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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

我们的政策目标 今年 APIC 认为，以下政策议程将成为改善华盛顿州 API 社区生活不可或缺的一部分： 维持 LEP 途径的资金 有限英语能力 (LEP) 途径的主要目标是通过工作培训、英语作为第二语言 (ESL) 课程、工作支持和社会服务来促进难民和移民的经济自给自足。通过维持对 LEP 途径计划的资助，我们可以更好地支持低收入和英语能力有限的移民。 维持归化服务的资金 入籍服务通过协助完成 USCIS N-400 入籍申请和费用减免申请、美国历史和公民课程以及面试准备，帮助难民和移民（主要是残疾人和老年人）获得公民身份。通过维持对入籍服务的资助，我们可以更好地为我们州的移民和难民服务。 确保和维护 COFA 医疗保健和牙科保险 华盛顿州 COFA 医疗计划为被排除在获得联邦健康福利之外的 COFA 公民提供基本的健康和牙科护理。虽然国会最近通过了立法以恢复 COFA 移民的医疗补助资格，但华盛顿州必须确保在文化和语言实施完成之前提供覆盖。 为华盛顿的无证工人提供救济 在 COVID-19 大流行期间，被排除在现有失业救济金和联邦刺激计划之外的无证华盛顿人受到的打击尤其严重。无论是通过扩大失业资格的临时紧急计划，还是通过华盛顿移民救济基金提供更广泛的资金，所有工人都应该得到救济，无论其移民身份如何。 制定恢复退税 ，工作家庭税收抵免的更新版本 恢复回扣将把现金返还到低收入人群的口袋里，包括被不公正地排除在其他联邦税收优惠之外的移民工人。针对低收入家庭的现金刺激措施也将确保福利针对受华盛顿累退税法影响最大的家庭。 此外，除了我们的立法优先事项，APIC 一直通过资本项目提高对我们社区的投资需求。今年，我们正在寻求以下资本项目的支持： 亚太文化中心 老挝文化中心联合社区 航空航天局 我们将在稍后更新此网站，提供捐赠链接。 APIC 政策重点 了解 APIC 在移民改革、LGBTQ+ 倡导、教育改革和 COVID-19 措施方面的立场。 Pew Research: When surveying small populations, some approaches are more inclusive than others Survey researchers increasingly recognize that a single survey of the general public can rarely represent the views of small groups of Americans. Such surveys frequently have too few interviews with certain populations – such as smaller religious or racial or ethnic groups – for those voices to be heard. Read more Pew Research: The Asian American Experience In the fall of 2021, Pew Research Center undertook the largest focus group study it had ever conducted to hear Asian Americans talk about their lived experiences in America. Read more 重新划分更新 2021 年，我们加入了一个由 为华盛顿重新 划分司法管辖区的联盟，我们共同努力确保部落边界和有色人种社区在我们的新区划线中得到体现。已经绘制了新的地区线。一些立法区可能有 改变了 并且您的代表/参议员可能已经改变了要检查谁在2022年代表您，请 在此处 找到您的选区。_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ RJWA 4 月更新 ：联盟已决定结束他们的 VRA 诉讼，请在此处 详细了解为何做出此决定 有关更多信息，请查看华盛顿 (RJW) 重新划分司法管辖 区。

活动 August 22: Free Homebuyer Class Join us for a FREE WA State Homebuyer Education Class sponsored through the WA State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC). This comprehensive class is designed to help first-time and repeat homebuyers better understand the homebuying process and learn about available down payment assistance programs. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 11:00PM - 4:00PM Location: Lacey City Hall Community Meeting Room 420 College St. SE Lacey, WA 98503 Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a WA State Housing Finance Commission Homebuyer Education Certificate, which is required for many WA State Down Payment Assistance Program and remains valid for 2 years. What you'll learn: The step-by-step homebuying process How to prepare financially for homeownership Understanding credit, budgeting, and mortgage financing Available Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPA) WA State Housing Finance Commission programs How to work with real estate and lending professionals What to expect before, during, and after closing Register for the Homebuyer Class 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. citizenship clinic citizenship clinic 1/1 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 . Julycitizenshipclasspost26 (1) Citizenship Class Schedule Julycitizenshipclasspost26 (1) 1/2 Citizenship Class Registration You are seconds away from getting this done. 🤩 
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社区外展 Resumen Si es un inmigrante que reside en el estado de Washington, tiene al menos 18 años de edad, no es elegible para recibir fondos federales de estímulo económico o seguro por desempleo debido a su estatus inmigratorio, y tiene dificultades debido a la pandemia del Coronavirus, puede aplicar para el Fondo de Asistencia Debido al Coronavirus para Inmigrantes de Washington. Si su aplicación es aprobada, podría recibir un pago de, por lo menos, $1,000. No se trata de un préstamo y no tendrá que devolver este dinero. Su información está segura y protegida: no se compartirá nunca intencionalmente con el gobierno o con Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). La regla de carga pública no se debe aplicar a este fondo. Puede aplicar u obtener ayuda para la aplicación en muchos idiomas. El plazo para aplicar comienza el 19 de septiembre de 2022 y termina el 14 de noviembre de 2022. Aplicar es siempre gratuito. Para aplicar, visite www.inmigrantesenwashington.org . Si desea obtener ayuda gratuita para su aplicación, puede ponerse en contacto con una de las organizaciones comunitarias que aparecen en la lista del sitio web, o llamar al 844-620-1999. Para aplicar

