ACRS

ACRS fuels success for individuals and families of many generations. We provide whole-health services in over 40 languages to more than 35,000 people annually.

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

📷📷Instantly get a coupon when you use EBT to buy fresh produce from select stores using Produce Match! ACRS can help you check if you and your family qualify for SNAP. Learn more about Produce Match at https://t.co/oxY2Z3PaXh

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

ACRS can help you apply for food assistance if you qualify!

[WashingtonStateDSHS @waDSHS]

We're looking forward to continuing to find innovative ways to boost food security and ensure access to healthy foods for all Washingtonians! Here's more about the grant we just received from @USDANutrition: #foodsecurity #SNAP #EatYourFruitsAndVeggies

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

Did you know you can use #SNAP/Basic Food benefits at 100 participating #farmersmarkets? SNAP Market Match can match $40 or more per day for SNAP customers. ACRS can help you apply if you qualify. Contact ACRS's SNAP outreach coordinator Davantara Yinn at [email protected].

[AAPI Data @AAPIData]

CHIS surveys: 16%-14% of NHPI & 9% AsAm reported they saw any healthcare provider for emotional, mental and/or alcohol-drug issues in past year, with only 4%-5% of LEP AsAm. Compared to 19% of white and 16% for all races. #DataEquity #NoStigma #mentalhealth

[Stop AAPI Hate @StopAAPIHate]

However you look at it, discrimination remains a serious problem for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Today’s report delves into recent findings from @norcnews and offers recommendations to protect and expand civil rights for all of us. Read it now: https://t.co/9XQqHfslPH

[Stop AAPI Hate @StopAAPIHate]

Announcement: Today, we’re releasing a landmark report revealing widespread discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders — with 49% saying they’ve experienced unfair treatment because of their race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics. 🧵

[Advancing Justice - AAJC @AAAJ_AAJC]

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, show your support by participating in our #BystanderIntervention training to stop anti-Asian harassment.

Wed (5/24) @ 2pm ET

Register at https://t.co/1NJqlEfDKN! #StopAsianHate @rightobeorg

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

Join us and @NAAPIMHA in celebrating #AANHPIMentalHealthDay, a national movement to raise awareness of mental health within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander communities. Take the pledge to amplify AANHPI mental health and get resources: https://t.co/UiWbO1nSyC

[Starbucks @Starbucks]

Join us in celebrating #AAPIHeritageMonth. We’re proud to support @ACRSNEWS, a nonprofit that provides community support like food donation that advances the well-being of Asian and Pacific Islanders.

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

Need extra support buying groceries this month? You and your family may qualify for Basic Food/SNAP monthly benefits. ACRS can help you apply! Contact ACRS's SNAP outreach coordinator Davantara Yinn at [email protected].

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

.@HealthierHere partners with @ACRSnews and other organizations to address workforce shortage, healthcare equity: https://t.co/6WZfnUbUCr

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

Calling all ACRS partners!

[AAPI Data @AAPIData]

📣Are you a nonprofit/CBO serving AANHPIs?

Fill out this survey which aims to drive more funding to our communities: https://t.co/VKM7P7RXHi

❗️Deadline: by Fri, March 31st

@aapip @AsianPacificFnd @APCF

[APIAVote | #StopAsianHate @APIAVote]

"Almost one-quarter of Asian American workers reported feeling excluded from discussions about diversity and inclusion at their workplace."

Although Asian Americans may appear successful, we face a plethora of challenges and need support.

Thanks @AAPIData for this research!

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

Contact ACRS to learn how to get food assistance during this time. We can answer questions about your eligibility for SNAP benefits and other programs! Email [email protected]. https://t.co/8bCFatN0mm

[WithinReach @WithinReachWA]

Save the date for @SKCClinic on April 27-30! 📅 This four-day clinic offers free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who needs support accessing or affording healthcare. Learn more: https://t.co/t8IjLVY5JR

[INT'L. EXAMINER 🐉 @iexaminer]

Cultural awareness groups within the WA Department of Corrections (DOC) have a long legacy of resistance, tradition, and love, writes Felix Sitthivong. But they are coming under attack from DOC despite Governor Jay Inslee’s proclaimed commitment to equity
https://t.co/N9Wfq9ZPRt

[INT'L. EXAMINER 🐉 @iexaminer]

Kytlan Morgan with @ACRSNews writes in favor of WA SB 5486/HB 1473, which would create a 1% tax on people possessing more than $250 million in financial property like stocks. It would raise $3 billion/year to pay for disability services, education, housing
https://t.co/yeZZtr7x9K

[WashingtonStateDSHS @waDSHS]

ICYMI -- Here's more from @USDANutrition about emergency allotments ending after this month.

[WashingtonStateDSHS @waDSHS]

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If you normally receive your food benefits on Feb. 1-2, you will see the emergency allotment amount on Feb. 2.

If you normally receive your food benefits Feb. 3-20, you will see the full amount on your regular issuance date.

[ACRS @ACRSNews]

"Tonight, we send love, care, and healing to our community. We mourn with you." ACRS's statement on the two mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, CA that have left 18 people dead and two Asian communities grieving.