Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

01/26/2026

ACRS is proud to stand with the Washington for All Coalition. Join today’s rally at 5:00pm at the Federal Building to stand in solidarity with Minnesota. This is also a moment to urge our Senators, especially Sen. Murray, in leadership, to take bold action to protect our communities. >> https://www.mobilize.us/seattleindivisible/event/892071/

Monday 5 pm- Federal Building downtown Seattle - mass Rally to demand ICE OUT and show solidarity with MN!

01/23/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Melissa Miranda of Musang Seattle, recently named a top chef by Eater. Beyond the accolades, Musang showed up for our community when it mattered most, feeding people through their community kitchen during the pandemic. So proud to uplift partners who lead with heart, culture, and generosity. ❤️🔥

01/22/2026

Great news from our partners at Make Us Visible Washington! SB 5574 has passed its first committee vote—an important step toward ensuring our communities’ histories are reflected in K–12 education. Help keep it moving by contacting Senate Rules Committee members using their quick toolkit. 📚✊

https://www.facebook.com/makeusvisiblewa/posts/pfbid02P92oMVbvLsVJ7aVNkApxnHpRwbrCufm2nuKE7qvKtyfWdktVES6jeswG2FD1zMuMl

01/22/2026

The Wing Luke Museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Museums! Vote daily through Feb. 16 and help uplift this incredible institute and vital space for our communities’ stories. ✨

The Wing Luke Museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Museums list (). Do you have a minute to vote us into the Top 10? This recognition is a testament to the incredible communities and stories that make our work possible.

Voting is open now through Feb. 16, and you can vote once a day. It’s quick, easy, and makes a big impact!

👉🏽 Vote: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/wing-luke-museum-seattle-washington/

01/16/2026

📣 Volunteer Opportunity: Support 2026 A&NH/PI Legislative Day 🏛️

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring a critical day of advocacy to life on Thursday, 2/5 in support of our 2026 A&NH/PI Legislative Day. Volunteers will assist with event preparation, materials distribution, and helping participants navigate their meetings and return home safely via bus. 🚌

🔗 Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/LEGISLATIVEDAYACRS
🤝 Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) of WA

🙏 Thank you for considering!

01/16/2026

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is deeply troubled by the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and by a separate incident in Portland in which federal immigration agents wounded two people. These related events reflect a troubling pattern of the use of force, abuse of power, and disregard for human life by federal immigration authorities across the country. Last year, a record number of 32 individuals died under ICE custody.

The use of lethal force by federal authorities raises urgent and serious concerns about safety, accountability, and lack of guardrails for this administration’s anti-immigrant agenda. Every day, immigrant and refugee communities, particularly those who already experience heightened fear, trauma, and barriers to care, are paying the price.

We urge policymakers to take immediate action by closely scrutinizing the use of federal resources and rejecting FY2026 funding decisions that expand or perpetuate immigration enforcement practices that put lives at risk.

You can advocate alongside us and urge your Members of Congress to refuse additional funding for ICE and CBP here: https://bit.ly/3YHPO38

We remain committed to advocating for policies that protect the safety, stability, and well-being of not only the individuals and families we serve but all vulnerable communities.

01/15/2026

💛 Want to help meet real needs in our community?
ACRS clients regularly request essential items like food and household basics, and we’ve made it easy to donate.

🛒 View our current wish list + donation instructions here:
👉 www.bit.ly/ACRSFOODDRIVE

Every donation helps. Thank you for supporting our neighbors! 🙏✨

01/12/2026

Last Friday, ACRS was honored to welcome University of Washington President Robert J. Jones for his first visit to ACRS since his appointment in September.

More than 60 community leaders from Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities gathered in our community-built gym for an evening of connection and conversation, many meeting President Jones for the first time.

The evening also featured UW Regent Blaine Tamaki, the longest-serving Regent and a longtime advocate for ANH/PI communities.

We’re grateful to create space for relationship-building grounded in community, equity, and shared purpose.

01/10/2026

Join the Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) as we prepare for a day of advocacy in Olympia! On February 5th, hundreds of community members from around the state will head to Olympia for a day of meetings with our legislators to discuss issues of concern to the A&NH/PI community, including immigration justice, civil and human rights, voting rights, environmental justice, education, access to healthcare, community development, and more!

Registrants will be placed in advocacy groups along with other participants in that region to meet with their legislators throughout the day. All registrants will receive lobby training and materials about APIC’s legislative priorities. We will ensure you have everything you need to make your voice heard!

REGISTER TO JOIN:
www.tinyurl.com/2026anhpilegday

01/10/2026

Dozens of citizenship interviews in Seattle have been abruptly canceled, impacting lawful permanent residents from countries not on the travel ban. ACRS Director of Employment & Citizenship Services, Alexandra Olins, speaks to the fear and uncertainty these unexplained delays are causing for people who have already waited years to become U.S. citizens.

Naturalization interviews for green card holders in Washington have been canceled in recent weeks amid the Trump administration's widening immigration crackdown.

01/09/2026

Last night, ACRS gathered with community for a moving screening of "Rosemead" at AMC Pacific Place, in partnership with The Seattle Times Mental Health Project. It was an evening that reminded us why sharing stories, especially the hard ones, matters.

Starring Lucy Liu, the film follows the true story of a Chinese immigrant mother navigating her teenage son’s schizophrenia diagnosis—and the stigma that so often surrounds mental health in Asian American communities.

Following the screening, we were honored to be part of a thoughtful panel featuring the journalist whose reporting inspired the film, the young lead actor, and ACRS’s Dillon Nishimoto (LICSW), Population Health & Quality Manager. The intimate and powerful conversation was moderated by Naomi Ishisaka, social justice columnist for The Seattle Times, and sparked meaningful dialogue around Asian American mental health, stigma, and care.

ACRS staff were also onsite sharing resources and connecting with community members throughout the evening.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with openness and care. If you can, we encourage you to see Rosemead—it’s a powerful film that opens up important conversations about mental health, family, and care.

👉 Learn more about the film: https://eric-lin.com/Rosemead

01/06/2026

🎬 Happening THIS Thursday! Join ACRS and The Seattle Times for a special screening of Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu — a powerful film on mental health, family, and stigma in Asian American communities.

🗓 Thursday, Jan 8 | 6:30 PM
📍 AMC Pacific Place in downtown Seattle
🎟 Tickets: $25 via Eventbrite (advance ticket required through The Seattle Times purchased on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/rosemeadseattle )

Stay for the post-film discussion and connect with ACRS. We’d love to see you there!

Special screening event with a discussion featuring a lead actor, journalist, and a local community mental health provider.