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  • News | Asian Pacific Island

    Știri 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! Buletine informative anterioare 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 mai 2022 aprilie 2022 martie 2022 februarie 2022 ianuarie 2022 noiembrie 2021 octombrie 2021 septembrie 2021 august 2021 iulie 2021 mai 2021 aprilie 2021 ianuarie-martie 2021 decembrie 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

  • State Resources | Asian Pacific Island

    Misiunea noastră APIC-South Puget Sound se angajează să ofere resurse accesibile comunității din Asia și Pacific. Mai jos veți găsi resurse despre imigrație, securitate alimentară, înregistrarea alegătorilor și multe altele. Lucrăm pentru a oferi mai multe surse accesibile în limbă și vom actualiza această pagină pe măsură ce activitatea noastră continuă. 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 Căutare de resurse pentru rețeaua de solidaritate pentru imigranți din Washington: Listă cuprinzătoare de imigrare, îngrijire a familiei, COVID-19 și servicii juridice într-o bară de căutare ușor de găsit ACLU Washington: Legile poliției, drepturile de imigrare, resurse educaționale și multe altele APIC-Spokane: O altă filială locală a APIC care oferă resurse suplimentare Servicii de consiliere și recomandare pentru Asia: Centru pentru imigrare, servicii juridice, de ocupare a forței de muncă și servicii de îngrijire a copiilor din Seattle, cu medii lingvistice accesibile Americanii din Asia Pacific Islander for Civic Empowerment (APACE): Evenimente de educare și abilitare a alegătorilor Coaliția de la Washington pentru responsabilitatea poliției: Promoția pentru responsabilitatea poliției Alianța Comunitară din Washington: își propune să reducă decalajul de reprezentare a persoanelor de culoare în fiecare nivel de funcții alese din statul nostru-78ccde1930bd-bd-bd-bd-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-0-b-b-b-b-b Comisia Statului Washington pentru Afacerile Asia-Pacific-Americane: Resurse accesibile lingvistice privind combaterea COVID-19, dezagregarea datelor, resurse LGTBTQ+ și sisteme de raportare a crimelor motivate de ură

  • Educational Resources | Asian Pacific Island

    Resurse de afaceri APIC-South Puget Sound se angajează să ofere resurse accesibile comunității din Asia și Pacific. Mai jos veți găsi resurse despre resurse educaționale pentru școli, educatori și comunități. Dacă aveți oportunități suplimentare de a partaja, vă rugăm să vizitați pagina Contactați-ne și să ne trimiteți o notă. Lucrăm pentru a oferi mai multe surse accesibile în limbă și vom actualiza această pagină pe măsură ce activitatea noastră continuă. Oportunități de stagiu și burse Stagiu de vară OCA (termen limită de aplicare 30 ianuarie) Internship la Congres APAICS (termen limită de aplicare 28 ianuarie) Foaie de calcul cu resurse pentru studenții din Asia-American Stagii pentru studenți coreeni/asiatici americani Baza de date pentru burse pentru studenți din Asia Bursa Fundației 649 pentru liceeni din Asia de Est și de Sud-Est 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.

