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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

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。

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

我们的任务 APIC-South Puget Sound 致力于为亚洲和太平洋岛民社区提供无障碍资源。您将在下面找到有关移民、食品安全、选民登记等方面的资源。我们正在努力提供更多语言可访问的资源，并将随着我们的工作继续更新此页面。 一般资源 回顾前进： 反种族主义教育资源和关于公民参与的社区回忆录 全国妇女选民联盟瑟斯顿县： 倡导公平的医疗保健、气候变化、选举和竞选财务改革、土地使用和教育。 加强保护区联盟： Olympia 联盟，提供移民权利、农业工人权利和 COVID-19 资源。在此处 查看有关 i 移民政策的最新更新。 民族和宗教团体 CIELO（拉丁非营利组织） 第一个 Chuukese WA 妇女协会 奥林匹亚伊斯兰中心 日裔美国公民联盟奥林匹亚 马绍尔妇女协会 奥林匹亚区华人协会 2020年亚太裔美国人事务报告 注意：此信息来自 2019 年，包括当地 APA 资源、业务、统计数据和未来计划。

我们的任务 报告仇恨事件 亚太裔美国人事务委员会 随着最近全国对针对亚裔社区的仇恨犯罪和偏见事件的关注，CAPAA 收集了用于报告仇恨犯罪、偏见事件和歧视的资源。如果您或您认识的人是仇恨犯罪或偏见事件的受害者，我们有 resources CAPAA的网站 ，包括政府和非政府报告页面、心理健康资源等。_cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 司法部 打击仇恨犯罪是司法部的最高优先事项之一。为了打击偏见和仇恨，美国司法部创建了这个网站 ，作为其所有仇恨犯罪资源的集中门户。使用这些资源来了解有关仇恨犯罪的更多信息，鼓励仇恨犯罪报告，并使美国对所有人更安全。 报告 报告 快速 响应 Toolkit 查看由亚裔美国人基金会准备的幻灯片，了解有关当前数据的更多信息以及如何添加到自己的工具包中。 As you 点击工具包的链接，您将能够访问快速响应和其他有用的资源。 AANHPI安全和安保的现状 我们的社区安全方法 清单：如何应对仇恨犯罪和事件 社区响应手册 对于个人 对于社区领袖 在此处查看工具包 反亚裔暴力教育资源 来自各行各业的成千上万的 AAPI 团体可以继续努力建立权力并打破排外的替罪羊、模范少数族裔神话以及影响和限制亚裔美国人生活的永久外国人刻板印象。以下是一些 您现在可以采取 的行动 right并投资于前进： 联系学区 about 将亚裔美国人的历史和当代主题纳入学校课程 。 访问 the 史密森尼亚太裔美国人中心的 Book Dragon ，了解更多关于亚太裔美国人通过文学作品体验的信息。 接受旁观者培训 教育和授权盟友消除亚裔美国人的刻板印象，这些刻板印象会导致轻微的侵略和种族诽谤，从而解雇、减少和贬低亚裔美国人。 留出空间 来讨论反亚裔种族主义和对其他有色人种社区的种族主义是如何联系起来的。 进行 a “了解您的权利”培训 以减少亚裔美国人的仇恨并增加对种族主义行为的问责。 通过观看您当地的 PBS 电台 上的 “亚裔美国人”， 加深您对亚裔美国人历史 的理解，并参与课程以获得对历史的大胆、新鲜的视角今天很重要。 反对仇恨 ：推进正义的亚裔美国人正在追踪偏见事件。通过分享您的经历或见证，您可以教育公众、赋予他人权力、向服务提供者展示需要帮助的地方，并加强对仇恨犯罪应对和预防的宣传工作。提供英文、中文（繁体和简体）、韩文和越南文的表格。 AAPI 仇恨事件表 ——亚太裔美国人倡导者致力于促进亚裔美国人和太平洋岛民 (AAPI) 的社会、政治和经济福祉。通过此表格提交仇恨事件将有助于我们 OCA（亚太裔美国倡导者）监控全国对 AAPI 的仇恨。 停止 AAPI 仇恨 ——亚太政策与规划委员会 (A3PCON) 和中国平权行动 (CAA) 已启动此报告中心，以允许社区成员报告他们所经历的仇恨事件。个人信息，包括个人身份信息，将被保密，并且只有在获得许可的情况下才能共享。总的来说，这些信息将用于援助、宣传和教育。表格有英文、越南文、中文、韩文、高棉文、泰文和日文版本。 查看当地资源 和其他教育材料，例如： 代码切换播客 学生资源中心 - 谢尔顿学区 女性选民联盟移民论坛（录音） AAJC 反种族歧视项目 为 AAPI 社区提供支持 通过签到并表达您的担忧、他们的幸福感并提供帮助来联系您的 AAPI 同行和邻居。 教育自己如何在遇到或目睹仇恨事件时进行干预。 停止 AAPI 仇恨 提供安全提示。 通过了解 AAPI 历史来致力于成为反种族主义者。 您可能想先查看 this 五部分 PBS 特辑 ._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 举报并鼓励举报暴力和骚扰行为。华盛顿州亚太裔美国人事务委员会敦促报告所有仇恨事件/犯罪。 通过此表格提交仇恨事件（ AAPI 仇恨事件表格 ）将有所帮助亚太裔美国倡导者在全国范围内监控对 AAPI 的仇恨。 考虑 捐赠 给AAPI事业、企业甚至受害者和受害者家属。 了解您当地的 AAPI 社区并查看诸如 the 亚太岛民联盟-南普吉特海湾 (APIC-SPS) 等组织。您可以 加入与社区成员的对话 ，寻求志愿者机会并了解本地更新。 APIC-SPS还提供自卫培训。

