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Asian Services in Action Launches English Literacy Class for Afghan Refugees in Akron and Cleveland

Akron, OH – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is launching English classes for Afghan men on Friday, March 1. ASIA established the classes after the success of their Women and…

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Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Ahimsa Intern’s Testimony

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, in which activists, organizations, agencies, and supporters of survivors commit to educating others on human trafficking awareness and prevention. Supporting survivors of human trafficking…

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ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION WISHES A HAPPY KA’REN NEW YEAR TO THE KA’REN COMMUNITY 

AKRON, Ohio – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) wishes the Ka’Ren community of Akron a happy Ka’Ren New Year. The Ka’Ren Community of Akron will host a holiday celebration on…

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Asian Services in Action to Host Conversation and Book Signing with Curtis Chin

Akron, November 6, 2023 – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is hosting an author talk and book-signing event for Curtis Chin, author of EVERYTHING I EVER LEARNED, I LEARNED IN…

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What is Ohio State Issue 1?

Issue 1 would make updating or amending Ohio’s laws and Constitution more difficult. Proposed changes would need a larger number of votes in order to pass instead of simple majority.…

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ASIA to host International Community Festival to celebrate Akron’s growing cultural diversity

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Asian Services in Action (ASIA) Endorses the Introduction of the New Deal for New Americans Act

March 23, Akron, OH– Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is proud to announce and support the reintroduction of the New Deal for New Americans Act (H.R. 1643), a comprehensive piece…

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Asian Services in Action Strongly Opposes Fee Increases to Citizenship and Other Immigration Applications 

Asian Services in Action (ASIA) urges the Biden administration to reject the increase of USCIS fees as suggested in its Proposed Regulation  Akron, OH, March 8, 2023- On January 4,…

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ASIA to host second Mayoral Candidates Forum to engage Akron’s multicultural voters  

AKRON, OH, February 24, 2023– ASIA is hosting their second Mayoral Candidates Forum for Akron’s candidates running for mayor in 2023, in partnership with Urban Vision.   The second Akron Mayoral…

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ASIA gives special recognition to PNC Bank for $5,000 sponsorship to programs and services 

Akron, OH, 8 February 2023 – Asian Services in Action (ASIA), a community based non-profit organization serving Asian, new immigrant, and refugee communities in Ohio, gave PNC Bank the naming…

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Asian Services in Action Honors Key Community Partners at Gala

  (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Asian Services in Action (ASIA) celebrated their 25th + 1 anniversary on Friday, October 14th in the return of their annual gala by recognizing key community…

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ASIA receives $110,000 multi-year grant from GAR Foundation to support essential social services

Akron, OH, September 22, 2022 – In August, GAR Foundation awarded Asian Services in Action (ASIA)’s a multi-year grant for operational support, which will total $110,000 to fund their Social…

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ASIA Receives $224,000 Grant Award from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity

Akron, OH, Feb 2, 2022— Asian Services In Action (ASIA) today announced it is among 49 awardees that received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity, which mobilizes…

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Statement from Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) on the coronavirus

For Immediate Release February 5, 2020 Statement from Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) on the coronavirus AKRON – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA), which serves the immigrant and…

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The Medical Interpreter Program will start on April 4, 2020

Pictured: BBiH MIP participants during the 2019 Fall Session The Spring Session of the Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare Medical Interpreting Program (BBiH MIP) will start on Saturday, April 4, 2020. This…

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ASIA, Inc. Applauds Governor Mike DeWine's Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

AKRON, Ohio — Asian Services In Action, Inc. applauds Governor Mike DeWine’s statement on Ohio’s continued acceptance and resettlement of refugees. On December 24, DeWine wrote to U.S. Secretary of…

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ASIA, Inc. Publishes 2018-2019 Annual Report

Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc., a critical provider of healthcare, social services, and advocacy for the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities of Northeast Ohio, has…

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ASIA, Inc. Celebrates Nationwide Preliminary Injunctions Against The Public Charge Rule

For Immediate Release October 18, 2019 Akron – We celebrate the news that the federal courts in New York and Washington granted nationwide preliminary injunctions against the Public Charge rule…

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ASIA, Inc. Condemns Trump’s Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants

ASIA, Inc. Condemns Trump’s Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants Press Release For Immediate Release August 14, 2019 Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Akron, Ohio – Asian Services In…

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ASIA, Inc. Announces Date of 2019 Annual Fall Gala & Fundraiser

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) will host an evening of fun and elegance during the 2019 Annual Gala & Fundraiser. The Gala will take place on November 15, 2019 at…

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ASIA, Inc. Stands In Solidarity with El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio 

Akron, OH – We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the devastating assaults that resulted in 31 deaths and 50 wounded this weekend in El Paso, Texas and…

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ASIA, Inc. Expresses Concern Over Administration's Refugee Admissions Plan

Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc (ASIA, Inc.) expresses its deep concern over any plan by the Administration to reduce the number of refugees the United States will…

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ASIA, Inc. Launches Community Relations & Development Department

Kara Ulmer has been selected as the Director of Community Relations and Development. Asian Services In Action, (ASIA, Inc.) announced the launch of the Community Relations and Development Department, which…

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ASIA, Inc. Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Citizenship Question on 2020 Census 

Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Press Release For Immediate Release June 27, 2019 ASIA, Inc. Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Citizenship Question on 2020 Census  Akron, OH…

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ASIA, Inc. Concerned With Appointment Of Kenneth Cuccinelli As USCIS Acting Director

Press Release For Immediate Release June 11, 2019 Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 ASIA, Inc. Concerned With Appointment Of Kenneth Cuccinelli As USCIS Acting Director Akron, Ohio…

