RISNW ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND EVENTS
Program and Job Openings and Other Announcements
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT RISNW
Now Hiring for WA MASS Navigator
With WA Migrant and Asylum Seeker Support (WA MASS) funding from the State of WA, we are part of integrated service delivery system with centralized intake and referral to other WA MASS partners and service provider. This program provides resources including housing and legal assistance to qualified asylum seekers.
RISNW is recruiting qualified candidates to work as a Navigator who will assist newcomers to navigate the resources and services. The position will serve Snohomish, Whatcom, and/or Skagit County. The WA MASS Navigator reports to the WA MASS Coordinator.
RISNW PROGRAMS NOW ACCEPTING NEW ENROLLMENTS:
US Citizenship
Need help applying to become a US citizen? Through our Naturalization programs, we can help you apply to become US citizens. Click to see our flyer for more information. We offer civics classes and help to complete the N-400 application and other required steps.
Employment Services
Food Assistance Program (FAP) has openings for individuals and families who receive State funded Food Assistance and need help to find a job or a better job. Click to see our flyer for more information. If you are low income and not receiving food assistance, we can help connect you to resources.
REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT SERVICES NORTHWEST NEWS AND EVENTS
WORLD REFUGEE DAY IS JUNE 13, 2025!
Refugee Day at RISNW celebrated the cultures and contributions of not only refugees but the diverse refugee, immigrant and migrant communities in our community. Click here to watch the video courtesy of Snohomish County, a RISNW partner.
More information about to follow for World Refugee Day 2025.
A LOOK BACK AT WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2024
REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT SERVICES NORTHWEST (RISNW) IN THE NEWS
RISNW, Lynnwood Food Bank, Verdant, and LPD team up for wellness pop-up event
Imagery from Lynnwood Times story below. Author, Mario Lotmore (February 11, 2025). https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2025/02/11/food/
MORE LOCAL NEW STORIES, FEATURING RISNW IN THE COMMUNITY
Ukrainian refugees arriving in western Washington: Snohomish County is believed to have the highest Ukrainian population in the state. King5 News Online. Retrieved from https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/everett/ukrainian-refugees-arrive-western-washington/281-9b540522-9384-4ee7-ba41-17ec417bd579
Beginning with the arrival of families from Afghanistan in the fall of 2021 and now Ukrainians who are seeking refuge in the US, Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest has been quick to respond with a host of resettlement and other services, to help our newest residents. We also had great media coverage from both TV and print media which gives a snapshot of the work we are doing and as well as highlighting the stories of a few of the families we are serving. Click the story links below to be redirected to the original features.