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Nyheter 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! Tidigare nyhetsbrev 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 maj 2022 april 2022 mars 2022 februari 2022 januari 2022 november 2021 oktober 2021 september 2021 augusti 2021 juli 2021 maj 2021 april 2021 Januari-mars 2021 december 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

Vårt uppdrag APIC-South Puget Sound har förbundit sig att erbjuda tillgängliga resurser till samhället i Asien och Stillahavsöarna. Nedan hittar du resurser om invandring, livsmedelstrygghet, röstregistrering med mera. Vi arbetar på att tillhandahålla fler språktillgängliga källor och kommer att uppdatera den här sidan allt eftersom vårt arbete fortsätter. 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: Omfattande lista över immigration, familjevård, covid-19 och juridiska tjänster i en lätt att hitta sökfältet ACLU Washington: Polislagar , immigrationsrättigheter, utbildningsresurser och mer APIC-Spokane: En annan lokal gren av APIC som erbjuder ytterligare resurser Asiatiska rådgivnings- och remisstjänster: Seattle-baserat centrum för immigration, juridik, sysselsättning och barnomsorg med tillgängliga språkmiljöer Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment (APACE): Evenemang för väljarutbildning och bemyndigande Washington Coalition for Police Accountability: Police accountability advocacy Washington Community Alliance: Syftar till att minska representationsklyftan för färgade på alla nivåer av förtroendevalda ämbeten i vår delstat-4cbad-58d-7819305bcf819_51c51c7819351c7819_51cf5cf7819_51cf5cf781935bcf7819_51cf5cd Washington State Commission for the Asian Pacific American Affairs: Språktillgängliga resurser om COVID-19-hjälp, datauppdelning, HGTBTQ+-resurser och rapporteringssystem för hatbrott

