ACRS eNews – April 2026
This month, we’re seeing the power of community in action. From supporters showing up for Walk for Rice and GiveBIG to volunteers, partners, and staff helping move the work forward every day, this month reflects what’s possible when generosity meets purpose.
Walk for Rice fundraising momentum heats up 🔥
Walk for Rice is almost here, and the excitement is building fast. On Saturday, May 16, our community will gather at Seward Park for a joyful morning of performances, connection, and fundraising in support of the ACRS Food Bank. A big thank-you to our current leading teams — Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, Seattle JACL, Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple, and the Joint Asian Bar Associations — for setting the pace and helping build momentum. Every team, fundraiser, and donation helps support the ACRS Food Bank, raise awareness about food insecurity, and expand access to culturally familiar food in our communities.
There’s still time to jump in, start a team or begin fundraising at
WalkforRice.org or volunteer or join us at Seward Park on Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m.
ACRS joins Seattle Torrent for AANHPI Heritage Game
We were proud to be featured as one of the community partners during the
Seattle Torrent’s AANHPI Heritage Game on April 18 at Climate Pledge Arena. It was a fun and meaningful afternoon celebrating community, visibility, and connection alongside Seattle’s professional women’s hockey team. We loved seeing the strong turnout from ACRS staff and supporters at the game, bringing great energy to the day. A special highlight was seeing Walk for Rice champion Justine Ing of Team Blaine/Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church ride the Zamboni between periods — a well-deserved moment for one of our most dedicated longtime fundraisers. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped spotlight ACRS and Walk for Rice.
Support ACRS through GiveBIG starting April 28
GiveBIG is Washington’s statewide giving event — a chance for people across our region to support nonprofits they care about and the communities they serve. For ACRS, it’s a powerful opportunity to raise support, share our impact, and invite new people into our mission. ACRS will also be featured in The Seattle Times GiveBIG coverage on April 28, helping introduce even more readers to our work. As the cost of living continues to rise, more families are turning to ACRS for support, from culturally familiar food and behavioral health services to employment support, youth programs, and care for older adults. You can support ACRS on April 28 by making a gift and helping share our GiveBIG message with friends, family, and colleagues.
Program spotlight: Ready to Work opens new pathways in aviation and construction
ACRS’s Ready to Work
program is helping job seekers explore port-related careers in aviation and construction through a new partnership with Literacy Source and the Port of Seattle. Together, the partners are offering two 10-week career pathway cohorts designed to introduce limited-English-proficient clients to port-related careers — specifically in aviation and construction — and help spark interest in these fields. Through the program, participants build industry-specific vocabulary, learn about available jobs and career pathways, and take practical steps toward employment. The program is designed to help open doors to long-term career opportunities and greater stability for clients and their families. The first aviation cohort recently wrapped up, and the construction cohort is now underway. Read the full story.
Celebrating the impact of ACRS volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 19–25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and at ACRS, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers across our community. In 2025, 1,635 volunteers contributed 42,610 hours of service across 12 ACRS programs.
Volunteers have been part of ACRS from the start and remain essential to how we serve A&NH/PI and other underserved communities today. From helping at the Food Bank and supporting events to serving on our board and helping students build computer skills, volunteers continue to make a meaningful difference across the organization. To learn more about what volunteers helped make possible in 2025, check out our full
volunteer infographic. And if you’re inspired to serve — or serve again — explore our current volunteer opportunities.FOLLOW US: 
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