We are committed to ensuring the long-term economic empowerment of newly arrived refugees and immigrants in King County.
Our Mission
We are a part of the community that we serve.
PIE empowers newly arrived refugees and immigrants in King County to achieve lasting economic independence by delivering tailored support in language acquisition, housing stability, workforce entry, and pathways to higher‑wage careers.
Our Organization
Partner in Employment (PIE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, stands with refugees and immigrants across Washington State, determined to eliminate the barriers that hold talented community members back from opportunity.
Our staff, board members, and volunteers bring deep cultural wisdom and firsthand knowledge of the diverse needs of South King County’s newest communities, allowing us to serve with empathy, intention, and unwavering commitment.
Fueled by the dedication of our skilled team and the generosity of our donors, PIE creates powerful pathways to livable‑wage careers—opening doors that lead not only to jobs, but to dignity, stability, and hope.
Through in‑language services and culturally responsive program designs tailored to each person’s goals, we empower individuals to transform their futures, achieve lasting economic stability, and build self‑reliance that strengthens entire communities.
Our Goal
We know reducing long-term dependency and creating self-reliance is a process that starts at home. That is why PIE plans our direct assistance services around the cultural and familial needs of each client.
We do this in our approach by:
1) Leveraging both TANF (Transitional Assistance for Needy Families) and Non-TANF resources to achieve the goals of Work First and emerging communities.
2) Establishing peer and professionals mentoring activities and opportunities.
3) Collaborating with other agencies supporting employment for refugees and immigrants.
4) Engaging professional immigrants and refugees of all genders to participate and make input in the program development and evaluations.
5) Contributing to community initiatives as and when needed.
6) Advocating for policy changes for services that eliminate poverty among refugee and immigrants communities.
7) Engaging and energizing communities in systems changes.
8) Implementing a pilot project to demonstrate that community-desired system changes and services are successful and fruitful for products consumers.
History
We wouldn’t be here without Amina.
PIE was co-founded by Amina Ahmed and Hien Kieu. In 2018, Amina tragically passed due to a car accident. Her legacy is continued by our current team. We strive to uphold her values and continue her work to help our community through PIE. Amina, thank you for your wisdom and service—you inspire us every day and are missed by everyone.
