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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.
Register for the 2025 A&NH/PI Legislative Day on February 13th!
Join the Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) for a day of advocacy in Olympia! On February 13th, hundreds of community members from around the state will head to Olympia for a day of meetings with our legislators to discuss issues of concern to the A&NH/PI community, including immigration justice, civil and human rights, voting rights, environmental justice, education, access to healthcare, community development, and more!
Registrants will be placed in lobby groups along with other participants in that region to meet with their legislators throughout the day. All registrants will receive lobby training and materials about APIC's legislative priorities. We will ensure you have everything you need to make your voice heard!
Other important dates leading up to A&NH/PI Legislative Day:
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Legislative Briefing: January 22 at 5 pm: (register here)
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Virtual Lobby Training #1: January 29 at 3 pm (register here)
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Virtual Lobby Training #2: February 5 at 3 pm (register here)
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Open Office hours: February 11 from 2-4 pm. You can pop in to ask questions, meet with your lobby groups to practice, or generally check in with us about any support needs. (join here)
Washington Apple Health Expanding Coverage
Washington Apple Health has expanded coverage to Washingtonians (including undocumented individuals)!
🌐The application for the expanded coverage has closed, but you can still apply via https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ for the opportunity to be randomly selected to enroll if space opens. Visit the website for more eligibility information or call the following phone numbers depending on your age:
If you are between 19-64 years old call 1-855-923-4633
If you are 65+ years old call 1-877-501-2233
Call or check their website for more information!
AANHPI Heritage Month
Thank you to all who came out to our May 11, 2024 AANHPI Heritage Month celebration event. We would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation again to our partner City of Olympia Parks staff Olivia and Rachael, our co-sponsors South Puget Sound Community College, APCC, Lacey Parks and Recreation, and all the performers, resource and information table hosts, and food and arts and craft vendors who participated in the event. We know this event's success could not have happened without you--so THANK YOU!!
We had a wonderful turnout and approximately 800 attended the event last week!! It is our pleasure to share our short video that highlights the event with you. You can view a longer version of the video on our YouTube!
Join us for our next AANHPI Heritage Month event on May 24, 2025 at Evergreen State College. More information to come!
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