Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Pacific Islander Community Association of WA For thriving Pacific Islander Communities in Washington State ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.picawa.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Resources](https://www.picawa.org/resources/) - Resources Curated list of internal and external resources relevant to Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities in Washington state. COFA Passport Renewal Forms External links to passport renewal forms for COFA citizens. View Resource Red Cards Know Your Rights cards, translated in various Pacific Island languages. View Resource Washington State Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community Data - [REAL ID for COFA Citizens in WA](https://www.picawa.org/cofa-passport-forms/) - Quick links to external COFA Passport renewal forms and submission instructions. - [2024 Impact Report](https://www.picawa.org/2024impact-report/) - Some of our biggest highlights from 2024 and the impacts we’ve made together as a community. - [WA State NH/PI Community Data Report 2019-2024](https://www.picawa.org/datareport2024/) - Introducing the Washington State Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community Data Report 2019-2024. - [Red Cards - Know Your Rights](https://www.picawa.org/redcards/) - Access and download Red Cards translated in various Pacific Islander languages. - [Woven with Elders: Pacific Islander Vaccine Toolkit](https://www.picawa.org/woven-with-elders-pacific-islander-vaccine-toolkit/) - A free toolkit of beautiful graphics, easy-to-read fact sheets, and responses to frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations in order to protect our Pacific Islander communities, translated in Pacific Island languages. - [2025 Impact Report](https://www.picawa.org/2025impact-report/) - Check out our highlights and impacts from 2025! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.picawa.org/) - Bula vinaka. Ran anim. Talofa lava. Alii. Malo e lelei. Paing kom. Kia orana. Håfa adai. Aloha. Iakwe. Halo. Malo te ma’uli. Wa wa wa. Mauri. Tirow. Ki ora. Fakaalofa atu. Mogethin. Ia orana. Malo ni. Kaselehlia. ‘Iorana. Ekamowir omo. Noa’ia. Hello! We are the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington PICA is a statewide - [Support Our Work](https://www.picawa.org/support-us/) - Support Our Work Support NH/PI communities affected by the Spokane area wildfires Communities across Spokane are experiencing one of the worst wildfire disasters to hit the Pacific Northwest. With thousands of people evacuated and displaced, and many homes destroyed, our team is working to set up direct community response and support, as we are able. - [Meet Our Team](https://www.picawa.org/staff/) - About Us Meet Our Team We are women-led, intergenerational, and 100% of our staff and board identify as NH/PI and Indigenous Our Community Services Team Angela William Wellness Navigator, Vancouver Chuukese Joann Killion Wellness Navigator, Federal Way Chuukese Johanna Inoke Site Manager, Vancouver Chamorro & Pohnpeian Hidai Johnny Site Manager, Spokane Marshallese Rosi Bolatagici Pasifika - [Join Our Team](https://www.picawa.org/jobs/) - Join Our Team Join us at PICA on our mission to establish a cultural home, center community power, and further the wellness of our Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities in Washington. Open Opportunities Wellness Navigator - Spokane The Wellness Navigator provides case management for Pasifika families by addressing the social determinants of health: housing security, - [Wellness Navigator Job Posting](https://www.picawa.org/jobs/wellness-navigator/) - Wellness Navigator Location: Spokane, WA About Pacific Islander Community Association (PICA) The Pacific Islander Community Association (PICA) is an organization that seeks to live out the indigenous values of the Pasifika communities here in Washington State through community organizing, political engagement, and transformational systems change. Our mission is threefold: establish a cultural home, center community - [Get Support](https://www.picawa.org/get-support/) - Get support from our team Are you a Pacific Islander community member looking for support in Washington state? Fill out the referral form for our office located closest to you to inquire about assistance or to let us know how we can help. Schedule an appointment with our Navigators PICA has offices in King County, - [Office Locations](https://www.picawa.org/our-locations/) - With locations in Federal Way, Vancouver, and Spokane – find the PICA office closest to you for our local services and programs. - [Contact Our Team](https://www.picawa.org/contact-our-team/) - Connect with Us