In Washington state, the number of legal immigrants seeking help applying for citizenship is up significantly, said Sarah Sumadi of the immigrant-rights organization OneAmerica. The group partners with organizations around the state to hold free one-day workshops to help applicants with the legal requirements and extensive paperwork required to become citizens. It typically takes about five months for the federal …
Washington New Americans named 2015 Innovative Program of the Year!
The Seattle Human Services Coalition will be presenting their 2015 Innovative Program of the Year Award to Washington New Americans at this year’s Human Services Awards on Tuesday, June 10th at City Hall. Each year, the Seattle Human Services Coalition recognizes agencies and individuals for the work they do to change lives through advocacy and dedication to make a difference …