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活动 Join us on May 23, 2026 as we share the stories, cultures, and contributions of our Asian, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander American (AANHPI) community Savor the sights and sounds and join us to celebrate the AANHPI Heritage Month! The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, and local community organizations invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. We will have food vendors, performances, resources, and activities for the entire family. The mission of this event is to highlight Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities, cultures, traditions, and experiences. Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: South Puget Sound Community College's Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteering for our Heritage Month in the future, please sign up using this volunteer form . You can view the detailed program of events here. AANHPI Program of Events Volunteer with us! 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. Event Day: Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Day Address: Lacey Campus, South Puget Sound Community College Event Website: https://www.apicsouthpugetsound.org/aanhpi-heritage-month-celebration 2 to 5 hours of time commitment. You’re welcome to sign up based on your availability and still get to enjoy the event! 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. Please sign up before May 13, 2026. Thank you again for answering our call for 2026 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration event! Volunteer Sign Up Form Getting to the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration The event will be at South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . We will include a map and parking directions soon. 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, 2026. 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.

亚太岛民联盟 Home: Who We Are 我们是谁 亚太岛民联盟-南普吉特海湾分会是华盛顿亚太岛民联盟 (APIC-WA) 的一部分。我们致力于通过倡导以下方式促进公平： 具有文化能力和语言可及性的健康和人类服务 小企业的经济发展 公民权利和人权 平等接受教育 以及亚太裔美国人的许多其他问题，包括移民、难民和华盛顿州南普吉特海湾地区的公民 我们所做的 社区外展 帮助社区 学到更多 公民援助 一步一步来 学到更多 宣传和公民参与 我们在这里，我们计数，我们投票 学到更多 Home: What We Do Look out for our events! Our Heritage Month is soon. Visit our event page. 我们将包括移民、难民和公民在内的亚太裔美国人聚集在一起，利用我们的集体力量为 我们的社区赋权和倡导。

