CISC September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

Thank you for your support of CISC in bridging cultures, communities, and generations. Join us on October 14 to celebrate the impactful work of CISC to create opportunities for success. We’ve extended the early bird ticket sales until September 22.

Our An Evening of Friendship fundraising event will be held at the Bellevue Arts Museum starting at 6pm. Through generous contributions, CISC’s team of 130 bilingual staff is able to serve more than 12,000 immigrants and their family members each year.

September 19 is National Voter Registration Day

Civic engagement and voter participation is vital for a healthy democracy that reflects community priorities. CISC is committed to assisting our immigrant clients with the voting process through outreach events, candidate forums, and hosting our own “Ballot Parties”, which includes walking voters through the whole voting process from voter registration to the last step of returning their ballot.

Important General Election Dates

October 18-23: General Election Pamphlets Roll Out

October 30: Last date for voter registration by mail or online

November 7: General Election Day

Learn more about the following:

King County Elections (Appears in 6 different languages at the bottom of the page https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections
Voter Hotline @ 206-296-VOTE (8683)
National Voter Registration Day

For ballot assistance or events, call or text Andes Kong at 206-981-6449

Join Us at “Partners in Change Community Resource Fair”

Saturday, September 23

CISC is committed to being a Partner in Change. CISC will join over 15 other organizations in the Puget Sound area toward closing equity and opportunity gaps. In partnership with Equity in Education Coalition (EEC), join CISC at this Resource Fair on Saturday, September 23 from 12-3p at Kent’s Green River Community College.

Equity in Education Coalition (EEC) is a statewide coalition working towards a more targeted and comprehensive approach to improving educational achievement and growth and closing the opportunity gap throughout the State of Washington.

To learn more, visit: Equity in Education Coalition of Washington (eec-wa.org)

"Care Buddy" Program Promotes Social Connections

Everyone needs a care buddy, even our elderly seniors!

The “Care Buddy” program, which is a part of the Senior Helping Senior Network Program, exists to provide our Asian senior elderly clients an opportunity for emotional support by connecting with a Care Ambassador Volunteer, which we call a “Care Buddy”.

The process starts with a phone call from a trained “Care Buddy”. When trust is built, the “care buddy” extends an invitation to meet each other face-to-face. As the relationship progresses, the hope is that our senior clients will feel comfortable enough to take that next step to engage in in-person activities at the Sunshine Garden Senior Center. Just recently, our seniors and “care buddies” went on a field trip to visit the Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens (pictured above).

To learn more about volunteering: Jiaoling Li at 206-396-7287or [email protected]

Seeking Youth Volunteers

Our youth volunteer program is the foundation of our future!

Currently, we have 40 students enrolled in the Youth Volunteer Program. In this program, they have the opportunity to engage in fun activities that include events like the Dragon Boat Festival, “Tech Help Day” and various outreach events.

Our students also personally benefit from workshops, such as the "Anti-Bias and Anti-Hate Workshop for Youth" and the "Chase X CISC Financial Literacy Workshop," which empower them with essential life skills and provide them with a broader understanding of social issues in their community.

By participating in CISC’s volunteer program, our students can use their skills and talents to impact their community and gain new skills as they grow into responsible civic leaders of tomorrow.

Have a youth interested in joining?

Contact Ivan Ieong at 206-887-4931 or [email protected]

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