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September 10, 2013

2013 Golden Circle Nominations

Annually, OCA-GS’ Golden Circle Award is given to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the betterment of the Chinese and Asian Pacific American Communities. This year, we are asking for...

Event / OCA Event

June 12, 2013

2013 OCA-GS Summer Luncheon

OCA Greater Seattle Summer Luncheon has been announced! The OCA- Greater Seattle General Membership Luncheon will be at Sun Ya Restaurant (605 7th Ave. So., Seattle) on Saturday, June 29th, and begins at 12:15....

Event / OCA Event

May 3, 2013

Chinese American Heritage Societies Recap

A few weeks ago, the Chinese American Heritage Society held their conference here in Seattle. This event allowed individuals from all over the country to gather, reminisce and inspire action for present and future...

Arts / Event / OCA Event

March 12, 2013

Event Info: Asian Americans in the Media

The University of Washington’s American Ethnic Studies in conjunction with the Seattle Asian American Film Festival will be hosting a screening of various films that focus on Asian Americans in the media. Films to...

2012 Golden Circle Awardee: Raymond Chinn

Event / Golden Circle Honorees / OCA Event

October 24, 2012

2012 Golden Circle Awardee: Raymond Chinn

“If we build it, they will come back. If property owners in the International District develop new housing, people will come back to live in the community.” -Raymond Chinn, March 2009 Raymond Chinn’s grandfather...

Event / Golden Circle Honorees / OCA Event

October 24, 2012

2012 Golden Circle Awardee: ICHS

“Health Care is a Right, Not a Privilege.” “Health Care for People, Not for Profit.” -ICHS Posters, 1973 In the late 1960s, there was little available in medical help for many low-income Asian and...

Event / Golden Circle Honorees / OCA Event

October 24, 2012

2012 Golden Circle Awardee: Rita Wang

“When I came, people looked at me with doubt[s]. I had the feeling the Asian and Chinese community was watching. I had to show them I could do it. Even some board members were...

2012 Golden Circle Awardee: Dr. Paul Bock

Event / Golden Circle Honorees / OCA Event

October 24, 2012

2012 Golden Circle Awardee: Dr. Paul Bock

“Stand-up. Never kow-tow. Be proud that you are Asian Americans. Be proud of your Mom and Dad. Be proud of your ancient heritage. Remember the sacrifices that have put you here. Each of us...

OCA Event

September 17, 2012

Service Project: Annual Spring Clean-Up

On April 21, OCA participated in the of the Chinatown International District/Little Saigon and “paint-outs” of graffiti hosted by Interim. The event drew over 200 volunteers for this one-day event to clean up the...

OCA Event

September 4, 2012

OCA Golden Circle Awards 2012

Each year, OCA Greater Seattle puts on a benefit dinner called the Golden Circle Awards. This year, we be holding our Golden Circle Awards on Saturday, September 22 at the Joy Palace Restaurant in Seattle....

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26	27	28	29	30 Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day January 30, 2025 Olympia, WA, USA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2025 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families. Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and be part of this incredible movement for justice. We will march, rally, and engage directly with legislators, showing them that immigrant and refugee communities will not be ignored. This day is about more than participating in activities—it’s about building our collective consciousness around the importance of our campaigns, such as the Health Equity for Immigrants, a bill to codify and fully fund the Apple Health Expansion Program to ensure coverage for all eligible low-income immigrants and refugees, and continued funding for Cascade Care subsidies. We are also fighting for Unemployment Insurance for Undocumented Workers, a bill to create and fully fund a program that provides unemployment benefits equivalent to those available to Washington residents with employment authorization. But our fight doesn’t stop there. While these are our primary campaigns, we also continue to push for secondary priorities that reflect the breadth of our advocacy: Ending Collaboration Between ICE and the Department of Corrections: Stopping the transfer of immigrants from state prisons to immigration detention centers. Restricting Solitary Confinement: Limiting its use in state and private detention facilities to only the most extreme cases. Traffic Safety for All: Deprioritizing traffic stops for non-safety reasons and supporting low-income drivers. State Legal Defense Fund: Securing state funding to support immigrants navigating the legal system. Support for Newly Arrived Migrants: Increasing resources for newcomers seeking asylum and other protections in Washington. Rent Stabilization: Protecting tenants from abusive rent increases. Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Ensuring fair labor protections for domestic workers. More information here, as well as registration: https://waisn.org/immigrant-and-refugee-advocacy-day-2025/?link_id=1&can_id=854a5c7a3e1a245a15c258638c786a8d&source=email-join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down&email_referrer=email_2531473&email_subject=join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down#registration Disclaimer OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change. See more details •	31

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Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day January 30, 2025 Olympia, WA, USA
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2025 is not just an event; it’s a celebration of community power, resilience, and solidarity. Every year, we come together from across Washington State to make our voices heard and demand change at the Capitol. This is a day where we show the power of our communities, advocating for the policies that matter most to immigrant and refugee families.

Join us in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and be part of this incredible movement for justice.

We will march, rally, and engage directly with legislators, showing them that immigrant and refugee communities will not be ignored. This day is about more than participating in activities—it’s about building our collective consciousness around the importance of our campaigns, such as the Health Equity for Immigrants, a bill to codify and fully fund the Apple Health Expansion Program to ensure coverage for all eligible low-income immigrants and refugees, and continued funding for Cascade Care subsidies. We are also fighting for Unemployment Insurance for Undocumented Workers, a bill to create and fully fund a program that provides unemployment benefits equivalent to those available to Washington residents with employment authorization.

But our fight doesn’t stop there. While these are our primary campaigns, we also continue to push for secondary priorities that reflect the breadth of our advocacy:
- Ending Collaboration Between ICE and the Department of Corrections: Stopping the transfer of immigrants from state prisons to immigration detention centers.
- Restricting Solitary Confinement: Limiting its use in state and private detention facilities to only the most extreme cases.
- Traffic Safety for All: Deprioritizing traffic stops for non-safety reasons and supporting low-income drivers.
- State Legal Defense Fund: Securing state funding to support immigrants navigating the legal system.
- Support for Newly Arrived Migrants: Increasing resources for newcomers seeking asylum and other protections in Washington.
- Rent Stabilization: Protecting tenants from abusive rent increases.
- Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Ensuring fair labor protections for domestic workers.
More information here, as well as registration: https://waisn.org/immigrant-and-refugee-advocacy-day-2025/?link_id=1&can_id=854a5c7a3e1a245a15c258638c786a8d&source=email-join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down&email_referrer=email_2531473&email_subject=join-us-at-immigrant-refugee-advocacy-day-on-jan-30-to-show-lawmakers-we-wont-back-down#registration

*Disclaimer* OCA-GS is posting this event on our Community Calendar as a service to the community. Date/Time/Location details are subject to change.
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