Pacific Islander Community Association of WA

Join us at our last Pacific Islander community resource event of the year, the Holiday Wellness Fair! We are partnering with Washington State Department of Health Care-a-Van and Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington to bring you community resources, vaccinations and health screenings, plus some holiday fun/goodies right before all your upcoming family gatherings and festivities. 🎁❄️

There will be a toy and warm clothing giveaway for the little ones 13 years and younger, plus some fun holiday arts and crafts for the kids 🧸🧤 Our first 100 family visitors will also receive gift cards to support a little last minute shopping.

🔗 To receive a toy + warm clothing gift bag for your little ones, please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/L0m9gSfzQ6

If you have any questions, you can contact us online here or message [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

Tacoma/Pierce County communities, APCC has a COVID and Flu vaccination clinic happening TODAY until 2pm! The winter months are here and that means respiratory illnesses are much more common. Protect yourself and your loved ones and get vaccinated!

Please bring your Insurance Card and ID for tomorrow's Vaccination Clinic! Share with your friends and family to attend! We hope to see you there!

This morning in Vancouver!

🚨🚨 UPDATE🚨🚨 blessings family! WE were able to work Eveything out for our venue and we are good to go!!! We will be hosting our event this Saturday at the same Location in Puyallup as originally planned for @ the Heir Academy facility. Thank you & We look forward to seeing you all! ❤️

🚨🚨 Please note that the dish labeling is only for volunteers that are volunteering to add to our thanksgiving spread and Community is not require to bring hot dish to enter event🚨🚨

🦃🍂📦 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway happening Monday, November 20th at Fort Vancouver High School from 4PM-6PM (or until food runs out)!

We will have 200 boxes with Thanksgiving-related food items available for your Pasifika families to pick up, just in time for your fall family gatherings. *This is a first-come, first-serve drive up giveaway and we are limiting food to 1 box per car to serve as many of our community members as possible.*

Address: 5700 E 18th St, Vancouver WA 98661
For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

"Understanding the historical significance of Lahaina is important in supporting its restoration, and we must do so in accordance with the land’s history, and in the best interest of the Native Hawaiian residents who have lived on the land for generations."

Read the full article by PICA-WA Community Wellness & Policy Intern, Keola Tagovailoa-Kualapai and Lahaina Aarona below!

Tourism will not save Hawai’i after the Lahaina Wildfire - International Examiner Attempting to achieve unity requires effort from both within ourselves and the community in which we interact. Lōkahi, or unity’s significance in Hawaiian culture relates to the maintenance of balance, where we practice and reciprocate care from ourselves to others. We are currently in times of d...

Need support with attaining your GED? 🎓 We are happy to announce that the Sí Se Puede Academy of El Centro de la Raza will be tabling at our Community Health & Wellness event this coming Wednesday and will be sharing resources on their program supporting this achievement! See details on their program below and make sure to come by our office space in Federal Way on November 15th from 12-4PM to take advantage of these resources!

📣 Upcoming NH/PI Community Health & Wellness Event in Federal Way, at our office!

You can join us on Wednesday, November 15th from 12pm - 4pm for a handful of different resources. We will have job opportunities and information available, health insurance enrollment, ORCA card sign ups and no cost tablet registration*, thanks to our partners from International Community Health Services (ICHS), Seattle-King County Public Health and Excess Telecom. Plus, our sisters from the First Chuukese WA Women Association will be showcasing their sewing projects done over the course of this year. We hope to see you there! 🤝🏽🧡

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact [email protected].

*No cost tablet via Excess Telecom are available to families who are enrolled in SNAP, SSI, Section 8, WIC and Medicaid assistance.

Chuukese language classes in Vancouver!

Ach we classin kàè fòòsun Chuuk a weneiti ekkei ràn nòn November 5 me November 19 kunok 7pm- 8pm. Epwe fis Clark College, Hannah Hall. 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

Happening this weekend with YWCA Clark County! BIPOC Youth Summit - a two-day journey of growth, connection, and celebration for youth ages 13-18 in the Vancouver area. You can register online at http://tiny.cc/BIPOCYouthSummit2023.

This past weekend, some of our team were able to take part in the Pasifika Natural Helpers training, centered on anti-violence work in our NH/PI communities. Lots of gratitude and thanks to our sisters Sela, Neta, and Lizzie (+shoutout to API Chaya) for putting together this first of its kind session and sharing space with us in what was such an impactful two days! We have walked away with so much hope for how we can all be better stewards of community safety and are looking forward to more spaces and conversations centered on open collective learning.🧡🙌🏽

Happy Monday Community!

This Saturday, October 28th Lend a Hand will be hosting a Community Resource Fair at the Heir Academy Facility in Puyallup from 1pm to 4pm. There will be lots of free resources available so please share this with everyone you know.

Our Health Navigators will be there to offer Apple Health & DSHS enrollment services.

If you have any questions on what documents are needed, please give us a call or message us on messenger.

We are hiring!
Events and Volunteer Coordinator

⭐This person loves to organize and execute events that impact the lives of our Q***r and Trans community
⭐They also love to collaborate with community to further the mission and vision of UTOPIA Washington

Does this sound like you?
Then head over to our website to see the full job description
www.utopiawa.org/careers

To apply, send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Subject line: Events and Volunteer Coordinator

On top of working with a fearless and fun team of Q***r and Trans individuals, UTOPIA Washington offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
✔️ Paid Time Off
✔️ Employer Paid Medical/Dental
✔️ Employer Paid Life Insurance
✔️ Retirement Services

Listen in on this talanoa for International Food Sovereignty Day, featuring our very own Pasifika Food Networks Manager, Rosi! Happening this evening at 6PM PST. 🍎🥬🍅🥔

On October 16th, we commemorate International Food Sovereignty Day, a moment to acknowledge and honor the remarkable dedication of peasant farmers, who are responsible for more than 70% of the world's food production. These dedicated individuals frequently confront the challenges posed by climate change, unfair trade agreements, land disputes, and corporate influence.