活动 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

COVID-19 救济 WA Health Plan Expansion for DACA Recipients People with certain immigration statuses now qualify for more savings Due to a recent federal change , Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and other people with qualifying immigration statuses can now access increased federal savings through Washington HealthplanfinderTM as of Nov. 1, 2024. These savings significantly lower costs for most — many customers can find a health plan for less than $10 per month. Who qualifies? Immigration statuses include: DACA recipients Valid nonimmigrant visa-holders People with a pending application for adjustment of status People granted employment authorization Family Unity Program beneficiaries Special Immigrant Juveniles with approved petitions Certain asylum applicants under age 14 How can someone get their new savings? Any household member affected by the recent change needs to select “Yes” to the question, “Is this household member lawfully present in the U.S.?” in their Washington Healthplanfinder application. Those who may be affected (current customers and people who recently applied to Washington Healthplanfinder) were notified of the change in their preferred language. Assisters are also reaching out to people with qualified statuses who they previously helped. DACA+_Savings_Fact_Sheet_101124-images-0 DACA+_Savings_Fact_Sheet_101124-images-1 DACA+_Savings_Fact_Sheet_101124-images-0 1/2 To sign up for coverage or update an existing application: Contact a trained, trusted local assister by visiting Washington Healthplanfinder’s “Support in Your Area” page to find help. Call Washington Healthplanfinder’s Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633 (TTY/TDD: 1-855-627-9604). Language assistance is available in more than 200 languages. Go online; visit wahealthplanfinder.org . When does someone need to act to get these savings? People who sign-up or update their application by Oct. 15, will have coverage with the additional savings starting Nov. 1. If they act by Nov. 15, coverage with the additional savings will start Dec. 1. An existing special enrollment period is available for people who gain citizenship/lawfully presence. (Enter 11/1/2024, as date gained.) People can also sign up or update their application during open-enrollment (Nov. 1–Jan. 15). People who sign up or update their application by Dec. 15 will have coverage with the additional savings starting Jan. 1. People who sign up or update their application by Jan. 15, will have coverage with the additional savings starting Feb. 1. Visit WA Health Plan Finder Request a Clinic for your Community Read About the DACA Updates Quarterly Health Updates For more information What has changed with Medicaid? Medicaid has provided vital health care to over 80 million Americans, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and many within our AANHPI communities. In Washington State alone, nearly 2 million people rely on Apple Health (the state's Medicaid program). On July 4th, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed, cutting almost $1 trillion from Medicaid. The Bill also curtails provider taxes, meaning states have to make a difficult choice: make cuts to other services (such as education) or raise taxes, or make even deeper cuts to Medicaid. Governor Ferguson's office estimates at least 250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid Coverage . Read the Health Care Authority report below for more information. Read about Medicaid changes Programs to Help with Cash, Food, and Housing Someone in your family may be eligible for the following resources, offered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS): Cash, Food & Medical Assistance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families You can apply to these DSHS programs online via Washington Connections, by phone at (877) 501-2233, or in person at your local Community Services Office. If you applied online, your next step would be completing an interview either via phone at 877-501-2233, or in person at your local Community Services Office. To get help in a language other than English, you should call (800) 797-0617, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. 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. 获得我们的助推器以改善健康 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 口服治疗 滑动浏览更多语言！ 1/5 基于语言的 Covid 资源和建议 随着 COVID-19 指南的变化，卫生部正在积极努力将更新的内容翻译成 40 种语言（包括许多 AANHPI）。 访问翻译版本： 访问 https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/resources-and-recommendations 找到屏幕右上角的棕色矩形，该矩形以页面的当前语言为特色，并带有一个指示下拉菜单的箭头。 从下拉菜单中选择箭头和您的首选语言。 以所选语言提供的翻译后的 COVID-19 指南将填充页面。 DOH released 本周以下文件的翻译版本，可在 DOH 网站上找到： 非医疗保健机构和公众的症状决策树 (PDF) 如果您可能接触到 COVID-19 患者该怎么办 (PDF) 如果您的 COVID-19 检测呈阳性该怎么办 (PDF) 面向父母和监护人的基于语言的 COVID 儿科疫苗资源 资源有以下语言版本： English , Spanish , Amharic , Arabic , Chinese ,_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Hmong , Japanese , Korean , Lao ,S omali , Vietnamese ,_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Hindi , Nepali , Punjabi, Tamil , Telugu , 乌尔都语 , 泰语 这是社区生成的有关 COVID 儿科疫苗和一些一般 COVID 疫苗信息的信息列表。请注意，链接由社区成员共享，未经审核翻译准确性，请谨慎选择提供给家庭的资源。 在此处查看资源 COVID-19 对亚洲人的影响和注意事项 亚裔美国人 COVID-19 经验报告 by 纽约大学亚裔美国人健康研究中心 (CSAAH) 教育、交流和外展资源 华盛顿州亚太裔美国人事务委员会 COVID-19 资源 COVID-19 Resources in Vietnamese by PIVOT : Viet Fact Check and VietCOVID.org . SEARAC COVID-19 越南语资源 由东南亚资源行动中心 (SEARAC) 编译。 苗族 COVID-19 疫苗交流工具包：Cov Qauv Lus Siv Tau Rau Tej Pej Xeem Zej Zog thiab Koom Haum Kev Ntseeg 东南亚侨民 COVID-19 资源中心 亚太岛民联盟倡导共同资源 COVID-19 疫苗 PSA 尼泊尔西雅图协会 . 尼泊尔西雅图协会的视频公共服务公告鼓励接种疫苗 对于难民和移民社区 为移民和难民建立对 COVID-19 疫苗信心的讨论指南 (PDF) 国家难民、移民和移民社区资源中心翻译资源图书馆 COVID-19 疫苗 101 网络研讨会：为与难民、移民和移民社区合作的人员提供指导 Kanon 杂志在第 50-51 页上与值得信赖的宗教社区领袖和华盛顿大学分子和细胞生物学博士候选人安德烈·舒瓦里科夫 (Andrey Shuvarikov) 一起查看有关 COVID-19 相关疫苗主题和犹豫的俄罗斯问答。 来自受人尊敬的社区成员 Tara Jones 博士的标题 Avval 文章 | 波斯语 | 英语 推荐和资源页面（按 36 多种语言过滤） 华盛顿团结移民网络 COVID-19 疫苗了解您的权利 (PPTX)（社交媒体帖子） 华盛顿团结移民网络 COVID-19 疫苗了解您的权利一页纸 (PDF) | 西班牙语 Somali Health Board – COVID-19 Hub | Somali | English