  • Anti-Asian Hate Resources | Asian Pacific Island

    Misiunea noastră Raportarea incidentelor motivate de ură Comisia pentru Afaceri Asia-Pacific-Americane Odată cu atenția recentă la nivel național asupra crimelor motivate de ură și a incidentelor de părtinire împotriva comunității asiatice, CAPAA a colectat resurse pentru raportarea crimelor motivate de ură, a incidentelor de părtinire și a discriminării. Dacă dvs. sau cineva pe care îl cunoașteți sunteți victima unei infracțiuni motivate de ură sau a unui incident de părtinire, avem resurse site-ul web CAPAA , inclusiv pagini de raportare guvernamentale și neguvernamentale, resurse de sănătate mintală și multe altele._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Departamentul de Justiție Combaterea crimelor motivate de ură este una dintre cele mai înalte priorități ale Departamentului de Justiție. În acest efort de a combate părtinirea și ura, DOJ a creat acest site web ca un portal centralizat pentru toate resursele sale privind crimele motivate de ură. Folosiți aceste resurse pentru a afla mai multe despre crimele motivate de ură, pentru a încuraja raportarea crimelor motivate de ură și pentru a face America mai sigură pentru toți. Raport Raport Răspuns rapid _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_Toolkit Vizualizați această prezentare de diapozitive pregătită de The Asian American Foundation pentru a afla mai multe despre datele actuale și despre cum le puteți adăuga la propriul set de instrumente . As you faceți clic pe linkul către trusa de instrumente, veți putea accesa răspuns rapid și alte resurse utile. Starea actuală a siguranței și securității AANHPI Abordarea noastră cu privire la siguranța comunității Lista de verificare: Cum să răspundeți la crimele motivate de ură și incidente Caietul de răspuns al comunității Pentru persoane fizice Pentru liderii comunității Vezi setul de instrumente aici Resurse educaționale pentru violența anti-asiatică Mii de grupuri AAPI din diverse sectoare pot continua munca pentru a construi puterea și a distruge țapul ispășitor xenofob, miturile minorităților model și stereotipul perpetuu al străinilor care influențează și limitează viețile americanilor din Asia. Iată câteva acțiuni pe care le puteți întreprinde chiar acum și investiți în continuare: Contactați districtele școlare despre care includ istoria Asia-Americană și subiecte contemporane în programa școlară . Vizitați the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center's Book Dragon pentru mai multe despre experiența Asia Pacific American prin literatură. Urmează formarea spectatorilor pentru a educa și a da putere aliaților să elimine stereotipurile asia-americane care duc la micro-agresiuni și insulte rasiale care resping, reduc și disprețuiesc asiaticii americani. Țineți spațiu pentru a discuta despre modul în care rasismul anti-asiatic și rasismul față de alte comunități de culoare sunt legate. Efectuați a „Cunoaște-ți drepturile” pentru a reduce ura din Asia-American și a crește responsabilitatea pentru acțiunile rasiste. Aprofundați-vă înțelegerea istoriei asiatice-americane urmărind „Asiaticii americani”, pe postul local PBS pentru o perspectivă proaspătă a istoriei, implicată într-o istorie proaspătă. contează astăzi. Stand Against Hatred : Asian Americans Advancing Justice urmărește incidentele de părtinire. Prin împărtășirea a ceea ce ați experimentat sau ați asistat, puteți educa publicul, împuterniciți ceilalți, arătați furnizorilor de servicii acolo unde este nevoie de ajutor și consolidați eforturile de advocacy pentru răspunsul și prevenirea crimelor motivate de ură. Formulare disponibile în engleză, chineză (tradițională și simplificată), coreeană și vietnameză. Formular de incident de ură AAPI – Asian Pacific American Advocates este dedicat promovării bunăstării sociale, politice și economice a asiaticilor americani și a insulelor din Pacific (AAPI). Trimiterea incidentelor de ură prin intermediul acestui formular ne va ajuta OCA – Avocații Asian Pacific American să monitorizeze ura față de AAPI din toată țara. Stop AAPI Hate – Consiliul pentru Politică și Planificare din Asia Pacific (A3PCON) și China pentru Acțiune Afirmativă (CAA) au lansat acest centru de raportare pentru a permite membrilor comunității să raporteze incidentele de ură pe care le-au experimentat. Informațiile individuale, inclusiv detaliile personale de identificare, vor fi păstrate confidențiale și vor fi partajate numai cu permisiunea. În total, informațiile vor fi utilizate pentru asistență, advocacy și educație. Formulare disponibile în engleză, vietnameză, chineză, coreeană, khmer, thailandeză și japoneză. Consultați resursele locale și alte materiale educaționale, cum ar fi: Podcast de comutare de cod Centrul de resurse pentru studenți- Districtul școlar Shelton Forumul de imigrare cu Liga Femeilor Alegătorilor (Înregistrare) Proiectul AAJC de profilare anti-rasală Oferirea de asistență comunităților AAPI Luați legătura cu colegii și vecinii dvs. AAPI, verificându-vă și arătându-vă preocupările, bunăstarea lor și oferiți ajutor. Educați-vă cu privire la modul de intervenție în cazul în care vă confruntați cu incidente de ură sau sunteți martori. Stop AAPI Hate oferă sfaturi de siguranță. Angajați-vă să fiți anti-rasist, învățând despre istoria AAPI. Vă recomandăm să începeți prin a consulta acest five-part PBS -Special-PBS81905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d. bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Raportați și încurajați raportarea violenței și hărțuirii. Comisia Statului Washington pentru Afacerile Asia-Pacific-Americane îndeamnă să raporteze toate incidentele/crimele motivate de ură. Trimiterea incidentelor de ură prin intermediul acestui formular ( Formularul de incident de ură AAPI _cc781905-5cde-3194-3194-bb3cf) Avocații din Asia Pacific American monitorizează ura față de AAPI din întreaga țară. Luați în considerare donarea la cauzelor AAPI, afacerilor și chiar victimelor și familiilor victimei. Faceți cunoștință cu comunitățile dvs. locale AAPI și consultați organizații precum the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition-South Puget Sound _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58S_(APICcf58S_). Puteți să vă alăturați dialogului cu membrii comunității , să căutați oportunități de voluntariat și să vă informați cu privire la actualizările locale.