我们的任务 APIC-South Puget Sound 致力于为亚洲和太平洋岛民社区提供无障碍资源。您将在下面找到有关移民、食品安全、选民登记等方面的资源。我们正在努力提供更多语言可访问的资源，并将随着我们的工作继续更新此页面。 促进正义的亚裔美国人： 移民权利、法律宣传、投票权和种族正义计划 亚太裔美国劳工联盟 (APALA)： 在劳工运动中提供政治教育、选民登记计划和培训 APA 正义： 反对对亚太裔美国人进行种族定性 APIAVote： 关于投票、公民参与和青年发展的语言无障碍计划 联合华裔美国人： 鼓励公民参与、政治参与、青年教育以及遗产和文化的保护

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 Bill Status: 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 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. 移民的健康公平 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. 移民的健康公平 Status: Funding for immigrant legal defense funding increased from $8 million to $9 million per year 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 Status: 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 5626 Send a Comment HB 1773 Send a Comment Capital Projects 移民的健康公平 Status: $1,000,000 allocated for the Cham Community Center in 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 Status: $1,030,000 allocated for the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in 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 Status: $3,050,000 allocated for ICHS Ron Chew Center in 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 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 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 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 Solidarity Agenda Additional Policies We Support 移民的健康公平 Status: Delivered to Governor 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 5077 Send a Comment 移民的健康公平 SB 5768 Status: Senate Rules "X" file 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 5768 Send a Comment HB 1214 Send a Comment 移民的健康公平 Status: 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 Send a Comment SB 5574 移民的健康公平 Status: 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 1146 Send a Comment 移民的健康公平 Status: 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 1319 Send a Comment 移民的健康公平 Status: 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 Send a Comment HB 1674 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

立法法案跟踪器 华盛顿立法者于2021 年 4 月 26 日通过了他们的 2021-2023 年运营预算 拨款 106 亿美元的 COVID-19 联邦刺激基金和 590 亿美元的州收入 运营拨款等话题 SB 5092 财政拨款 制定 2021-2023 财政两年期业务拨款。 状态 ： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5237 公平启动法案 扩大可获得的、负担得起的儿童保育和幼儿发展计划。 状态 ： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5115 卫生紧急劳工标准法 制定卫生应急劳工标准。 状态 ： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5141 人人享有健康环境（HEAL） 实施环境正义工作组的建议。 状态 ： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1129 国际医学毕业生许可 关于国际医学毕业生的执照 状态： 交付总督，将于 4 月 20 日签署成为法律。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1372 比利弗兰克小雕像 用小比利弗兰克的雕像取代国家雕像馆收藏的马库斯惠特曼雕像。 状态： 州长于 4 月 14 日签署成为法律。生效日期 2021 年 7 月 25 日。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 警察、法院和监狱 HB 1090 禁止以营利为目的的监狱 资源 关于私人营利性拘留设施。 状态： 州长于 4 月 14 日签署成为法律。 Effective 立即 (4/14/2021)。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1072 全民民事法律援助 资源 仅取消一项民事法律援助资金使用限制。 状态： 在 _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_众议院和参议院通过 。于 4 月 13 日被送到州长办公室。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1078 恢复被判重罪的人的选民资格 资源 恢复所有被判重罪但未被完全监禁的人的选民资格。 状态： 州长于 4 月 7 日签署成为法律。生效日期 2022 年 1 月 1 日 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1310 降级/使用武力 资源 关于执法人员和惩教人员允许使用武力的问题。 状态： 在参众两院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5051 警察监督和问责 资源 关于国家对治安官和惩戒官的监督和问责。 状态： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5055 执法部门的集体谈判 资源 关于执法人员集体谈判。 状态： 4 月 7 日签署成为法律。生效日期 2021 年 7 月 25 日。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5066 警务人员的干预职责 资源 关于治安官的干预义务。 状态： 在参众两院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 1267 独立刑事调查 资源 关于调查警方使用武力可能引发的犯罪行为... 状态： 交付给 州长 将于4月22日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1054 警察战术 资源 制定对和平官员使用的战术和设备的要求。 状态： 在参众两院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5263 警察问责制：过失致死受害者的权利 资源 关于在受伤/死亡的人犯下重罪的伤害和过失致死行为中的辩护。 状态： 4月20日交付州长签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 SB 5226 杜绝因贫困而吊销执照的做法 资源 关于对交通违法行为吊销执照的问题。 状态： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1089 对执法机构的要求进行合规审计 资源 关于对与治安人员和执法机构有关的要求的合规性审计。 状态 ： Delivered 到 Governor 将于 4 月 20 日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1088 对执法机构的要求进行合规审计 资源 关于潜在的弹劾披露。 状态 ： 交付总督，4月20日签署成为法律。 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 农场工人和劳工正义 SB 5172 农场工人的加班费权利 关于特殊情况下加班费的追溯 状态： 在众议院和参议院通过。已交付给 州长的 desk，将于4月26日签署成为法律。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1297 在职家庭退税 关于工薪家庭免税。 状态 ：在众议院和参议院通过。已于 4 月 22 日送到 州长办公桌。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1097 工人安全法案 加强对工人的保护。 状态： 在 _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_众议院和参议院通过 。已于 4 月 20 日送到州长办公桌。 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表 HB 1076 工人保护法 允许举报人代表国家就违反工作场所保护的行为提起诉讼。 状态： 死于 参议院筹款委员会 资源 通过电子邮件发送您的代表

