Now is the time to recommit to anti-racism
On January 6, millions watched as a mob of thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a violent attack against Congress that lead to a lockdown, evacuation and five deaths. The [...]
Supreme Court DACA decision a testimony to the power of people
Amid the COVID 19 pandemic and the country protesting vehemently against police killings of Black people, we can take a short pause to acknowledge an important victory. In June, the Supreme Court [...]
Essential Critical Services By Appointment at ACRS Offices During COVID-19
During the Stay Home Stay Healthy order by the governor through May 4 during the COVID-19 outbreak, ACRS is offering limited essential services at ACRS offices to clients by appointment only and [...]
ACTION ALERT: Ensure COVID-19 Relief for ALL
Contact your legislators today and urge them to make sure that all persons are eligible for COVID-19 relief, regardless of immigration status. Excluding any groups from COVID-19 testing and [...]
Protected: More restrictions announced, affecting ACRS services
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ACRS Condemns ‘Public Charge’ Regulation Aimed at Blocking Citizenship for Legal Immigrants on Public Assistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2019 SEATTLE — The federal government on Monday released a final decision on a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation that makes it harder for [...]
ACRS’ 29th annual Walk for Rice raises over $210,000 to help feed families in need
On behalf of all of us at Asian Counseling and Referral Service, thank you for joining the 29th annual Walk for Rice to support the ACRS Food Bank and nutrition programs. Your efforts to run, [...]
Supreme Court puts census citizenship question on hold – for now
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration’s reason for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The decision is a victory for Asian American and Pacific [...]
AAPI-led national coalition, Congress members to voice opposition of Public Charge rule change
Last month, the White House released a memo that outlines clearer penalties for a sponsor who assists an immigrant family to access public benefits that they may be eligible for. This comes at a [...]
Come Walk for Rice and create a community without hunger
Imagine leaving a country where saying hello literally means “Have you eaten yet?” Now picture arriving in a foreign land where you don’t have enough to eat and the food is as unfamiliar as the [...]
