock @ brian_lock @ comcast.net＆apic.southpugetsound@gmail.comに質問がある場合は連絡してください。