Contact our team for your interest in the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington! Thank you for your interest in the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington! Kinisou for your interest in the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington! Mahalo for your interest in the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington! Vinaka - [Our Events](https://www.picawa.org/calendar/) - Our Calendar Upcoming events, programs, and office closure updates Location Bridgeview Resource Center Brooklake Church Orchards Highlands Neighborhood Park Pacific Community Park Panther Lake Trail PICA Federal Way PICA Spokane PICA Vancouver Location Bridgeview Resource Center Brooklake Church Orchards Highlands Neighborhood Park Pacific Community Park Panther Lake Trail PICA Federal Way PICA Spokane PICA Vancouver - [Our Work](https://www.picawa.org/our-work/) - About Us Our Work Our Mission To establish a cultural home, center community power, and further the wellness of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities in Washington. Our Vision Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities thriving physically, socially, culturally, and spiritually. Washington is home to the 3rd largest population of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Through intergenerational - [Pasifika Village Council](https://www.picawa.org/services/pvc/) - Pasifika Village Council Pacific Islander Advocacy Council Pasifika Village Council is our commitment to advocacy for the unique and diverse health & wellness priority needs of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities across Washington State. We are committed to supporting policies that reduce barriers for NH/PIs to thrive while creating civic education opportunities to cast a wide - [Wellness Navigation](https://www.picawa.org/services/wellness-navigation/) - Family Wellness Navigation Support services, wellness programs & resource navigation for NH/PI families Our Wellness Navigation program works to provide direct, one-on-one support services and resource navigation for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander families, while creating accessible spaces, events, and programs that center community wellness. Services & Navigation By appointment, our Wellness Navigators can support with:Housing NavigationState - [Youth Navigation](https://www.picawa.org/services/youth-navigation/) - Youth Navigation NH/PI youth support services and programs Our Youth Navigation program centers the leadership of our Pasifika youth through peer advocacy and helps our young people get set up for a healthy, positive, culturally-grounded future. Our Youth Navigation Team is committed to meeting our young people where they are at, providing support and contributing - [Pasifika Food Networks](https://www.picawa.org/services/pfn/) - Pasifika Food Networks Food Access Program Our Pasifika Food Networks program works to provide access to food in order to combat the devastating impacts of food insecurity experienced by our NH/PI communities across the state. Food Pantry Our Food Pantry offers food in a market style set-up at our office space for community members to - [Cultural Weavers](https://www.picawa.org/services/cultural-weavers/) - Cultural Weavers NH/PI Elders Engagement Program Our Cultural Weavers program provides a space for our Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander elders to engage in community connection, cultural celebration, and thoughtful programming, while providing direct service support and resource navigation for our aging adults. Weekly Programming Fridays from 10AM – 2PM at our Federal Way office.Storytelling, cultural sharing, ## Events - [Back-2-School BBQ](https://www.picawa.org/events/back-2-school-bbq/) - Our annual Back to School gathering in Vancouver is here! We're getting together for another family BBQ and school supply/backpack giveaway to ring in the new school year. Join us for a day at the park for some good food, games, music, and giveaways! This is a free community event – all giveaways and food - [Matua o le Moana: Elders Fair](https://www.picawa.org/events/matua-o-le-moana-elders-fair/) - Our annual Matua o le Moana (Elders of Oceania) resource fair is back! This National Senior Citizen's Day, celebrate and honor our Pacific Islander elders with us at our FREE fun-filled day all centered around our treasured Pasifika elders. What to expect: Delicious food Retail and handicraft businesses Info and resources relevant to elder care - [Voyagers to Scholars Back to School Event](https://www.picawa.org/events/voyagers-to-scholars-back-to-school-event/) - Our annual back to school event! This year, our back to school event is centered not