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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – March 6, 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025

[Español Abajo]

Immigrant communities are vital to Washington’s culture and economy, yet many of us have lacked access to affordable healthcare coverage for years. I’m sure I’m not the only one with friends or family who have skipped a visit to the doctor because “it’s not that serious” or “it’s too expensive.”  

Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare—regardless of immigration status. Research shows that expanding access to care saves lives, reduces emergency room visits, and improves overall health outcomes.

Apple Health Expansion now serves almost 12,000 people and there are more than 16,000 people on the waitlist. If Apple Health Expansion is not funded in this years budget, none of these individuals will have access to healthcare.  You can stand up for immigrants too by sending a letter to your state legislator today demanding they fight for healthcare access for everyone in Washington.

 ✍️SEND A LETTER TO YOUR LEGISLATOR

With help from community members like you reaching out to their legislators, last year WAISN secured funding to expand Apple Health coverage to immigrants in the 2024 legislative session, allowing thousands of low-income community members to access affordable healthcare for the first time. 


But right now, there are thousands more immigrants in Washington waiting to see if they qualify for healthcare coverage. Your voice can truly make a difference. Click here to send your letter and ensure that our communities are strong, healthy, and vibrant for years to come!

Thank you for taking action, 

Catalina Velasquez
Pronouns: She/Her
Executive Director

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Las comunidades inmigrantes son esenciales para la cultura y la economía de Washington, pero muchos de nosotros llevamos años sin tener acceso a una atención médica asequible. Estoy segura de que no soy la única con amigos o familiares que no han ido al médico porque “no es tan grave” o “es demasiado caro”.  

Todos merecemos tener acceso a una atención médica asequible y de calidad, independientemente de nuestro estatus migratorio. Los estudios demuestran que un mayor acceso a la atención médica salva vidas, reduce las visitas a las salas de urgencias y mejora la salud en general.


El mes pasado, miembros de nuestra comunidad se reunieron directamente con legisladores estatales en Olympia durante el Día de Abogacía para Inmigrantes y Refugiados de WAISN para abogar por el acceso a la atención médica y otras políticas que garanticen que Washington sea un lugar donde los inmigrantes y refugiados puedan prosperar. Usted también puede apoyar a los inmigrantes hoy mismo enviando una carta a su legislador estatal exigiéndole que defienda el acceso a la atención médica para todos en Washington.

 ✍️ENVÍE UNA CARTA A SU LEGISLADOR

Con el apoyo de miembros de la comunidad como usted, que lograron hablar con sus legisladores, el año pasado WAISN obtuvo fondos para expandir la cobertura de Apple Health a los inmigrantes en la sesión legislativa del 2024, lo que permitió que miles de miembros de la comunidad de bajos ingresos tuvieran acceso a una atención médica asequible por primera vez.  

Sin embargo, ahora mismo hay miles de inmigrantes más en Washington esperando a ver si cumplen los requisitos para recibir atención médica. Su voz puede hacer la diferencia. Haga clic aquí para enviar su carta y garantizar que nuestras comunidades se mantengan fuertes y  saludables en los años por venir.

En solidaridad, 

Catalina Velasquez 
Pronombres: Ella
Directora Ejecutiva

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This month’s General Meeting will be held at Round Table Pizza (the Clearwater location). We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️ Thursday, November 20th🕡 6:30pm📍 Round Table Pizza - Kennewick location(3300 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick) ... See MoreSee Less

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There are a few spots left for this Paint and Sip event at Monterrosso's with Ashleigh Rogers! Create something fun with good company and delicious food! 🗓️ November 23, 2025🕛 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST📍 Monterrosso's Italian Restaurant (in the antique train car!)🎟️ Tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/LD8paint ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the LAST DAY TO VOTE!You have until 8:00pm to drop off your ballot. ---- Ballot Drop Box Locations ----📍Kennewick- Benton County Campus, 7122 W. Okanogan Place (Drive up)- Benton County Elections, 7122 W. Okanogan Place Bldg. F- Finley Middle School, 37208 S. Finley Road- Kennewick City Hall, 524 S. Auburn Street (Drive up)📍Richland- Badger Mountain Community Park, Keene Road (Drive up)- Jefferson Park, Symons Street- WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way (Drive up)📍West Richland- West Richland City Hall, 3100 Belmont Blvd. (Drive up)- West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen Street (Drive up)📍Benton City- City Hall, 1009 Dale Avenue📍Prosser- Prosser Courthouse, 620 Market Street ... See MoreSee Less

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FYI - It’s too late to mail your ballot!You will need to drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in the Indivisible Tri-Cities WA Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterTools🗳️ Tri-Cities! It’s too late to mail your ballot.✅ Instead, drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in our Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterToolsEvery vote matters. Let’s finish strong! 💪#GetOutTheVote #IndivisibleTriCitiesWA ... See MoreSee Less

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 2, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    December 2, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 4, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    December 8, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 9, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    December 9, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • BADGER FORUM: Understanding Vaccines

    BADGER FORUM: Understanding Vaccines

    December 11, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=392306

    Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support for public health policies has gradually declined. At the federal level certain policies and practices regarding vaccines have been thrown into question.

    Vaccine proponents note the long-time and widespread benefits of the traditional MMR vaccine; vaccine skeptics generally insist it causes autism. Some say the approval process (Operation Warp Speed for Covid-19) was either rushed or rigged; others say the process was instrumental in reducing suffering and saved the lives of millions of people.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 11, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 16, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    December 16, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 18, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 23, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    December 23, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 25, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    December 25, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 30, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

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