Despite having half a year to go on its contract for a federal grant that allowed the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) to help green card holders to complete their naturalization applications and brush up on their United States history and civics, ACRS learned, along with all other grantees—including others in King County and the City of Seattle—that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security terminated the grant, effective March 27.
Bill to teach Asian American history in the classroom by 2029 introduced to WA Senate
Following years of collaboration with Washington state students, educators, community organizations, legislators, and other stakeholders, the Washington chapter of the Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)-focused group, Make Us Visible (MUV), has announced that a bill meant to integrate AANHPI history into the state’s classrooms has been introduced to the Washington State Senate.
“The rent eats first”: Local AAPI families face increasing food insecurity
Since last year, White Center Food Bank has seen a 40% increase in the number of households it serves—even as food and other supplies remain increasingly difficult to come by.
ACRS announces leadership transition, search for new CEO
The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) announced on Thursday that Executive Director Michael Byun will transition out of his position, with a search for a new CEO set to begin in December 2024.
ACRS concert gala: A night of music, unity, and $310K in support
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) raised over $310,000 at its first live concert gala on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Walk for Rice raises $286K to fight hunger
The annual Asian Counseling and Referral Service Walk for Rice fundraiser returned on Saturday, June 29 with a new location at the torii gate on the north side of the Seward Park entrance.
ACRS celebrates 50 years
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) said it raised $535,000 ‘and counting’ from its 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct.7 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.