In this issue:
- Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day 2026
- The Immigrant Mindset: Lessons in resilience from Anna Crowe
- SmartHealth holiday season guide now available
- Upcoming WIN General Membership Meeting - Jan. 6
In this issue:
- "We are not invisible!" - Teddy D. Kemirembe's powerful call to action
- Immigrant Story: Gina G. O'Neill's voice of resilience
- SmartHealth holiday season guide now available
- Loan Forgiveness for State Employees
In this issue:
- 2025 WIN Leadership Retreat
- Gov. Ferguson signs executive order reaffirming Washington’s commitment to protecting immigrant rights
- Building emotional resilience: Circles of control and influence presentation
- Last chance to win a Washington experience from SmartHealth
At the WIN general membership meeting, Janet Kiwanuka shared practical ways to build emotional resilience by focusing on what you can control and influence. Attendees learned how to bounce back from setbacks and take empowered action in challenging times. Missed the meeting? Click here to read the… Read more
In this issue:
- Statewide Refugee Advisory Council Public Forum
- Family Separation Rapid Response Team
- Leave Policy Changes Include Good News for Immigrants
- Win a Washington experience from SmartHealth
In this issue:
- On the Road to Citizenship: Voices from the Journey
- Are you WIN's next secretary?
- Win a Washington experience from SmartHealth
- WIN mentoring program
In this issue:
- Are you WIN's next secretary?
- Win a Washington experience from SmartHealth
- Layoff assistance session for state workers and contractors
- WIN mentoring program
In this issue:
- We welcome new WIN leaders: Co-Vice Chair, Janet Nambi Kiwanuka and Secretary… Read more
In this issue:
- Join WIN's Immigrant Heritage Month Celebration
- Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month and earn 50 SmartHealth points
WIN's Co-Chair Roy Salonga recently announced that he is stepping down and is leaving state service. Roy has been a great leader for WIN, and he will be missed by all of us.
Roy's Farewell Message to WIN
Dear WIN members,
I hope this message finds you well. It is with a mixture of gratitude and bittersweet emotions that I write to inform you that I will be stepping down from my Co-Chair role with Washington Immigrant Network. After much reflection, I have decided that it is time for me to pass the baton to someone else who can continue to… Read more
In this issue:
- We say goodbye to WIN Co-Chair Ray Solonga
- Featuring the Immigrant Story of Yan Heng
- Upcoming Events on the following historical events/ topics:
- The Fall of Saigon
- Birthright Citizenship
General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.
Online Meeting Information
Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524
Passcode: 312248
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.