EVENTS
Citizenship Applications Assitance Clinics
One America (Washington New Americans) is holding a Citizenship Day clinic in our area on March 15th. They also have an open call for volunteers to help applicants complete forms, make copies, prepare their case to mail, etc. There will be attorneys who conduct screening and the final quality review. Sign up to volunteer HERE.
If you know a legal permanent resident/Green Card holder who would like to take the next step and become a US citizen, please share the attached information. Please note, in order to participate as an applicant, the person must call or text in advance to register. The number to call or text is (206) 926-3924.
Free Tax Prep Locations
Anyone with a social security number or ITIN can register for a free tax prep! Call 360-347-6276 and leave a message, schedule online at taxaidewa20.org/online OR visit any of the sites during open hours (walk-in appointments are limited).
Race Dialogue
Our 6th annual Race Dialogue will be held on March 29th at 10:00am-1:00pm.
The FREE event will be held at the Lacey Community Meeting Room, and there will be the option to join virtually as well. For those who attend in-person, a light lunch will be provided.
The goal of this dialogue is to inform us how racism hurts us all, and how we can be effective allies to each other. You will hear what actions are being taken and could be taken by all of us. We aim to empower everyone with the tools needed to have uncomfortable yet constructive conversations in the context of their own unique lived experiences within their communities. This is an opportunity to form collaborations with other like-minded organizations and individuals.
We will be joined by speakers: Golden Neal, Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Denise Miño, and Kristin Ang.
Please register before March 22.
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
(Candidate Forum) APIC Democracy Summit 2024
((Full)) APIC Democracy Summit 2024
(Highlights) APIC Democracy Summit 2024
Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication
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This year's leadership development event, "Bridging Divides Through Effective Communication," was held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at the Lacey Community Meeting Room. This event focused on enhancing communication skills, fostering understanding across diverse groups, and developing more leadership skills that can bridge divides and inspire unity.
Race Dialogue: Change the Dynamics—What's Power Got to do With it
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual race dialogue "Change the dynamics--what's Power got to do with it" on March 16, 2024. We examined and discussed race relations and racism and how we can work together to achieve justice in our community.
Special thank you to our speakers (Mukti Khanna, Kathy Baros Friedt, Mina Fedor, and Larry Delgado), and our co-sponsors (League of Women Voters of Thurston County, Inatai Foundation, Window Seat Media, and Playback Theatre).
Our next Race Dialogue will be on March 29, 2025. Keep an eye out for the registration link in our newsletter!
2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
There will be a DEI Summit in Summer of 2025! This will be a Statewide initiative and more information is to come!