just on equipping our students with the necessary tools for their school year, but also highlighting the resilience of our history and identities as Pacific Islanders to inspire our scholars as they navigate their educational journeys, through the rich - [Move & Connect: Zumba Class and Resources](https://www.picawa.org/events/move-connect-zumba-class-and-resources/) - Try something new or get back into the groove and join the good vibes at this FREE Zumba dance fitness session, led by our friends from Sea Mar. We're bringing together some fun physical activity with access to no cost health and wellness resources/services, all in one place! What you can expect: A fun and - [Office Closure - July 4th](https://www.picawa.org/events/office-closure-3/) - All PICA offices are closed, in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will be back to regular hours on Monday, July 6th. - [Food Pantry](https://www.picawa.org/events/food-pantry-3/) - [SW Cultural Roots](https://www.picawa.org/events/sw-cultural-roots/) - This Summer in Vancouver, our Cultural Roots youth program theme is Rhythms of the Pacific. We will be joined by local NH/PI community partners who will be hosting programs that will help ground our Pasifika youth in their identities through song, dance, and language. These programs are FREE for all Pasifika youth, with permission from - [Fun Walk](https://www.picawa.org/events/fun-walk/) - [Office Closure](https://www.picawa.org/events/office-closure/) - All PICA offices are closed in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. - [Office Closure](https://www.picawa.org/events/office-closure-2/) - All PICA offices will be closed as our staff attends our annual all-staff retreat. To get in contact with us, please send us a message at contact@picawa.org or give one of our offices a call and leave a detailed message. Thank you for your understanding! - [Vancouver Office Closure](https://www.picawa.org/events/vancouver-office-closure/) - Our Vancouver office will be closed Thursday, June 11. We will be back to regular hours, Friday, June 12. - [Fun Walk](https://www.picawa.org/events/fun-walk-2/) - Let's walk together and practice our healthy habits! There will be participant giveaways and refreshments. All ages are welcome! - [Homebuyers 101 Info-Session](https://www.picawa.org/events/homebuyers-101-info-session/) - Have you ever wanted to own a home, but were unsure where or how to start? Come join this FREE info-session with Uila and Charlene! They will help us learn more about: The homebuying process How to get qualified Financing options Free credit repair Zero down payment The closing process and MORE Sign up now: - [Cultural Roots: Making 'Otai](https://www.picawa.org/events/cultural-roots-making-otai/) - Pasifika youth, join us for dinner, games, and a little 'otai-making session! 'Otai is a drink believed to have originated in Tonga and spread across the South Pacific. It is made from coconut, grated or blended fruit like watermelon, mango, or pineapple and coconut milk. - [Family Finances](https://www.picawa.org/events/family-finances/) - Join us for this free community info-session to learn about the basics of the U.S. financial system, so that you can better prepare yourself and your family's future. Agenda will include: Pizza and snacks Presentation by finance expert, Julian Hofschneider Q&A session - [Food Pantry (FedWay)](https://www.picawa.org/events/food-pantry-fedway/) - Our free food pantry in Federal Way - community members are welcomed to shop for what they need. We only ask that you bring your shopping bags or boxes with you. - [Stroll Through Pasifika](https://www.picawa.org/events/stroll-through-pasifika/) - In honor of NH/PI Heritage Month, our monthly info-session for May will be a small gathering too showcase Pacific Islander art, culture, and food. Take part in hands-on cultural demonstrations, enjoy food, culture art and handicrafts from our local Pacific Islander communities. Plus, get connected to local health & wellness providers, programs, and resources all - [Prenatal Care Info-session: Monitoring Blood Pressure](https://www.picawa.org/events/prenatal-care-monitoring-blood-pressure/) - A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth for you and your baby - come join us for a community session that aims to educate why it’s important to monitor your blood pressure while pregnant. We will have free food, giveaways, and information for expecting mothers. - [Food Pantry](https://www.picawa.org/events/food-pantry-295/) - Our free food pantry in Federal Way - community members are welcomed to shop for what they need. We only ask that you bring your shopping bags or boxes with you. - [Food Pantry](https://www.picawa.org/events/food-pantry-2/) - Our