Month: March 2011

Deaconess Community Foundation funds ASIA's refugee farm program

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award of $30,000 from the Deaconess Community Foundation.  The Foundation provides resources that help organizations empower people to become self-sufficient. The Deaconess Community…

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Nordstrom announces scholarhips for high school juniors

Nordstrom is offering $10,000 scholarships to high school juniors who plan to attend 4-year colleges.  Scholarship applications will be accepted through May 16, 2011.  Click here for an application and…

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Ohio-Okinawa Association request donations for Shinobu Higa's family

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Free computer classes now available in Akron

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Condolences for domestic violence victim Shinobu Higa

We would like to express our great sorrow for the death of Shinobu Higa, 36 of Fairview Park.  Ms. Higa died March 16 as a result of being beaten by…

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MotivAsians Newsletter now available

Click here to read the MotivAsians March 2011 newsletter.

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Performance groups needed for Global Cleveland May 24th

The International Community Council is seeking cultural groups to perform at the launch of GLOBAL CLEVELAND on Tuesday, May 24th at Cleveland City Hall.   The program begins at 6:00 PM…

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ASIA and partner organizations in 23 cities celebrate Health Care Reform

AA and NHPI Health Organizations in 23 Cities Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Health Care Reform For Immediate Release March 23, 2011 Washington, DC – As part of a national…

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Free Chinese Music Performance March 24

CSU Department of Music is presenting a free Chinese music performance on March 24 by the Orchid Ensemble from Vancouver Canada.  The performance starts at 7:30pm in the Drinko Recital…

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JACL Scholarships available for 2011

The Japanese American Citizen’s League has kicked  off its Scholarship Program for the 2011 academic year.  JACL offers over 30 awards with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships. …

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International Women's Day Celebration March 27

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Cleveland International Film Festival opens this week

The Cleveland International Film Festival will open this week on Thursday, March 24.  Check out these films: Seven Days in Heaven is sponsored by ASIA Pinoy Sunday is sponsored by…

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Akron neighborhood Health Fair April 1-2

LINKS Community & Family Services is hosting an Upson St. Neighborhood Health and Wellness Fair in Akron. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.  The Fair will offer speeches…

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ASIA awarded over $60K in new grants

ASIA is pleased to announce two new grants generously awarded by the Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation and the CareSource Foundation. The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation awarded funding to…

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Tzu Chi Foundation collecting donations for Japan

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Wing Chan honored at Ohio 4-H luncheon

Wing Chan, Program Assistant has been recognized by the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program for her outstanding leadership with youth.  Ms. Chan was one of only 3 recipients of the…

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Time Warner Cable to offer "TV Japan" in Southwest Ohio

CINCINNATI, OHIO – In wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that is plaguing the country of Japan, Time Warner Cable is opening TV Japan to its digital customers in Southwest…

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Position Opening: Computer Instructor

ASIA is seeking a highly self-motivated person with competent computer skills to be a part-time Computer Instructor at ASIA’s Akron office.  The primary role of this position is to teach…

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International Folk Festival seeking performers and vendors

ASIA is pleased to announce an upcoming event on Sunday, June 26.  The 22nd International Folk Festival sponsored by the International Services Center will be held at Wade Oval at…

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US Dept of Justice prioritizes language access

A Message From Deeana Jang, Chief of the Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Justice: The Federal Coordination and Compliance Section works with advocates, community…

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Cleveland Bridge Builders leadership program accepting applications

ASIA and MotivAsians are pleased to announce a leadership development opportunity through the Cleveland Leadership Center. The Cleveland Bridge Builders program develops rising leaders for our community’s future by providing…

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2011 Cleveland Asian Festival vendor, performer, volunteer opportunity

The deadline for sponsorship, vendor booth, performance and program guide advertisement for the 2011 Cleveland Asian Festival  is March 31.  If you haven’t had a chance to get involved with…

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Akron's East High "Orientals" renamed

East High athletes now called Dragons Akron school board approves top choice in renaming contest By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 The voters…

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