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ACRS annual benefit dinner

October 14, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

More than 500 people attended the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) annual benefit dinner on Oct. 5. Mimi Jung of KING 5 emceed the event, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, and Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu gave the keynore speech. ACRS said it raised more than $400,000.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, ACRS, VOL 38 NO 42 | OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18

ACRS food bank funding confusion

September 5, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian Counselling and Resource Center (ACRS)’s food bank is adopting a “wait and see” policy, when it comes to the funding from the Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT).

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2019, ACRS, VOL 38 NO 37 | SEPTEMBER 7 - 13

$1.7 million for senior centers

September 17, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Mayor Jenny Durkan announced $1.7 million in awards for senior centers in Seattle on Sept. 7. Twelve nonprofit centers across the city will receive awards ranging from $67,000 to $180,000 in 2019, including Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Chinese Information and Service Center, and International Drop-In Center. “As our City grows less affordable, we must […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: ACRS, CISC, Cheryl Shaw, VOL 37 NO 38 | SEPTEMBER 15 - SEPTEMBER 21

ACRS annual benefit gala

October 23, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) raised $322,000 at its annual benefit gala, A Culinary Journey, at the Westin Bellevue on Oct. 7. It was an evening of inspiring stories and culinary delights by local Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs. Rep. Pramila Jayapal was a guest speaker. Money raised from the fundraiser helps to […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, ACRS, Diane Narasaki, Pramila Jayapal, VOL 36 NO 43 | OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 27

ACRS call to action rally

October 16, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) hosted a rally on Oct. 5 — drawing participants from across Washington state in support of immigrant and refugee communities. The rally was part of #AAPIAction, the Asian American and Pacific Islander National Week of Action on Immigration. ACRS joined 30 AAPI organizations in 10 major cities across the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, ACRS, VOL 36 NO 42 | OCTOBER 14 - OCTOBER 20

ACRS Walk for Rice

July 3, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The annual Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Walk for Rice raised $170,000 on June 24. Hundreds turned up at Seward Park to help the ACRS Food Bank continue to feed families, friends, and neighbors. ACRS provides ethnic foods to its mostly Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) clients. It also helps AAPI immigrants, refugees, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, ACRS, VOL 36 NO 27 | JULY 1 - JULY 7, Walk for Rice

ACRS’ Gary Tang retires

February 6, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

      Close to 200 friends and staff of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) held a retirement on Jan. 25 for Gary Tang. There were various performances and dances. Many attendees wore their native costumes and took turns giving Tang hugs, bringing tears to his eyes. Tang founded ACRS’ Club Bamboo, which caters […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, ACRS, Gary Tang, VOL 36 NO 6 | JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 3

A Culinary Journey

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) held its annual benefit gala, “A Culinary Journey,” on Oct. 1 at the Westin in Bellevue. Over 500 community leaders, elected officials, and ACRS supporters and volunteers came together to raise over $300,000. A long-time ACRS supporter and lifetime friend of the late Bob Santos surprised guests with […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, ACRS, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

ACRS Walk for Rice fundraiser

July 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The annual Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Walk for Rice raised a record-breaking $312,000 on June 25. Over a thousand people joined this event by running or walking 2.5 miles around Seward Park — performing, donating, raising funds and volunteering to fight against the hunger. ACRS provides ethnic foods, with proceeds from the Walk, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, ACRS, Diane Narasaki, VOL 35 NO 28 | JULY 9 - JULY 15, Vinod Nazareth, Walk for Rice

Necklace for Rice

June 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman is helping to raise money for the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) “Walk for Rice” by selling necklaces. The money from “Necklace for Rice” would go toward providing an income and flexibility for unemployed refugee women, by enabling them to work from home. The MiMi Globe fabric necklaces reduce landfill waste by […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, ACRS, MING-MING TUNG-EDELMAN, THE MIMI GLOBE, VOL 35 NO 24 | JUNE 11 - JUNE 17, Walk for Rice

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