消息 Savor the sights and sounds and join us to celebrate the AANHPI Heritage Month! The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, and local community organizations invite all to join us in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. We will have food vendors, performances, resources, and activities for the entire family. Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: South Puget Sound Community College's Lacey Campus in Building #1 at 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 . If you are interested in helping coordinate or volunteering for our Heritage Month in the future, please sign up using this volunteer form . View the program schedule for the event here. AANHPI Heritage Month Info May 23 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration AANHPI Program of Events June 18 How to Achieve Financial Well-Being The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound in collaboration with the Department of Financial Institutions, presents this financial health and wellness workshop. Date: June 18, 2026 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM Location: Online (Zoom link sent upon registration) What you'll learn: Discover new information about financial well-being Discuss the impacts of finances on health Create financial wellness goals that further health equity for our communities Please register by June 12, 2026. For any questions, please email apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Thank you! Register for the Financial Workshop 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 April Health Care News 过去的通讯 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 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 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 月至 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

General Election Ballot Initiatives There were four important ballot initiatives in the November 5th General Election, APIC encouraged a NO vote on all four. 移民的健康公平 Initative 2109 Did not pass: 64.11% to 35.89% 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Initiative 2117 Did not pass: 61.96% to 38.04% 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Initiative I-2124 Did not pass: 55.46% to 44.54% 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Initiative I-2066 Passed: 51.7% to 48.3% 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 立法法案跟踪器 2022 年立法会议结束！ 今年未通过的任何法案都必须在下一届会议（2023 年）重新提出，并将有新的法案编号。 Legislative Priorities 移民的健康公平 Did not pass HB 1445 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 SB 5109 HB 1095 移民的健康公平 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 SB 5135 HB 1087 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 $28.4 million was included in the operating budget to expand healthcare access for the medicaid-equivalent! This includes $27.5M to support access for our low-income community members to be able to access the program. 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 Capital Projects 移民的健康公平 $5,000,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 $432,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 $225,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 $25,000 was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 No funding was allocated from the Capital Budget 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 Additional Policies We Support 移民的健康公平 Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 SB 5890 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 SB 5882 HB 1960 移民的健康公平 Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 Establishing limits to rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and manufactured/mobile home landlord tenant act. HB 2214 移民的健康公平 HB 2368 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 移民的健康公平 HB 2209 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 Signed by the Governor, Effective date 6/6/2024 移民的健康公平 Did not pass This legislation helps ensure mergers do not result in loss of care – gender affirming, reproductive, end of life. The Keep Our Care Act would ensure health entity mergers, acquisitions, and contracting affiliations increase rather than reduce access to vital health services, including gender affirming, reproductive, and end of life care. SB 5241 HB 1263 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 HB 1932 Did not pass 移民的健康公平 Did not pass HB 1579 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Did not pass SB 6314 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 SB 6014 HB 2180 移民的健康公平 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 HB 2174 移民的健康公平 HB 2058 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 HB 2030 移民的健康公平 Did not pass 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 HB 1075 SB 5249 To view the outcomes of APIC's 2023 legislative session, view the final report here .