Vårt uppdrag Rapportera hatincidenter kommissionen för asiatiska Stillahavs-amerikanska frågor Med det senaste nationella rampljuset på hatbrott och partiskhetshändelser mot det asiatiska samhället har CAPAA samlat in resurser för att rapportera hatbrott, partiskhetshändelser och diskriminering. Om du eller någon du känner är ett offer för ett hatbrott eller en partisk incident har vi resources CAPAA:s webbplats , inklusive rapporteringssidor för statliga och icke-statliga rapporter, resurser för mental hälsa och mer._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ justitiedepartementet Att bekämpa hatbrott är en av justitiedepartementets högsta prioriteringar. I detta försök att bekämpa partiskhet och hat skapade DOJ denna webbplats som en centraliserad portal för alla dess resurser för hatbrott. Använd dessa resurser för att lära dig mer om hatbrott, uppmuntra rapportering av hatbrott och göra Amerika säkrare för alla. Rapportera Rapportera Rapid R esponse Toolkit Se detta bildspel utarbetat av The Asian American Foundation för att lära dig mer om aktuell data och hur du kan lägga till din egen verktygslåda. _d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-208713b_6c Som you klickar på länken till verktygssatsen, kommer du att få tillgång till snabba svar och andra användbara resurser. Det aktuella tillståndet för AANHPI Säkerhet och säkerhet Vår strategi för samhällssäkerhet Checklista: Hur man reagerar på hatbrott och incidenter Community Response Playbook För privatpersoner För samhällsledare Se Toolkit här Utbildningsresurser för anti-asiatiskt våld Tusentals AAPI-grupper från olika sektorer kan fortsätta arbetet med att bygga makt och bryta ner främlingsfientliga syndabockar, modellminoritetsmyter och eviga utlänningsstereotyper av asiatiska amerikanska liv som påverkar och begränsar livet. Här är några åtgärder som du kan vidta just nu och investera i att gå vidare: Kontakta skoldistrikt about införlivande av asiatisk amerikansk historia och samtida ämnen i skolans läroplan . Besök the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center's Book Dragon för mer om den asiatiska Stillahavsamerikanska erfarenheten genom litteratur. Ta åskådarutbildning för att utbilda och bemyndiga allierade att utrota asiatiska amerikanska stereotyper som leder till mikroaggressioner och rasistiska förtal som avfärdar, minskar och nedsätter asiatiska amerikaner. Håll utrymme för att diskutera hur anti-asiatisk rasism och rasism mot andra färgade gemenskaper hänger ihop. Genomför a "Känn dina rättigheter" -utbildning för att minska hatet från asiatiska amerikaner och öka ansvaret för rasistiska handlingar. Fördjupa din förståelse för asiatisk amerikansk historia genom att titta på "Asiatiska amerikaner", på din lokala PBS station och engagera dig i ett djärvt perspektiv för ett fräscht perspektiv spelar roll idag. Stand Against Hatred : Asian Americans Advancing Justice spårar incidenter av partiskhet. Genom att dela med dig av vad du upplevt eller bevittnat kan du utbilda allmänheten, stärka andra, visa tjänsteleverantörer var hjälp behövs och stärka insatser för att bemöta hatbrott och förebygga. Formulär tillgängliga på engelska, kinesiska (traditionellt och förenklat), koreanska och vietnamesiska. AAPI Hate Incident Form – Asian Pacific American Advocates är dedikerade till att främja det sociala, politiska och ekonomiska välbefinnandet för asiatiska amerikaner och Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Att skicka in hatincidenter via det här formuläret hjälper oss OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates att övervaka hat mot AAPI:er över hela landet. Stop AAPI Hate – Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON) och Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) har lanserat detta rapporteringscenter för att låta communitymedlemmar rapportera incidenter av hat som de har upplevt. Individuell information, inklusive personlig identifieringsinformation, kommer att hållas konfidentiell och kommer endast att delas med tillåtelse. Sammantaget kommer informationen att användas för assistans, påverkansarbete och utbildning. Formulär tillgängliga på engelska, vietnamesiska, kinesiska, koreanska, khmeriska, thailändska och japanska. Titta på lokala resurser och annat utbildningsmaterial som: Kodväxlingspodcast Studentresurscenter - Shelton School District Immigrationsforum med League of Women Voters (inspelning) AAJC Anti-Racial Profiling Project Erbjuder support till AAPI-gemenskaper Nå ut till dina AAPI-kamrater och grannar genom att checka in och visa dina bekymmer, deras välmående och erbjuda hjälp. Utbilda dig själv om hur du kan ingripa om du upplever eller bevittnar hatincidenter. Stoppa AAPI Hate offers säkerhetstips. Förbind dig att vara antirasist genom att lära dig mer om AAPI-historien. Du kanske vill börja med att kolla in this 9.5_cc4cf5-1cde special 9.5cc-1BS-1cde special 9.5cc-1BS-1cde bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Rapportera och uppmuntra rapportering av våld och trakasserier. Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs uppmanar till att rapportera alla hatincidenter/brott. Skicka in hatincidenter via detta formulär ( AAPI Hate Incident Form _cc781905-5cde-6bb-3b5-319 help will Asian Pacific American Advocates övervakar hat mot AAPI:er över hela landet. Överväg att donera till AAPI-saker, företag och till och med till offer och offrens familjer. Lär känna dina lokala AAPI-gemenskaper och kolla in organisationer som the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition-South Puget Sound _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136dPS_5cf5cf5). Du kan gå med i dialogen med communitymedlemmar , söka volontärmöjligheter och få information om lokala uppdateringar. erbjuder även APIC-försvarsutbildning.

Vårt uppdrag Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) är en opartisk koalition som främjar rättvis tillgång till kulturellt kompetenta och språkligt tillgängliga hälso- och mänskliga tjänster, ekonomisk utveckling för småföretag, medborgerliga och mänskliga rättigheter, lika tillgång till utbildning och andra frågor av API:er. . Vi uppmuntrar och främjar medborgerligt deltagande av Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) i valprocesser och offentliga policyprocesser. Kontakt Kontakta medordförande/programledare: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , eller medordförande Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com om några frågor. 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.

