OIC of Washington

🎉 In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are excited to announce our First Annual Mini-Intertribal Pow Wow! Join us on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center in Yakima. Event Highlights: 🌟Dance competitions for all ages with prizes 🌟Vendors and delicious food 🌟Grand Entry Procession led by the Yakama Warriors Spread the word and join us for an evening of vibrant energy and celebration! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

On Monday, October 14, we celebrated the life and impact of past OIC of Washington Board member, Mr. Alphonso “Al” Bradley. Earning the moniker, “Super Hero” for his 50 years of service to the Yakima community. Command Sergeant Major Bradley served in the US Army for 24 years. He earned a Purple Heart during the Cold War and later took post overseeing the Yakima Training “Firing” Center. After his illustrious military career, he met and married Annie Lee Johnson Bradley (1944-2013). Together, they enjoyed a family of three sons and one daughter. As a civilian, he worked at Boise Cascade Sawmill for over 20 years. There, he ascended to Regional Safety Manager. Along with serving as a Board member of OIC of Washington, he helped establish the East Side Sports League at the now, Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center (Southeast Yakima Community Center), and successfully coached for many years. Additionally, Mr. Bradley was a founding member of Greater Faith Baptist Church. In his 50 years of service to the church, Mr. Bradley was superintendent of Sunday School, head of the Ushers Board, van driver, and steward of the church's affairs. Mr. Bradley served as president of the Yakima Branch of the NAACP, as well as the Alaska, Oregon and Washington NAACP State Area Conference Officer. He was also the Director of Yakima's AmeriCorps program. In addition to representing Black Veterans at the state level, he mentored dozens of students navigating the city's public schools. Resolutions and proclamations were developed and presented by members of Greater Faith Baptist Church, NAACP - Yakima Branch 1140-B, and OIC of Washington and the Mayor of Yakima. https://lnkd.in/gasADFMA

🌾🎉 Get ready for a fantastic Harvest Carnival! Join us on October 29th at the OIC Henry Beauchamp Community Center from 5:00-7:00 PM. Don’t miss the fun—mark your calendars! For more details, call 509-575-6114. See you there! 🎃✨

🌟OIC Alumni Spotlight🌟 Meet Mireya Antunez-Quebrado, a former OIC participant who sought our guidance in career advisory. Follow her inspiring journey as she navigates challenges and seizes opportunities. 📹Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gvkvumdh Mira la entrevista completa en español: https://lnkd.in/g4r8iwae 📹 Read her story: https://lnkd.in/g2hJdXwz

🌟 As we approach the last couple of months of 2024, we would like to take the time to recognize a few of our amazing staff members who earned special recognition awards in 2023. We’re excited to recognize Alma Caballero, the recipient of the 2023 Education and Career Services Professional of the Year Award! 🎉 Join us in recognizing Alma's incredible achievements and commitment to making a difference throughout Central Washington! 👏✨

Join us in celebrating and learning more about Rotarian Sy Ruiz Public Relations & Development Director at OIC of Washington. #yakimarotary #peopleofaction #ServiceAboveSelf #TheMagicOfRotary #HispanicHeritageMonth2024

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are excited to announce our First Annual Mini-Intertribal Pow Wow! Join us on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center in Yakima. Event Highlights: 🌟Dance competitions for all ages with prizes 🌟Vendors and delicious food 🌟Grand Entry Procession led by the Yakama Warriors Vendors interested in showcasing their products, please contact Maryrose Gonzalez at (509) 853-0347. Spread the word and join us for an evening of vibrant energy and celebration! We can’t wait to see you there!

🏀 Join Our Sports Committee! 🏐 We’re excited to announce we are putting on a Sports Committee! Join us on September 26th at 6PM to learn about the Sports Committee, which will be held at HBCC. This is a great opportunity to: ✔️ Be part of a unique committee. ✔️ Engage with our young athletes. ✔️ Make a lasting impact on the OIC Sports and Recreation Program. For more information or if have questions, please contact Lex Castro at 509-864-1937 or via email at a.c@oicofwa.org. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

Join us tomorrow for an essential in-person workshop to help you navigate the BOI E-File federal requirement.💻 Our experts will walk you through completing the electronic report, ensuring you're fully compliant with federal requirements. Note: This is distinct from the LLC annual WA State report. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert guidance and stay on top of your compliance requirements! 👉 Register today! https://lnkd.in/gtxBWD4Q En Español: https://lnkd.in/grH7Gxam

¡VIVA! Today marks the beginning of #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎉 ✨#HispanicHeritageMonth was established to honor the achievements, diverse cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. It started as a week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a 30-day period in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. ✨#HispanicHeritageMonth begins on September 15th to align with the Independence Day celebrations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Día de la Raza on October 12 falls within this 30-day celebration.