The Washington Immigrant Network (WIN) and the Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN) Business Resource Groups acknowledge that distressing global events are hurting state employees with familial, cultural, or ethnic ties to the communities involved, as well as employees who are watching the events unfold today. We know seeing consistent updates and images in the news can be traumatizing and triggering. As BRGs, we recognize that it is our responsibility to support our members and allies, particularly when events that target our communities occur.
In partnership with the Office of Equity and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), WIN & HAPPEN will be hosting a Community Solidarity Gathering on February 7th to create a brave space for state employees who have been impacted by islamophobia, antisemitism, and xenophobia to share their experiences, and to acknowledge those that have been experiencing this in silence. We seek to hold space for state employees who feel like they are going through this alone and bring our communities together to support one another.
This event is open to all state employees and BRG members. We encourage you to join us as we support our communities and bring awareness to how current global events impact state employees.