Community Outreach 요약 워싱턴주에 거주하는 18세 이상인 이민자이고, 이민 신분 때문에 연방 재난 지원금이나 실업 수당을 받을 자격이 없으며, 코비드 19 팬데믹 때문에 어려운 시기를 겪고 있다면, 귀하는 워싱턴주 코비드 19 이민자 구제 기금을 신청할 수 있습니다. 신청이 승인되면 최소 $1,000를 받을 수 있으며, 이 지급금은 대출이 아니므로 상환할 필요가 없습니다. 귀하의 정보는 안전하게 보호되며, 절대로 정부나 ICE와 자발적으로 공유되지 않습니다. 이 기금에는 생활보호 대상자(public charge) 규칙이 적용되지 않을 것입니다. 신청서 작성은 여러 언어로 가능하며 신청서 작성을 위한 도움도 여러 언어로 제공됩니다. 신청 기간은 2022년 9월 19일부터 2022년 11월 14일까지이며, 신청은 항상 무료입니다. 신청하려면 www.immigrantreliefwa.org 를 방문하십시오. 신청에 관하여 무료로 도움을 받고 싶다면, 웹사이트에 나열된 비영리 단체 중 한 곳에 연락하거나, 844-620-1999 에 전화하십시오. 신청하려면

Community Outreach 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.

Community Outreach Bản tóm tắt Nếu bạn là người nhập cư sống ở Tiểu bang Washington, bạn không hội đủ điều kiện nhận quỹ kích thích liên bang hoặc bảo hiểm thất nghiệp do tình trạng nhập cư của bạn, và bạn đang gặp khó khăn vì đại dịch COVID-19, bạn có thể đăng ký xin Quỹ Cứu trợ Di dân COVID-19 của Washington. Nếu đơn đăng ký của bạn được phê duyệt, bạn có thể nhận được ít nhất là $1.000. Đây không phải là khoản vay, và bạn sẽ không phải trả lại bất cứ thứ gì. Thông tin của bạn được an toàn và được bảo vệ: thông tin sẽ không bao giờ được chia sẻ tự nguyện với chính phủ hoặc ICE. Quy tắc gánh nặng xã hội không áp dụng cho quỹ này. Bạn có thể đăng ký hoặc nhận trợ giúp về đơn đăng ký bằng nhiều ngôn ngữ. Thời gian đăng ký từ ngày 19 tháng 9 năm 2022 đến ngày 14 tháng 11 năm 2022. Bạn luôn được đăng ký miễn phí. Để đăng ký, hãy truy cập www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Nếu bạn muốn nhận trợ giúp miễn phí về đơn đăng ký, bạn có thể liên hệ với một trong các tổ chức cộng đồng được liệt kê trên trang web, hoặc gọi 360-499-3616. Để đăng ký, hãy truy cập