活动 Citizenship Clinics Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? These Citizenship Clinics are hosted by the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound (APIC SPS) in partnership with The Korean Women's Association (KWA) to support Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) in applying for citizenship. Attendees will receive assistance in completing Form N-400 Application for Naturalization. Register to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/3vjard6p Date: Citizenship Clinics will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month starting in February 2026. February 26, 2026 April 23, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 27, 2026 Translated posters are available in Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Khmer in the pdf to the right. Use the arrows to scroll to each language. What to expect at the Citizenship Clinic: We will conduct a general intake, legal screening, form preparation, quality review, copy, and exit with all clients. Date: Citizenship Clinics will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month starting in February 2026. Please see more information below. Time: By appointment only, limited spots available. You may sign up for one session, which may take up to 45 minutes. Please see more information below. Cost: There is no cost for attending the clinic. But, you must pay a $760 Application Fee to USCIS as part of your citizenship application. If your household income is between FPL 150-400%, the application fee can be reduced to $380. If you receive public benefits (such as SNAP or Apple Health), the application fee can be waived. Location: Thurston county, WA (the exact address will be provided after you register successfully) For any questions, please email us at apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Thank you. Client Intake Form for Citizenship Clinics Citizenship Class Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Besides the clinics, APIC SPS will also offer these Citizenship Classes to help prepare Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to successfully complete the naturalization interview and test. This is a 4 month course, where we will focus on building participant’s (1) understanding of the English language, and (2) understanding of U.S. history and of the principles and form of government in the U.S. Date: Citizenship Classes will be held in person on the fourth Thursday of every other month: March 26, 2026 May 28, 2026 July 23, 2026 September 24, 2026 What to Expect: Through the four classes we will practice English (speaking/comprehension, writing, and reading) and Civics (both the old 2008 and new 2025 tests) reviewing American History, Principles of American Government, and Symbols, Holidays, and Geography. Time: 5:30pm — 7:00pm Cost: FREE! Location: Online on Zoom. Please register at tinyurl.com/jt224fdb For any questions, please email apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com . Citizenship Class Schedule Citizenship Class Schedule 1/1 Citizenship Class Registration March 28, 2026 Race Dialogue 2026 Race Dialogue: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Community: Sharing and telling stories that unite, inspire, and empower us is crucial if we are to move forward together, in all our diversity, toward a future where everyone can thrive. You are invited to share your thoughts and stories to help shape a shared vision for our country & future. Join us! Seatings are limited so Register now or by March 20th: https://forms.gle/TrRhsAm7VLPk55JP8. Date: March 28, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm (light lunch will be provided to those in person) Location: Lacey, WA or Zoom Race Dialogue Registration April 18, 2026 Thurston County Homebuying Expo The Thurston County Homebuying Expo in November 2025 was a great success! We will hold another Homebuying Expo on April 18. 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 Expo is free and open to the public , no registration needed! May 1-2, 2026 Thurston Forward DEIB Summit The Thurston Forward: DEIB Summit is a two-day community experience dedicated to strengthening collaboration across Thurston County through the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The Summit opens Friday, May 1st, with a Connection & Networking Experience designed to spark relationships, build trust, and ground participants in shared purpose. On Saturday, the gathering continues with a full day of collective learning, storytelling, youth leadership, and interactive development sessions that will deepen understanding, inspire courageous conversation, and encourage community-centered action. Location: SPSCC Lacey Campus at 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 Registration details to come.

倡导与公民参与 APIC Legislative Day In 2026, we brought together community members from around the state to meet with legislators to advocate for important policies and programs that impact our communities. We held multiple virtual trainings and were able to advocate for our communities together! Thank you to everyone who joined our 2026 AANH/PI Legislative day on February 5th in Olympia, WA! We joined the great APIC WA advocating for community health, immigrant justice, environmental justice, history education, and economic equity. So proud of our community activists and youth for advocating for our communities in front of government officials. We showed up. We spoke up. We stood together on the Capitol steps and met with elected officials across our legislative districts to share the concerns and what we stand for. Representation matters! Grateful for all of our many strong community advocates and our youth taking time to join us! Let us continue advocating for our community! Thank you all! Watch APCC's highlight video and view pictures of the event below! You can view more pictures on Asia Pacific Cultural Center's Facebook Page . 630887377_1351977006968692_7744608903267574207_n b0f07c21-d58b-0a33-eef5-b59c23f9bf25_edited c427cf93-98dc-7868-da13-9af93515bfa0 630887377_1351977006968692_7744608903267574207_n 1/7 2025 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. 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 播放影片 分享 整個頻道 此影片 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr 複製連結 複製的連結 Search videos 搜尋影片... 現在播放中 (Candidate Forum) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 24:25 播放影片 現在播放中 ((Full)) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 03:50:51 播放影片 現在播放中 (Highlights) APIC Democracy Summit 2024 15:32 播放影片 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 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 年人口普查 观看我们的视频（提供英文和中文版本），详细介绍人口普查的重要性。我们学习的数据将帮助我们获得应得的利益、资金和代表权。 英语 中文

社区外展 概要 凡在華盛頓州居住的移民，只需年滿18歲/或以上，因移民身份所限無法獲得聯邦紓困補助金或失業保險金，同時因新冠病毒疫情遇到困難，都可以申請華盛頓州COVID-19移民急難補助金。如果申請通過，您可獲得至少1,000美元的補助金。該補助金並非貸款，不用償還。您的訊息很安全，並且會受到保護：我們絕不會主動與政府或移民及海關執法局(ICE)分享此類訊息。原則上公共負擔(Public charge) 規則不適用於本基金。申請表有多種語言，我們可依照您使用的語言協助您填寫申請表。申請開放時間為2022年9月19日至2022年11月14日。一律免費申請。 如果想申請，請點擊這個網址: www.immigrantreliefwa.org 。如果需要免費的填寫申請表協助，您可聯繫網站上列出的社區組織，或致電 509-593-8393. 如果想申請，請點擊這個網址