free food pantry in Federal Way - community members are welcomed to shop for what they need. We only ask that you bring your shopping bags or boxes with you. - [Job Readiness Workshop](https://www.picawa.org/events/job-readiness-workshop/) - Looking to get connected with employment resources? Join us and guests from WorkSource Spokane for a FREE job readiness workshop! This workshop will aim to provide tools for: Successful interviewing Prep and etiquette Effective resume writing Plus, other WorkSource resources - [Office Closure - Memorial Day](https://www.picawa.org/events/office-closure-memorial-day/) - In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, all PICA offices will be closed and will reopen the following day. - [Community Wellness Event: Economic Empowerment](https://www.picawa.org/events/job-fair/) - Looking to get connected with job & career opportunities, or other wellness recources? Come visit us in Federal Way, next Thursday, April 23 from 12PM-4PM for a free one-stop space to get access to training opportunities, same-day benefits support, phone and internet access, wrap-around youth services, and other local employment support and programs! We'll be - [Cultural Roots](https://www.picawa.org/events/cultural-roots/) - Our first Cultural Roots program of the year! This will be a meet and greet for high school aged youth to come and eat, fellowship, play some games and learn more about what Cultural Roots is. - [First Time Homebuyers Info-Session](https://www.picawa.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-info-session-2/) - Uila Mendoza and Charlene Lewis will be holding a FREE first-time homebuyer information class at our office in Vancouver. Come join and learn more about: the home buying process how to get qualified financing options free credit repair zero day payment the closing process and more! - [First Time Homebuyers Info-Session](https://www.picawa.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-info-session/) - Uila Mendoza and Charlene Lewis will be holding a FREE first-time homebuyer information class at our office in Federal Way. Come join and learn more about: the home buying process how to get qualified financing options free credit repair zero day payment the closing process and more! - [Walk-In Food Pick-Up](https://www.picawa.org/events/walk-in-food-pick-up-2/) - [An EGGcellent Wellness Special](https://www.picawa.org/events/an-eggcellent-wellness-special/) - Join us in Federal Way for our next FREE Spring/Easter season community resource info-session. Alongside bento food boxes, children's activities, and basic needs easter basket giveaways, this event will feature sessions on: Understanding & Preventing Tuberculosis (TB) with Seattle & King County Public Health Learn more about TB Get FREE TB Screenings Connect with TB - [Free Homebuying Information Class](https://www.picawa.org/events/free-homebuying-information-class/) - Uila Mendoza and Charlene Lewis will be holding a free first-time homebuyer information class at our office in Spokane. Come join and learn more about: the home buying process how to get qualified financing options free credit repair zero day payment the closing process and more! - [Walk-In Food Pick-Up](https://www.picawa.org/events/walk-in-food-pick-up/) - Community are welcome to pick-up food for no-cost at our office, between 1:30PM - 3:30PM. Please bring your own bags or boxes! - [Cultural Weavers](https://www.picawa.org/events/cultural-weavers/) - Our Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) elders engagement program that happens every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Friday of each month. This is a free program open to elders of all NH/PI identities to come together with their peers for social engagement, resources and learning opportunities, as well as games and other engaging activities. If you - [Food Pantry](https://www.picawa.org/events/food-pantry/) - Our free food pantry in Federal Way - community members are welcomed to shop for what they need. We only ask that you bring your shopping bags or boxes with you. - [Wellness in the Weave: Understanding & Preventing Tuberculosis](https://www.picawa.org/events/wellness-in-the-weave-understanding-preventing-tuberculosis/) - MORE INFO TO COME! - [Income Tax Assistance](https://www.picawa.org/events/income-tax-assistance/) - MORE INFO TO COME! - [Wellness in the Weave: Reimagining Pacific Islander Recipes](https://www.picawa.org/events/wellness-in-the-weave-reimagining-pacific-islander-recipes/) - Together with Northwest Kidney Center, we will be reimagining Pacific Islander recipes while sharing nutritional knowledge, with a focus on cardiovascular health. 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