Medborgarskapshjälp Medborgarskapsstöd Immigration Legal Assistance Immigration Advocates has a directory of organizations that offer legal assistance for immigration. You can search through their resources at their site www.immigrationadvocates.org . There are filters to sort by location, language, types of assistance, and more. Additionally, the Fair Fight Bond Fund provides support in and outside detention through physical, emotional, linguistic, and financial assistance. This fund is an initiative of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) . Contact the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline at 844-724-3737 or bond@waisn.org . Legal Assistance Directory WAISN Fair Fight Bond Fund Know Your Rights Northwest Immigrant Rights Project has compiled several resources to help you understand your rights when interacting with various law enforcement officials and officers. It is important to be aware of your rights and the rights of fellow community members. You can also report an ICE raid in Washington State by calling the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network’s hotline (1-844-724-3737). If you are outside of Washington, contact United We Dream’s hotline at 1-444-363-1423. Know Your Rights Info The ACLU has also created an empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). The videos are available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Urdu. Immigrant Safety Plan The Immigrant Safety Plan document is a collective community resource to help parents plan for the care of their child(ren) (with or without status) in the event that a parent is unable to care for their child, particularly if the parent is detained or deported. Learn More About the Immigrant Safety Plan Medborgarskapsklinik och uppdateringar APIC SPS partnered with OneAmerica and other local organizations to offer a Citizenship Clinic on March 15th! We welcomed all those who needed assistance with citizenship applications. There were attorneys who conducted screening and a final quality review. If you know a legal permanent resident/Green Card holder who would like to take the next step and become a US citizen, please contact us and express your interest for additional assistance clinics. Please note that in order to proceed, we will need to set up clinics in advance. To prepare beforehand, learn more about OneAmerica and the requirements by visiting their website here and read about the steps below. English WNA volunteer flyer 3-15-2-25 (1) Spanish English 1/7 USCIS Resources and Forms You can visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ site for information on form fees, eligibility requirements, fee waiver eligibility, and filing requirements at https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship . To file online, follow this link: Application for Naturalization To file by mail, follow this link to the form required: Application for Naturalization You can find instructions for filing Form N-400, either on-line or by mail, by following this link: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must now file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Visit USCIS Preparing for the Interview and Test Learn About U.S. Citizenship The Naturalization Interview and Test Study for the Test Check for Test Updates Citizenship Multilingual Resources Practice Civics Test Preparing for the Oath Roadmap to Citizenship guide How to waive citizenship fees for eligible applicants Citizenship Resource Center Citizenship and Naturalization How Do I Apply for Citizenship? A Guide to Naturalization Immigrationsrätt För att AAPI-invandrare i delstaten Washington ska kunna leva ett fullständigt, säkert och hälsosamt liv behöver vi säkra och stödjande institutioner och policyer som tjänar alla individer oavsett immigrationsstatus. Varför är detta viktigt? På grund av 1996 års välfärdsreformslag är många invandrare inte berättigade till skyddsnätsprogram under de första fem åren av sin vistelse, och rädsla för offentliga avgifter har avskräckt fler invandrare från att få tillgång till tjänster. Av de över 800 000 AAPI som bor i delstaten Washington är ungefär hälften utrikesfödda. Detta inkluderar cirka 60 000 odokumenterade AAPI:er (det finns cirka 1,7 miljoner odokumenterade AAPI:er i hela landet) . 73% av asiatiska amerikaner i Washington talar ett annat språk än engelska hemma, och av dem talar mer än 44% engelska mindre än "mycket bra." Cirka 60 707 asiatiska amerikaner i Washington (10 %) lever i fattigdom och cirka 7 951 NHPIs i Washington (17 %) lever i fattigdom, vilket betyder behovet av offentlig hjälp. I motsats till vanliga berättelser finns det en hög nivå av socioekonomisk, etnisk och språklig/kulturell mångfald bland AAPI-grupper. Till exempel är medianinkomsten för indiska hushåll 115 105 USD, medan medianinkomsten för Hmong-hushåll är 53 717 USD. För detta ändamål stödjer APIC din tillgång till gratis/reducerad juridisk hjälp och förespråkar följande policyrekommendationer: Utöka LEP-vägar: LEP-finansiering främjar ekonomisk självförsörjning för flyktingar och invandrare genom jobbträningsprogram, ESL-klasser och arbetsstöd som ger en solid bas för jobbmöjligheter och naturalisering. LEP ger också tillgång till seniorer som söker hälso- och socialtjänst. LEP Pathways finansiering skars efter lågkonjunkturen och har inte sedan dess återställts till det ursprungliga beloppet. Öka finansieringen för naturaliseringstjänster: Washington States naturaliseringsprogram hjälper flyktingar och invandrare att bli medborgare, genom hjälp med medborgarskapsansökan, engelska och samhällsklasser och intervjuförberedelser. Äldre och funktionshindrade flyktingar och invandrare är de primära mottagarna av naturaliseringsprogrammet. Tilldela medel till Legal Defense Fund: Enligt lagen är invandrare inte garanterade tillgång till en advokat och hamnar ofta i immigrationsdomstolen utan juridiskt ombud. Denna fond är nödvändig för att ge invandrare de rätta resurserna och verktygen de behöver för att stanna i sitt samhälle, oavsett om de har råd med en advokat. Utöka berättigandet till arbetslöshetsersättning: Med en av de största ekonomiska kriserna i historien hotande, är papperslösa arbetstagare lika värda tillgång till arbetslöshetsförsäkring. Att utöka arbetslöshetsersättningen till alla är nödvändigt för att stödja och lyfta alla invandrare. Skydda papperslösa invandrare: Med passagen av Keep Washington Working and Courts Open to All bör vår delstatsregering fortsätta att prioritera papperslösa Washingtonbors säkerhet och minimera makten och agerandet från federala immigrationsorgan. Detta inkluderar att fortsätta att avsluta allt olämpligt samarbete mellan statliga myndigheter och immigrationstillsynsmyndigheter, öka makten och frekvensen av guvernörsbenådningar och avsluta vinstdrivande interneringscenter.