商业资源 Equitable Access to Credit The Equitable Access to Credit Program, authorized by HB 1015 (RCW 82.04.449) (PDF) , provides a tax preference mechanism that generates funds for grants to qualified lending institutions. These grants, funded through contributions in exchange for B&O tax credits, are dedicated to providing access to credit for historically underserved communities. Grants application launch on or about March 2024 Grants awarded on or about May 2024 Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Helping Washington Businesses Grow and Succeed The Washington SBDC is a network of more than 40 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business. Contact Washington's SBDC for confidential, no-cost business advising and no-cost or low-cost workshops on a variety of business topics and customized market research services. Learn More Small Business Resilience Network Partners of the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) provide culturally and linguistically relevant assistance and other business support services at no cost to entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits – with an emphasis on those owned by historically marginalized and underserved persons – throughout Washington. Learn More 小企业弹性基金 Small Business Flex Fund 是一种新资源，可帮助您发展业务。 Small Business Flex Fund 是一种新资源，可帮助您发展业务或非营利组织！ 大流行已经影响了我们所有的社区，但对华盛顿最小的企业和非营利组织来说尤其严重。该贷款计划旨在帮助他们以具有竞争力的利率获得所需的资金，以比以往任何时候都更强劲地反弹。 了解更多： https ://smallbusinessflexfund.org 在这里申请 小企业救济金 该州 2.4 亿美元的华盛顿第 4 轮小型企业 COVID-19 救济拨款计划将为符合条件的企业提供高达 25,000 美元的拨款。 如需导航应用程序门户的技术支持，请致电 (855) 602-2722 或email commercegrants@submittable.com 。 在这里申请 薪水保护计划 美国参议院以 92 票对 7 票将当前的薪资保护计划轮次延长至 5 月 31 日！苦苦挣扎的小企业和非营利组织现在还有两个月的时间来获得可免除的 PPP 贷款。 仅在 2021 年，西澳雇主就获得了 54,471 笔贷款，总额超过 $4.6B。 单击下面的按钮以获取可提供帮助的技术援助提供者和贷方网络，包括多种语言。 小企业帮助

立法法案跟踪器 2022 年立法会议结束！ 今年未通过的任何法案都必须在下一届会议（2023 年）重新提出，并将有新的法案编号。 Legislative & Budget Priorities 移民的健康公平 HB 2105 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 SB 6346 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 Maintained funding for naturalization services, limited English proficient pathways, and immigrant legal defense We encourage the legislature to continue funding for essential programs that immigrants in our state rely on for safety, economic stability, and protection from a hostile, anti-immigrant federal administration. We request that the legislature support A&NH/PI and other immigrant communities by maintaining funding levels for naturalization services, Limited English Proficient pathways, and legal aid for low income immigrants. 移民的健康公平 The legislature committed to adding 5,000 spaces under the Apple Health Expansion Currently, the Apple Health Expansion is providing health coverage to roughly 10,000 Washingtonians who would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid, but are excluded due to their immigration status. The legislature should preserve funding for the AHE and ensure that all available funds are used to enroll applicants as more than 20,000 are currently waitlisted for coverage. The legislature should also work with the Health Care Authority to ensure that only strictly required data is reported to the federal government to maximize privacy for Washingtonians accessing these services. Capital Projects 2022 年立法会议结束！ 今年未通过的任何法案都必须在下一届会议（2023 年）重新提出，并将有新的法案编号。 移民的健康公平 Secured funding Tsuru for Solidarity is requesting $150,000 to place a new statue of Sadako at the original site within the Seattle Peace Park. In July 2024, the statue of Sadako Sasaki (a 12-year old Japanese victim of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima) was cut off at the ankles and stolen from the Seattle Peace Park adjacent to the University Bridge. A community coalition of organizations and individuals from the Japanese American community, peace community, faith community and many other individuals locally, nationally and internationally came together to hold a healing ceremony at the site and to express a strong sentiment to renew the spirit of peace, harmony, and world community. The City of Seattle has already budgeted $400,000 for the project, and the coalition is currently seeking the remaining $150,000 from the State Legislature to cover the costs of design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the new statue and renewed park. 移民的健康公平 Khmer Community of Seattle King County (KCSKC) is seeking $6 million to build the first Khmer Community and Cultural Center in Seattle and Washington State at large. The center aims to be a cultural hub—empowering youth, providing elder services, and enhancing economic opportunities. It will foster community belonging and move Khmer communities closer to healing and liberation through cultural events, workshops, and educational programs. 移民的健康公平 Indian American Community Services (IACS) is requesting $2 million to fill the remaining gap in funding for their community center. They will begin renovation of Phase I of the Community Center project in Kent, WA. In 2022, IACS purchased a 22,000 sq building, of which 12,000 sq ft is leased to a restaurant. The remaining 10,000 sq ft will be renovated into an inclusive, multigenerational community center serving people of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on cultural connection, education, and essential support services. The project will be developed in two phases. Solidarity Agenda 2022 年立法会议结束！ 今年未通过的任何法案都必须在下一届会议（2023 年）重新提出，并将有新的法案编号。 移民的健康公平 HB 1903 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 HB 1710 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 HB 1916 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 HB 2210 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 SB 5855 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 SB 6002 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 SB 5574 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 SB 5380 HB 1303 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划 移民的健康公平 追加预算拨款1213.1 万美元 ，用于从 2024 年开始为所有华盛顿人（无论其移民身份）启动健康保险计划

