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  • March 2019 | Video Message from Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa

    03/13/2019
    Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa shares a brief update on the 2019 Legislative Session and an announcement for CAPAA’s two awards. For questions, please contact Project Coordinator Sam Le at sam.le@capaa.wa.gov Read our most recent newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b217653ba4e6/march-video-message-upcoming-board-meeting-events-and-opportunities Visit our website for more information! https://capaa.wa.gov Like and follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/wacapaa/ Music: bensound.com Thank you for all your support!

  • March 2019 | Announcing Reynaldo Pascua as a recipient of CAPAA’s Vanguard Award

    03/07/2019
    Announcing Reynaldo Pascua as Honoree of CAPAA’s Vanguard Award We are pleased to announce that our Honoree to receive CAPAA’s Vanguard Award at our Sapphire Anniversary Celebration is former Commissioner Reynaldo Pascua​. Reynaldo is the current President of the Filipino Community of Yakima Valley. He has been engaged with CAPAA it was first established in 1974 and has since remained a tireless champion for the broader Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in Washington State. As a proud Filipino American, Reynaldo led the great effort of bringing forth the true story of the first… Read more

  • Request for Proposals (2/15): Community Based Climate Change, Health & Equity Strategy

    02/15/2019
    From the United States Environmental Protection Agency: Request for Proposals: Community Based Climate Change, Health & Equity Strategy The community-based strategy of The Kresge Foundation’s Climate Change, Health & Equity Initiative is anchored by a multi-year effort that seeks to strengthen the leadership and effectiveness of community organizations working to implement policies and practices that improve climate resilience and reduce health risks equitably. Projects funded through the community-based strategy will advance the adoption and implementation of climate mitigation,… Read more

  • CAPAA’s Sapphire Celebration (4/13)

    02/14/2019
    The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) cordially invites the public to attend its Sapphire Anniversary Celebration, observing 45 years of service to the APA community statewide. Join us for a family-friendly, feel-good event for all our community members to come together and celebrate our beautiful diversity in solidarity! Attendees are encouraged to wear BLUE in honor of Sapphire Anniversary – cultural attire is encouraged! REGISTER HERE! 5:30 RECEPTION: Live music, silent auction, artisan craft 6:30 MULTI-CULTURAL DINNER BUFFET: Featuring cuisine from… Read more