Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

02/10/2026

📣 TAKE ACTION: Contact your senators today and urge a YES vote on SB 5574

02/08/2026

ACRS staff sending big spirit on Sunday! 💙💚🏈

02/07/2026

Walk for Rice (walkforrice.org) is here - and we’re launching earlier so we can celebrate during A&NH/PI Heritage Month in May. Every year, our community comes together to raise awareness and funds for food security in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (A&NH/PI) communities. With your support, the ACRS Food Bank provides culturally familiar staples like rice, tofu, bok choy and other essentials to thousands of individuals and families across our region.

This year, we’re rallying to raise $375,000—enough to help distribute nearly one million pounds of food to our neighbors experiencing hunger. Here’s the easiest way you can join:

• Start a Fundraiser: Form a team or start a personal fundraiser in just minutes on our Walk for Rice website: walkforrice.org
• Spread the Word: Forward this email or share Walk for Rice on social to help ACRS reach 7,500 Facebook Likes and invite new supporters and participants.
• Celebrate in Person: Join us at Seward Park on Saturday, May 16 for an inspiring closing celebration with our community - walk, celebrate and see your impact in action.

Why We Walk for Rice

A&NH/PI communities are among the fastest growing populations, yet many face food insecurity at disproportionate rates. The ACRS Food Bank ensures seniors, families, and individuals struggling to put food on the table receive the nourishment they need. In 2025, ACRS distributed around one million pounds of food to more than 4,900 people and provided over 28,000 emergency meals.

When you support Walk for Rice, you help bring culturally familiar foods to those in need.

Walk for Rice supports the ACRS Food Bank, helping provide culturally familiar foods to Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and other underserved community members experiencing food insecurity. Every step makes a difference!

02/06/2026

At A&NH/PI Legislative Day, hundreds of advocates and community members from across Washington state came to the State Capitol to raise our voices on the issues that matter most to our communities. With a crowd of 1,000+ and an incredible youth turnout, the energy was electric!

From inspiring words by elected leaders and community voices to meaningful meetings with legislative district representatives, today was a powerful reminder: when we show up together, we create change.

Thank you to everyone who traveled, rallied, shared your stories, and stood in solidarity. This is people power in action. ✊🏽

If you were there, share your pics and we’ll post them with more photos from today!

02/04/2026

We were so fortunate to work alongside so many amazing volunteers last year! 💜 We wanted to take a moment to share and celebrate some of the accomplishments of our ACRS Volunteers of the Month—community members who truly went above and beyond in their service and support.

Volunteers of the Month at Asian Counseling and Referral Service (www.acrs.org) in 2025.

01/31/2026

If money for groceries is feeling tight—and you or someone you know needs help - ACRS can help you get connected to Basic Food (SNAP) so you can stretch your grocery dollars a little further. 💜

Want to see if you qualify? Email our SNAP benefits coordinator at davantaral@acrs.org

01/30/2026

ACRS is so grateful to the Seattle Seahawks and the Allen Family Philanthropies for the incredible opportunity to be among the Spirit of 12 partners this past year.

It’s been an amazing experience for our staff and volunteers selling 50/50 raffle tickets at the games — and now the Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl!! 🏈🔥

We’re grateful for all the ways the Seahawks support and uplift so many communities across our region. We’re proud to be part of this family and this incredible community.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts—we’ll be cheering you on all the way on Super Bowl Sunday. Go Hawks! 💙💚

01/29/2026

We were grateful to welcome King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and partners from across the region to ACRS for an Immigration & ICE roundtable hosted by the King County Executive. These conversations are critical - bringing community leaders and service providers together to share what families are facing right now, strengthen coordination, and identify where county government can be an even stronger partner. Thank you to everyone who showed up for our immigrant and refugee communities.

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/