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spårning av lagförslag 2022 års lagstiftande session är över! Alla lagförslag som inte antas i år måste återinföras i nästa session (2023) och kommer att få nya lagförslag. Legislative Priorities Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Bill Status: Did not pass 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 HB 1482 Send a Comment The Health Equity for Immigrants Campaign is calling on the Washington State Legislature to codify the Apple Health Expansion in statute through legislation. This will ensure that the roughly 12,000 people who are now accessing health insurance through the expansion will not lose access, and will allocate sufficient funds to allow 35,000 low-income undocumented Washingtonians to use the Medicaid-like program. Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: $3.5 million per year for Naturalization services preserved in the operating budget $1.77 million per year for LEP Pathway services preserved in the operating budget Naturalization services help refugees and immigrants, predominantly those who are disabled and elderly, attain citizenship through assistance in completing the USCIS N-400 naturalization application and fee waiver requests, classes in American history and civics, and interview preparation. By maintaining funding for Naturalization services at $3,545,000 in fiscal year 2025 and 2026, we can continue to serve immigrants and refugees in our state. The Limited English Proficient (LEP) Pathways’ primary goal is to promote economic self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants through job training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, work support, and social services. By maintaining funding for the LEP Pathways program at $1,774,000, we can better support low-income and limited English speaking immigrants. These program funding sources were cut during the 2008 financial crisis, causing immigrant communities to suffer disproportionately during that time of economic downturn. It is critical that we not repeat this mistake, especially during times of deep anxiety and uncertainty for immigrant communities. Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Funding for immigrant legal defense funding increased from $8 million to $9 million per year 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Did not pass 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 SB 5626 Send a Comment HB 1773 Send a Comment Capital Projects Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: $1,000,000 allocated for the Cham Community Center in the capital budget 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: $1,030,000 allocated for the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in the capital budget 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: $3,050,000 allocated for ICHS Ron Chew Center in the capital budget 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: $878,000 allocated for the Little Saigon Vietnamese Cultural & Economic Center in the capital budget $2,000,000 allocated for the Little Saigon Landmark in the capital budget 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Solidarity Agenda Additional Policies We Support Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Delivered to Governor 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 SB 5077 Send a Comment Jämställd hälsa för invandrare SB 5768 Status: Senate Rules "X" file 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 SB 5768 Send a Comment HB 1214 Send a Comment Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Did not pass 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Send a Comment SB 5574 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Did not pass 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 HB 1146 Send a Comment Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Did not pass 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 HB 1319 Send a Comment Jämställd hälsa för invandrare Status: Did not pass 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024 Send a Comment HB 1674 Jämställd hälsa för invandrare 12,131 miljoner dollar anslogs i tilläggsbudgeten för att lansera hälsotäckningsprogram för alla Washingtonbor (oavsett deras immigrationsstatus) med start 2024

EVENEMANG 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

Vårt uppdrag Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) är en opartisk koalition som främjar rättvis tillgång till kulturellt kompetenta och språkligt tillgängliga hälso- och mänskliga tjänster, ekonomisk utveckling för småföretag, medborgerliga och mänskliga rättigheter, lika tillgång till utbildning och andra frågor av API:er. . Vi uppmuntrar och främjar medborgerligt deltagande av Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) i valprocesser och offentliga policyprocesser. Kontakt Kontakta medordförande/programledare: Lin Crowley, @ lincrowley@gmail.com , eller medordförande Brian Lock @ brian_lock@comcast.net & apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com om några frågor. 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.