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! 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。

公民身份援助 公民援助 公民诊所和更新 Please complete this intake form to register for an upcoming Citizenship Clinic. 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). The purpose is to connect Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) to the information and services they need to successfully apply for citizenship and become active members in our community. 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. citizenship clinic citizenship may schedule citizenship clinic 1/2 Client Intake Form for Citizenship Clinics Citizenship Classes 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 may schedule citizenship may schedule 1/1 Citizenship Class Registration 移民司法 为了让华盛顿州的 AAPI 移民过上充实、安全和健康的生活，我们需要为所有人服务的安全和支持性机构和政策，无论其移民身份如何。 为什么这很重要？ 由于 1996 年的福利改革法案，许多移民在其居住的头五年没有资格获得安全网计划，而且对公共负担的担忧阻碍了更多移民获得服务。 在居住在华盛顿州的超过 800,000 名 AAPI 人中，大约一半是在外国出生的。这包括大约 60,000 个无证 AAPI（全国约有170 万个无证 AAPI） 。 华盛顿 73% 的亚裔美国人在家中说英语以外的其他语言，其中超过 44% 的亚裔美国人说英语的程度低于“非常好”。 华盛顿约有 60,707 名亚裔美国人 (10%) 生活在贫困中，华盛顿约有 7,951 名 NHPI (17%) 生活在贫困中，这表明需要公共援助。 与主流说法相反，AAPI 群体之间存在高度的社会经济、种族和语言/文化多样性。例如，印度家庭的收入中位数为 115,105 美元，而苗族家庭的收入中位数为 53,717 美元。 为此，APIC 支持您获得免费/减少的法律帮助，并倡导以下政策建议： 扩展 LEP 途径： LEP 资金通过职业培训计划、ESL 课程和工作支持促进难民和移民的经济自给自足，为就业机会和入籍提供坚实的基础。 LEP 还为寻求健康和社会服务的老年人提供服务。 LEP Pathways 的资金在经济衰退后被削减，此后一直没有恢复到原来的数额。 增加对入籍服务的资助：华盛顿州的入籍计划通过协助入籍申请、英语和公民课程以及面试准备，帮助难民和移民成为公民。老年和残疾难民和移民是入籍计划的主要接受者。 为法律辩护基金分配资金： 根据法律，移民不能保证可以接触到律师，并且经常发现自己在没有法律代表的情况下在移民法庭上出庭。该基金对于为移民提供他们留在社区所需的适当资源和工具是必要的，无论他们是否能负担得起律师。 扩大领取失业救济金的资格： 随着历史上最大的经济危机之一迫在眉睫，无证工人同样值得获得失业保险。向所有人扩大失业救济金对于支持和提升所有移民是必要的。 保护无证移民： 随着保持华盛顿工作和法院对所有人开放的通过，我们的州政府应继续优先考虑无证华盛顿人的安全，并尽量减少联邦移民执法机构的权力和行动。这包括继续终止政府机构和移民执法机构之间的任何不当合作，增加州长赦免的权力和频率，以及终止营利性拘留中心。 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 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 The Naturalization Interview and Test Study for the Test Check for Test Updates Citizenship Multilingual Resources Practice Civics Test Preparing for the Oath