During this Talanoa, we will have the privilege of learning from experts in this field about the concept of food sovereignty and strategies to bolster it worldwide. Let's engage in this important conversation and explore ways to empower and reinforce food sovereignty globally.

Streaming LIVE on October 16, 6pm PST
On Facebook and YouTube

Such a great turn out last Friday for our session with school and district staff from Highline Public Schools! 🧡 Our Wellness Navigation Team had the opportunity to share space and speak on family dynamics, educational/access barriers, equity and touch on the unique struggles our collective communities face. Looking forward to creating more moments of collaboration, advocacy and support for our students and families!

📣 Reminder: We are hiring Wellness Navigators to support with our direct service body of work at our Federal Way location!

Yes, we are hiring yet again! ✨ We are seeking individuals passionate about advocating for and supporting Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) families in navigating resources and accessing services in order to encourage social, physical and mental well-being. If this sounds like you, please visit our website at 🔗 https://www.picawa.org/jobopportunities/ to read the full job description. Interested applicants can send resumes and cover letters to [email protected] with subject line: Wellness Navigator: First Name & Last Initial." These positions will remain open until hiring is made.

Make sure your vaccines are up-to-date with our friends at APCC this Thursday! 💉 They are hosting a pop-up clinic for Flu and COVID-19 vaccines from 10am - 2pm in Tacoma. Folks who receive a vaccine will be entered into a raffle for a laptop! 💻✨

You may sign up at our PICA-WA office in Federal Way and we can provide transportation and a gift card as well.

See all the details below ⤵️

Please join us this Thursday, October 12th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm for our exciting vaccine outreach event!

Collaborating with NAPCA and our pharmaceutical partners, we will provide the updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu shots, and other vaccination opportunities for the community. Regardless of health insurance, those who attend will be able to receive a vaccination! Laptops will be given as raffle prizes for those who get a vaccine!

With our recurring vaccine clinic no longer in operation, these partnerships are amazing opportunities for the community to come together and attend these pop-ups to help serve those in need. For more details and information about the vaccine event, please contact APCC at 253-383-3900, or email Skye Rozon at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you here!

The Arcora Foundation SmileMobile is in Spokane the week of Oct. 16 - 20 and and located at the Spokane Regional Health District.
The dental team will see individuals and families with Apple Health and/or no dental insurance. Please call 888.286.9105 to schedule.

Supporting our Community with Mental Health workshop happening on October 13th with APCC! Join us, if you can! 🫶🏾

In honor of Filipino American History month, APCC's Mental Health Program will be hosting Mental Health Week, October 7-14th. Special guest, Jessa will start off the week teaching us the art of Hilot followed by Nikki, who will be educating us on traditional Filipino ancestral medicine (RSVP needed). Our partnered mental health experts, Sala and Scarlett have curated multiple discussion-styled workshops throughout the week to emphasize how important and accessible caring for our inner-wellness should be.

Oct. 7th H.I.L.O.T. RSVP:
https://forms.gle/T5mgCxYqTMgs6GFr5

Oct. 8th Kadaanan Nga Agas RSVP:
https://forms.gle/eAqqwBvZCBGHj1NGA

🗣 Vancouver Youth! Come kick it with us on Wednesday, October 4th! We're hosting a little celebration for the beginning of this school year with food from Paradise Grindz, games and more over at the Bridgeview Resource Center 😎🙌🏽 Come starting at 5pm for all the good vibes. Any questions? Message our team at [email protected] or [email protected]! Hope to see yall there 🫰🏽

In case you missed it, we are now official referral partners with Hummingbird IFS for their Nest program! This is a guaranteed income program is for our people living in King County, Pierce County or on the Tulalip Reservation who are 12 weeks pregnant up to 6 weeks post-pardum and have a yearly income less than Area Median Income (AMI) based on family size. You can see the full post for more details.

If this is you, please reach out to us and we can support in submitting your referral!

Federal Way peoples - the Federal Way Community Resource center is offering support in a number of areas from housing, food, cash assistance, mental health resources, health care and more! Happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month until December! More details at the link below. ⤵️

We are living in stressful times and you may find yourself in need of support. Starting this Thursday, September 21, there will be a Federal Way Community Resource Center here at the Federal Way Library on 1st Way S. Social Service representatives will be here from 12:30pm to 4:30pm on the first and third Thursday each month to help you get the help you need. https://1.kcls.org/FWCRC

Yes, we are hiring yet again! ✨ We are seeking individuals passionate about advocating for and supporting Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) families in navigating resources and accessing services in order to encourage social, physical and mental well-being. If this sounds like you, please visit our website at 🔗 https://www.picawa.org/jobopportunities/ to read the full job description. Interested applicants can send resumes and cover letters to [email protected] with subject line: Wellness Navigator: First Name & Last Initial." These positions will remain open until hiring is made.

It is with great enthusiasm that we officially announce Sili Savusa to join us at the Pacific Islander Community Association (PICA-WA) as our new Executive Director! For the past 10 years, Sili has served as the Executive Director of the White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA, the CDA), promoting authentic resident leadership opportunities and community-led, neighborhood initiatives. She will now be coming on at full-time capacity with us this September to help guide and continue stewarding the work of PICA-WA and our vision for thriving Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities.

Thank you all for your continued support and trust, we ask that you please join us in giving Sili the warmest welcome as we usher into our next journey together as PICA-WA! 🧡

UTOPIA Washington 2023 Hoʻolauleʻa - Tausi: Weaving Ecosystems of Care

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