  • Our Mission and Vision | Asian Pacific Island

    Misiunea noastră Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) este o coaliție non-partizană care promovează accesul echitabil la servicii medicale și umane competente din punct de vedere cultural și accesibile din punct de vedere lingvistic, dezvoltarea economică pentru întreprinderile mici, drepturile civile și ale omului, accesul egal la educație și alte preocupări ale API-urilor. . Încurajăm și promovăm participarea civică a insulelor din Pacificul din Asia și America (AAPI) în procesele electorale și de politici publice. a lua legatura Contactați co-președintele/directorul de program: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , sau co-președintele Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net și apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com dacă aveți întrebări. 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.

  • AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration | Asian Pacific Island

    EVENIMENTE 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

  • Old About Us | Asian Pacific Island

    Misiunea noastră Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) este o coaliție non-partizană care promovează accesul echitabil la servicii medicale și umane competente din punct de vedere cultural și accesibile din punct de vedere lingvistic, dezvoltarea economică pentru întreprinderile mici, drepturile civile și ale omului, accesul egal la educație și alte preocupări ale API-urilor. . Încurajăm și promovăm participarea civică a insulelor din Pacificul din Asia și America (AAPI) în procesele electorale și de politici publice. a lua legatura Contactați co-președintele/directorul de program: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , sau co-președintele Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net și apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com dacă aveți întrebări. 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.

  • AANHPI Heritage Month Registration | Asian Pacific Island

    EVENIMENTE Register Policies Contact Us May 24, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm at Evergreen State College Longhouse AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Vendors and Performers 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, invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. The mission of this event is to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. This event is free and open to all. Look at the vendors, performances, and activities we had at the event in 2024! Application Deadline: April 21, 2025 Vendor, Resource, and Program Applications are closed! Please join us for the event on May 24 from 11 am - 4 pm Arts and Crafts Vendor The AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration showcases all types of handmade arts and activities! Show and sell your handmade products with us this year! Registration closed! Resource and Info Tables Are you with a non-profit organization that wants to reach a broader audience? Find out how we can collaborate by hosting a resource and information table. Registration closed! Workshops Let's celebrate our heritage by learning about various cultures and traditions! Ready to host a workshop at the event? Register here if you're interested in teaching attendees through crafts, art, and more! Registration closed! Food Vendor Want to share your delicious cultural or ethnic foods with our attendees? Sign up here! Registration closed! Program or Performance Are you excited to showcase your talents and activities with an engaged audience? This event may be perfect for you! Please join us! Registration closed! Volunteer Want to help create an unforgettable event for our AANHPI community? Help as a volunteer on the day of our event with a flexible schedule! You can choose if you want to help with logistics, stage coordination, or more! Register Vendor Applications Vendor Policies Set Up Approved applicants will get detailed information for set-up prior to the event. Set up times will be the day of. A table and chairs will be provided based on your application. Vendors are responsible for other furnishings (tablecloth, additional chairs, display, etc.). See the online registration form for more pricing information. Electricity Limited electricity is available upon request. Please bring your own extension cord. Extension cords are not available for rent or purchase on site. Vendor Policies Contact Us Do you have questions about becoming a vendor or performer? Fill out the form below or contact us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Contact Us Vă mulțumim pentru trimitere! Trimite

  • 2026 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebra... | Asian Pacific Island

    EVENIMENTE 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.

  • National Resources | Asian Pacific Island

    Misiunea noastră APIC-South Puget Sound se angajează să ofere resurse accesibile comunității din Asia și Pacific. Mai jos veți găsi resurse despre imigrație, securitate alimentară, înregistrarea alegătorilor și multe altele. Lucrăm pentru a oferi mai multe surse accesibile în limbă și vom actualiza această pagină pe măsură ce activitatea noastră continuă. Asiaticii americani care promovează justiția: Drepturi de imigrare, susținere juridică, drepturi de vot și programe de justiție rasială Alianța Muncii Asia-Pacific Americană (APALA): Oferă educație politică, programe de înregistrare a alegătorilor și formare în cadrul mișcării muncitorești Justiție APA: Avocați împotriva profilării rasiale a americanilor din Asia Pacific APIAVote: Programe accesibile în limbaj despre vot, angajament civic și dezvoltarea tinerilor Chinezii americani uniți: Încurajează participarea civică, angajamentul politic, educația tinerilor și conservarea patrimoniului și a culturii

  • WIRF-Spanish | Asian Pacific Island

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