我们的任务 Rapid Response, Trainings, and Events Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSED) has put together a guide that offers supportive principles and steps to help keep everyone safe and informed while upholding legal rights. It goes over understanding warrants, how to prepare before, during and after an ICE visit, and other related information and resources. These resources focus on current policies and best practices that address the needs of undocumented students, refugee students, and their families. They also have a section for rapid response trainings and what to do if ICE shows up. PSESD Rapid Response Resources 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. 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 Immigrant Safety Plan

消息 August 22: Free Homebuyer Class Join us for a FREE WA State Homebuyer Education Class sponsored through the WA State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC). This comprehensive class is designed to help first-time and repeat homebuyers better understand the homebuying process and learn about available down payment assistance programs. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 11:00PM - 4:00PM Location: Lacey City Hall Community Meeting Room 420 College St. SE Lacey, WA 98503 Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a WA State Housing Finance Commission Homebuyer Education Certificate, which is required for many WA State Down Payment Assistance Program and remains valid for 2 years. What you'll learn: The step-by-step homebuying process How to prepare financially for homeownership Understanding credit, budgeting, and mortgage financing Available Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPA) WA State Housing Finance Commission programs How to work with real estate and lending professionals What to expect before, during, and after closing Register for the Homebuyer Class 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 . Julycitizenshipclasspost26 Citizenship Class Schedule Julycitizenshipclasspost26 1/2 Citizenship Class Registration 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. Citizenship Clinic June citizenship clinic Citizenship Clinic June 1/2 Client Intake Form for Citizenship Clinics 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, presented on financial health and wellness in June. Participants learned about: 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 Stay tuned for our video recap of the event! Financial Wellbeing Financial Wellbeing 1/1 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. 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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 .

社区外展 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebrations The Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with local organizations including the City of Olympia and Evergreen State College, has hosted an annual event celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American cultures. These gatherings feature a mix of food vendors, live performances, and family-friendly activities, offering something for everyone. The goal of these AA NHPI Heritage Month events is to highlight and honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities across the region. These events are free and open to the public. Keep an eye out for vendor, volunteer, and attendee opportunities each year! 2025 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration (Highlight Video) 播放影片 2025 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration (Full Video) 播放影片 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration 2024 (Long Version of Performances) 播放影片 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration 2024 (Highlight Clip) 播放影片 AANHPI Heritage Month Videos 立即觀看 分享 整個頻道 此影片 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr 複製連結 複製的連結 分享 關閉 Race Dialogues Social change begins with self-examination and requires exchanges, dialogues, and civic engagement to actively cultivate an anti-racist community. APIC SPS is committed to the quest of making meaningful social change by inviting the community to come together for skill-building and conversation to better understand and address the racism that exists within our community. 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 of our country and future. View some of our past Race Dialogue events including: Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication Change the Dynamics: What's Power Got to Do With It Racial Disparities in the Criminal Legal System and its Impact on Democracy Cultivating an Anti-Racist Community APIC SPS Race Dialogue 2025 播放影片 Change the Dynamics: What's Power Got to do With It (2024 Race Dialogue) 播放影片 March 2022 Race Dialogue 播放影片 Race and Civic Engagement Dialogue 播放影片 Race Dialogues 立即觀看 分享 整個頻道 此影片 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr 複製連結 複製的連結 分享 關閉 Thurston County Homebuying Expo Thank you for those who came out to the Thurston County Homebuying Expo on November 8th at the Lacey Community Center! We learned about resources to make your dream of becoming a homeowner come true. There were workshops and resource tables. APIC SPS is a co-sponsor of this free and public event. homebuying1 1homebuying Homebuying homebuying1 1/4 Thurston Forward: A DEI Summit for Progress We had a wonderful conversation during our May DEI Summit! This event fostered collaborative action among community leaders and individuals who are passionate about making a difference. We invited all who live, work, study, or play in Thurston County and are committed to advocating for marginalized groups to come together and take part in solutions. This summit was an opportunity to engage with others who share a vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and just community. Check back on our events page in the future to get involved for our 2026 DEI Summit! Application is no longer available. 文化工作坊 APIC-SPS 在每个月的第二个星期六举办文化研讨会。转到我们的活动选项卡以获取有关下一个活动的信息！

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

联系亚太岛民联盟/南普吉特海湾分会 apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com +1 (323) 609-5757 感谢提交！ 提交 我们的股东大会每月一次；每个月的第三个星期一，下午 6:15-8:00。如果碰巧是假期，我们将在下周一见面。由于 COVID-19 的限制，我们在网上开会。对于缩放链接，请写信至apic.southpugetsound@gmail.com 。