我们的任务 APIC-South Puget Sound 致力于为亚洲和太平洋岛民社区提供无障碍资源。您将在下面找到有关学校、教育工作者和社区的教育资源的资源。如果您还有其他分享机会，请访问“联系我们”页面并向我们发送说明。我们正在努力提供更多语言可访问的资源，并将随着我们的工作继续更新此页面。 Working Families Tax Credit Learn More The Department of Commerce began accepting applications for the Working Families Tax Credit Community Outreach Program grants. Beginning February 1, 2023, the Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,200 to individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. Check the link below to learn more and check if you are eligible. Job Search Tools and Guides We have listed some career tools that the Washington Immigrant Network has curated below. Visit their site here . Resumes How to write a resume that will get noticed Skills to master the resume Cover Letter How to Write a Cover Letter The Cover Letter: A Powerful Executive Briefing Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews Mock Interviews What Is a Mock Interview? (With Example Questions) How to Answer "Behavior-Based Interview Questions" Networking 10 Reasons Why Networking Is Essential For Your Career How Networking Can Help with Long-Term Career Management Get a Mentor Meet Washington Immigrant Network Mentors Preparing for Job Interview 4 Body Language Tips for Nailing Job Interviews | Amy Cuddy Your body language may shape who you are Unemployment Benefits Unemployment benefits provide you with temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. The money partly replaces your lost earnings and helps you pay expenses while looking for new work. The benefits, from taxes your former employer(s) paid, are not based on financial need. Learn About Unemployment Benefits Eligibility Requirements Learn How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits Visit the Employment Security Department Website Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) Paid Family and Medical Leave provides paid time off when you need it most. It’s here for you when a serious health condition prevents you from working, when you need time to care for a family member or a new child, or for certain military-related events. Learn about PFML Eligibility Requirements Apply for PFML After You Apply File Your Weekly Claim

社区外展 BUOD Kung ikaw ay isang imigranteng nakatira sa Estado ng Washington, hindi bababa sa 18 taong gulang, hindi maaaring kumuha ng pederal na mga pondong insentibo o insurance sa kawalan ng trabaho dahil sa iyong katayuan sa imigrasyon, at nakararanas ka ng kahirapan dahil sa pandemya sa COVID-19, maaari kang mag-apply para sa Tulong Pinansyal sa COVID-19 para sa Imigrante sa Washington. Kung maaprubahan ang iyong aplikasyon, maaari kang tumanggap ng kabayaran na hindi bababa sa $1,000. Hindi ito utang, at hindi mo ito kailangang bayaran. Ang iyong impormasyon ay ligtas at protektado: ito ay hindi kailanman boluntaryong ibabahagi sa pamahalaan o ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Ang pondong ito ay hindi dapat iangkop na bahagi ng panuntunan sa pampublikong pananagutan (public charge rule). Makakukuha ka ng tulong sa iyong aplikasyon sa iba’t ibang wika. Ang aplikasyong ito ay bukas mula Setyembre 19, 2022 hanggang Nobyembre 14, 2022. Laging libre ang mag-apply. Upang mag-apply, bumisita sa www.immigrantreliefwa.org . Kung gusto mong makakuha ng libreng tulong sa iyong aplikasyon, maaari kang makipag-ugnayan sa isa sa mga organisasyon sa komunidad na nakalista sa website, o tumawag sa 360-721-7262. I-click upang mag-apply

社区外展 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.(http://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.

活动 Evergreen State College Lunar New Year Event Join the Evergreen State College as they celebrate the Lunar New Year with arts and crafts! This event is hosted by Evergreen's Chinese Class. Date: February 19 from 3 pm - 5 pm Location: Evergreen State College Sem 2 A1105 For more information, call 360-867-6239. 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! 10/25/25 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.