我们的政策目标 President Lin Crowley She/her/hers President of APIC SPS and Evergreen State College Professor Before APIC SPS became a nonprofit, Lin co-founded the SOUTH PUGET SOUND chapter of APIC in 2003 and has been collaborating with local community organizations as a part of the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of Washington. Lin is excited to dedicate our organization to bridge and strengthen our AA-NH/PI communities through culturally informed outreach, education, and policy advocacy that advance equitable access to health and human services, economic opportunity, civil rights, and education. Secretary Ting-Ju Tai She/her/hers Program Supervisor, Beginning Educator Support Team, OSPI Ting-Ju Tai (戴廷如) is originally from Taiwan and now lives in Lacey with her husband and their cat, Xing Xing. She serves as a Program Supervisor with the Beginning Educator Support Team at OSPI, supporting new teachers and mentors across Washington. With over a decade of experience in education, mentoring, and advising in both the U.S. and Taiwan, she anchors her work in equity, inclusion, and belonging. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, exploring Washington, and connecting with family in Taiwan. VP of Operations Alana Bradshaw She/her/hers Thurston County, Administrative Services Manager With more than a decade of experience in human resources, equity work, and organizational leadership in public and non-profit organizations in Thurston County, Alana is committed to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Alana holds a MA in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga and a BA in Business Administration from Saint Martin's. Treasurer Bing Xu She/her/hers World Financial Group Senior Marketing Director (Independent Agent) Bing has over 20 years of experience in international business and now works as a financial professional, helping clients with education funding, retirement, Medicare, long-term care, and more. She has lived in Lacey, WA for nearly 25 years with her husband and her college-aged son. Bing is also an active community volunteer, having served with organizations such as OACA, APIC SPS, CIE, and various youth groups for over two decades. Board Member Joyleen Haser She/her/hers COFA/Micronesian Community Joyleen is a Lacey resident who is passionate about Micronesian and COFA civic engagement. She attended Pacific Islands University and Grace Christian University. Joyleen has been involved in the Micronesian Women's Network and is fluent in Chuukese. Joyleen is the owner of Island Joy Mart in Olympia and a leader at the Bible Fellowship Christian Church. Board Member Jayachitra Chandrasekaran She/her/hers President of the India South Sound Association Jayachitra is a classical bharathanatiyam dancer and entrepreneur who represents the Indian community in Olympia. She is the president and co-founder of the India South Sound Association. Jayachitra has been a resident of Olympia for the past 25 years. Her organization has been inspiring and training young spirits to share Indian culture through dance, yoga, sports, music, drama, youth groups, and community service. She believes that the bonds that unite us are stronger than the barriers that separate us. Board Member Donald Lee Brannam PhD He/him/his Retired education administrator Donald has been a teacher, career education coordinator, vocational director, principal and superintendent in WA public schools. He has also worked as a university professor in teacher education. Recently he has enjoyed volunteering serving students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) and Second Language Learners (SLL). He have two daughters adopted from foreign countries and is very supported of adoption programs and migrant children relocation programs. Board Member Mario Banuelos He/him/his North Sound Accountable Community of Health - Workforce Development Manager Mario is a regional health system leader strengthening cross-sector partnerships and advancing community-based care. He is honored to serve in the National Community Health Worker (CHW) field contributing to national workforce policy, leadership development, and system integration infrastructure across the United States. His leadership approach emphasizes people first, clear communication, consistency and long-term multigenerational impact.