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20 Apr
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources for Immigrants / Recursos para Inmigrantes

We know immigrant communities have been hit especially hard by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.  Click here for a comprehensive bilingual English/Spanish list of resources to help our state’s immigrant population through the unique challenges ...

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17 Apr
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Don’t qualify for regular state cash assistance? Disaster Cash Assistance Program could help.

Not eligible for most state cash assistance programs?  You may qualify for the Disaster Cash Assistance Program. Please see the information below for an update from the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services about this program.

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10 Apr
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Important Information for Unemployed Workers

Dear neighbors, The good news is Washingtonians are doing a great job at following the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, and the curve is beginning to flatten. We must double down on this good work and continue to stay ...

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02 Apr
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Recursos para empleados por cuenta propia, contratistas independientes y pequeñas empresas

Estimados vecinos: Sé que muchos de ustedes son empleados por cuenta propia, contratistas independientes o propietarios de pequeñas empresas y tienen dificultad para llegar a fin de mes debido a la respuesta COVID-19. A continuación, hay algunos recursos que pueden ...

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02 Apr
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Relief for the self-employed, independent contractors & small businesses affected by COVID-19

Dear neighbors, I know many of you are self-employed, independent contractors, or small business owners who are struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 response. Here are some resources that may help you through these tough times. Paycheck ...

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02 Apr
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Governor approves ban on use of for-profit prisons

OLYMPIAToday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law legislation prohibiting Washington state from contracting with private prisons. Senate Bill 6442, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would prohibit the state from sending people to for-profit prisons outside the ...

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