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March Immigrant Affairs Update |
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We know that the past month following Winter Storm Uri have been challenging for our communities. I hope that you've been able to take time to rest and care for yourselves as you work hard to help care for others. Read below for more information and resources that may be useful as our communities continue to work to recover from this disaster.
We also want to express our solidarity with our AAPI relatives who are experiencing pain and fear following a surge in anti-Asian racism across the country. We know that these are not isolated incidents, they are a symptom of intersecting symptoms of oppression, and we're committed to dismantling the systems of opporession that lead to hateful acts of violence. None of us are safe until all of us are safe. |
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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHT:
STOP AAPI HATE |
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In response to the alarming escalation in xenophobia and bigotry resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council (A3PCON), Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University launched the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center on March 19, 2020. The center tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Their approach recognizes that in order to effectively address anti-Asian racism we must work to end all forms of structural racism leveled at Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color.
Their 5-pronged approach is to:
– Serve as the leading aggregator of anti-Asian hate incidents
– Offer multilingual resources for impacted community members
– Provide technical assistance from rapid response to preventative measures
– Support community-based safety measures and restorative justice efforts
– Advocate for local, state, and national policies that reinforces human rights and civil rights protections
Action You Can Take Locally:
- To report an incident, please visit https://www.austintexas.gov/page/report-covid-19-racism. This page links to the incident report form created by A3PCON and is available in 10+ languages.
- Watch a recent Bystander Intervention Training, hosted by Act to Change, Hollaback, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice: view the recording here. See below for additional training dates coming up soon.
- Tune in to a press conference being organized by Texas Asian American community leaders here - happening over Zoom today, March 23rd at 10am.
- If you need help, the YWCA Greater Austin is offering no-cost mental health and care-coordination services for the AAPI community. Learn more here and call 512-326-1222 to schedule an appointment.
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American Gateways: Support Available for DACA and TPS |
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American Gateways is offering:
- Free legal clinics for DACA initial and DACA renewal applications
- Assistance filing Temporary Protected Status - Venezuela & Burma (Myanmar)
- Renewal for filing Temporary Protected Status - Syria
For services please contact American Gateways at 512-478-0546 x200, Monday-Thursday, from 9AM-12PM
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Casa Marianella: Support Available for Citizenship Applications |
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Casa Marianella received a grant from the City of Austin to help residents of Austin and Travis County apply for citizenship.
If you are eligible and if you live in Austin or Travis County, it's possible Casa Marianella will be able to help you with the application process.
If you would like to discuss your eligibility for citizenship, you can email Sarah Woelk at swoelk@casamarianella.org or call 512-385-5571. |
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WED March 24th @ 1pm
Women in Refugee Resettlement |
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THURS March 25th @ 6pm
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) Workshop: Tenants' Rights |
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Join us for a panel discussion with refugee and women with Special Immigrant Visas about what it means to be a refugee or SIV holder and why they have chosen to work in refugee resettlement.
Register for the event here. |
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TRLA will host a free virtual workshop where attorneys will discuss the eviction process and your basic tenant rights. Attendees will also be informed of local resources, such as the state rental assistance program, and have the chance to ask questions. We will also cover repairs after a disaster and applying for FEMA Disaster Assistance. Spanish-language interpreting will be provided.
Register for the event here. |
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FRI March 26th @ 10am CST
Accessible, Pertinent Information
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Various Upcoming Dates
Bystander Intervention Virtual Trainings |
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The Asian Pacific Islander Work Group has been hosting My API Live sessions on Facebook Live on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 10am.
My API Live broadcasts brings the viewers/listeners accurate and updated COVID-19-related information to keep our communities safe, healthy and informed. All information centers around API/AAPI communities and is also relevant for the greater Austin community. During the live broadcasts there is simultaneous interpretation available in Burmese, Mandarin and Vietnamese by dialing directly to the phone numbers on the flyer. Having a Facebook account is not necessary to watch My API Live on the APH site.
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Anti-Asian and Asian American and xenophobic harassment are on the rise across the U.S. Unfortunately, anti-Asian racism and xenophobia is not a new phenomenon. It has been part of our histories for a long time, and we have seen it manifested in many ways over the years.
One way we can take action to protect our communities is to learn ways to intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising safety. We're excited to announce that Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC are partnering for a virtual workshop on bystander intervention.
The one-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!'s 5 D's of bystander intervention methodology. Register for a training here.
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2021 AUSTIN WINTER STORM RECOVERY RESOURCES |
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www.disasterassistance.gov
Download the FEMA app
Call 1-800-621-3362
If you are uninsured, apply online at disasterassistance.gov
If you have insurance, file a claim with them first and then apply to FEMA |
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COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES |
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Pre-Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine |
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Austin Public Health En Español! |
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At this time, people in the Texas DSHS definition of Phase 1A, 1B, and 1C are eligible to be vaccinated. You can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine, even if it is not your "turn" to be vaccinated.
- Phase 1A: Front-line healthcare workers and residents at long-term care facilities
- Phase 1B: People 65+ years of age; people 16+ years of age and with at least one chronic medical condition that puts them at greater risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19
- Phase 1C: People 50-64 years old
- School personnel and certified childcare providers
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El grupo de Facebook de Austin Public Health se dedica a proveer información de salud pública a la comunidad hispanohablante de Austin y del condado de Travis, incluyendo abordar las preocupaciones sobre la pandemia del COVID-19 en la comunidad hispana/latin(@/x) y garantizar que los hispanohablantes tengan acceso directo a la información que necesitan para mantenerse seguros. Únete al grupo aquí. |
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In collaboration with the Austin ISD Parent Engagement Support Office, Austin Public Health conducted a training / informational session about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine and how to get the vaccine. Watch the recording from Facebook Live here. |
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En colaboración con la Oficina de Apoyo para los Padres de Austin ISD, Austin Public Health llevó a cabo una sesión de capacitación / información sobre los beneficios de la vacuna COVID-19 y cómo obtener la vacuna. Mira la grabación de Facebook Live aquí. |
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Vaccine Access: Free Rides from Capital Metro to Your Vaccine Appointment |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard |
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Capital Metro is offering free curb-to-curb service for people with COVID-19 vaccination appointments. (This is not to schedule a vaccine.)
Call 512-369-6050
Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*you must request the ride at least 1 day in advance
Have the following info ready:
- Pickup address
-V accine appointment address
- Appointment time & return time
- Whether you are traveling with another person and/or using mobility aids
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To increase transparency, Austin Public Health has released a new Vaccine Distribution Dashboard that updates weekly + breaks the data down by age, zip code, sex, and race/ethnicity.
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