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ASIA Health Center Receives NEOMED-CEOMPH Preceptor Of The Year Award

ASIA Health Center Receives NEOMED-CEOMPH Preceptor Of The Year Award Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Cleveland, OH – The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health…

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Announcing A New Leader For Asian Services In Action

Elaine Tso will lead the largest human service agency serving the AAPI community of Northeast Ohio Media Contact: Scott Piepho SPiepho@asiaohio.org 330-962-4978 (c) 234-312-3607 Ext. 5328 (w) Akron, OH –…

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ASIA, Inc. Leader Testifies in Congressional Field Hearing

For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Cleveland, OH – Elaine Tso, Interim Co-CEO of Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.), testified today, Thursday, April 25, in a field hearing…

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ASIA, Inc. Wins Litigation Challenging Addition Of Census Citizenship Question To 2020 Census

For Immediate Release April 10, 2019 Akron, OH –  Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) celebrated a recent trial court decision in favor of the plaintiffs – including ASIA,…

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ASIA, Inc. Announces Launch of New Program to Expand Services to Victims of Crime

ASIA, Inc. Announces Launch of New Program to Expand Services to Victims of Crime Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is proud to announce that we have launched a new…

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ASIA, Inc. Receives Grant From Huntington-Akron Foundation

      For Immediate Release October 24, 2018 ASIA, Inc. Receives Grant From Huntington-Akron Foundation Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced that Huntington-Akron Foundation…

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ASIA, Inc. Receives Grant To Create Local Food Enterprise Center In Akron

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the organization a grant that will create a local food enterprise center focused on revitalizing Akron, Ohio’s…

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ASIA, INC. ISSUES STATEMENT OPPOSING PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARGE REGULATION

Press Release For Immediate Release September 24, 2018 ASIA, INC. ISSUES STATEMENT OPPOSING PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARGE REGULATION Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) opposes the Trump…

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ASIA Gala & Fundraiser Sponsorships Available

ASIA Gala & Fundraiser Sponsorships Available Cleveland, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is excited to host their Gala and Fundraiser on Friday, November 16, 2018, from…

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NORTHEAST OHIO'S ASIA, INC. ANNOUNCES THE TRANSITION OF ITS CEO

Press Release For Immediate Release March 27, 2018 NORTHEAST OHIO’S ASIA, INC. ANNOUNCES THE TRANSITION OF ITS CEO Cleveland, OH – Asian Services In Action’s (ASIA) board of directors has announced…

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 3RD ANNUAL SPRING SPEAKER SERIES

Press Release For Immediate Release March 5, 2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 3RD ANNUAL SPRING SPEAKER SERIES AKRON, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) is proud to announce the…

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ASIA, Inc. Condemns President's Decision to End DACA

Press Release For Immediate Release September 5, 2017 ASIA, INC. CONDEMNS PRESIDENT’S DECISION TO END DACA Cleveland, OH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump administration will…

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ASIA, INC. RECEIVES GRANT FROM MCGREGOR FUND TO ADDRESS DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN AGING SENIORS

ASIA, INC. RECEIVES GRANT FROM MCGREGOR FUND TO ADDRESS DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN AGING SENIORS Cleveland, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced today that the McGregor…

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New Survey Finds Asian Americans Oppose ACA Immediate Repeal

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 17, 2017 CONTACT Vince Vong vong@asiaohio.org About ASIA, Inc. Donate Today! New Survey Finds Asian-Americans Oppose ACA Immediate Repeal Cleveland, OH – According to…

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ASIA, INC. CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TRAVEL BAN 2.0

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 6, 2017 CONTACT vong@asiaohio.org Vince Vong About ASIA, Inc. Donate Today! ASIA, INC. CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TRAVEL BAN 2.0 Cleveland, OH – Asian Services…

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[Press] Joe Cimperman to Keynote ASIA's Spring Friendraiser, April 28

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 18, 2016 Joe Cimperman to Make His Global Cleveland Debut with an Address to the Asian American Community Longtime Cleveland councilman will deliver keynote…

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[Press] ASIA Announces Date And Location For Spring Friendraiser

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 11, 2016                                            …

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[PR] ASIA, Inc. Committed to Increase Financial Education

January 18, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kimlee Sureemee Assistant Manager of Policy, Advocacy, and Development kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org (216) 881-0330×8811 ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION, INC. COMMITTED TO INCREASED FINANCIAL EDUCATION…

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[PR] Michael Byun Appointed Chair of AAPI Advisory Council

MICHAEL BYUN APPOINTED AS CHAIR OF ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ADVISORY COUNCIL (PDF) Cleveland, Ohio – Asian Services In Action, Inc. is happy to announce that Michael Byun, CEO was recently appointed…

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[PR] ASIA, Inc. Stands with Syrian Refugees

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release 11/25/2015 Contact: Kimlee Sureemee, Asst. Manager of Policy, Advocacy & Development |kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | (216)881-0330×8811   ASIA, INC. STANDS WITH SYRIAN REFUGEES ASIA, Inc. and…

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[Press] National Korean American Coalition to End Domestic Abuse

PRESS RELEASE                                          CONTACT For Immediate Release        …

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ASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION

August 24, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kim Helms | Project Coordinator khelms@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263×530   ASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION Asian Services In Action,…

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ASIA ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF MS. MAO VUE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR

August 4, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Rui Zhang | Public Relations & Policy Coordinator | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 Kimlee Sureemee | Public Relations & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 ASIA ANNOUNCES…

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RSVP for an Important Voter & Civic Engagement Training! Space if filling up fast.

June 20, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Rui Zhang | Public Relations & Policy Coordinator | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 Kimlee Sureemee | Public Relations & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org…

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