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  • 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

  • February 2019 | Message from Toshiko Hasegawa, CAPAA Executive Director

    02/14/2019
    Video Message from Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa sharing on the beginning of the 2019 Washington State Legislative Session, the 2019 Asian Pacific American Legislative Day, and the Commission’s 45th Anniversary announcement. For questions, please contact Project Coordinator Sam Le at sam.le@capaa.wa.gov Read our most recent newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/1056c6c9a0f9/wa-capaa-olympia-video-update-sapphire-45th-celebration-and-other-opportunities Visit our website for more information! https://capaa.wa.gov Like and… Read more

  • January 2019 | Message from Toshiko Hasegawa, Executive Director

    02/14/2019
    Video Message from Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa, sharing a New Year message on what to expect from the Commission for the 2019 year. Read our most recent newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/ef98c60c9db3/capaa-olympia-updates-events-opportunities Visit our website for more information! https://capaa.wa.gov Like and follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/wacapaa/