Month: August 2011

Culture of Youth Work conference Sept 13 and 20

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Management and MYCOM present “Culture of YOUth Work” a conference to understand the impact of culture on youth programming. Registration is $20.00 and scholarships are…

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New resources on Ohio's Health Insurance Exchange

Check out our new page devoted to information on Ohio’s upcoming Health Insurance Exchange program.  Click on Resources at the top of the page, Health Care/Health Policy, and select Health…

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Chinese Women's Association potluck Sept. 11

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Clean Air Promise Campaign Initiative in Summit County

Clean Air Promise, a national campaign to protect the health of children and families against dangerous air pollution, is reaching Summit County to further their efforts in advocating for cleaner,…

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Car seat safety check in Akron Sept. 17

ASIA will be hosting a car seat safety check on Saturday September 17 from 10am-2pm.  The event will be held in the parking lot of ASIA’s Akron office (730 Carroll…

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Verizon Foundation supports ASIA's domestic violence program

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award from the Verizon Foundation to support the Northeast Ohio Asian Women’s Leadership Initiative (NALI).  NALI provides culturally and linguistically relevant services to…

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Limited English Proficiency: New resources available

ASIA has just added a new resource to its website! Under the “Interpreting and Translation” tab, there will now be a section dedicated to Limited English Profiency (LEP) resources. On ASIA’s…

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ASIA's Executive Director meets President Obama

ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun had the privilege of meeting President Obama at a private reception at the White House on June 22, 2011.  The reception hosted by Mr. Obama…

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ASIA's ICEP Summer Program ends with a party

After a successful six weeks, ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) finished their summer program with a wonderful End-of-the-Program Party. On Thursday, August 4th, ICEP students, staff, volunteers, parents, and…

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New immigration policy updates allow for economic growth

New Immigration Policy Clarifications and Updates Allow for Economic Growth Margaret W. Wong, Esq. Margaret W. Wong & Associates, Co., LPA August 3, 2011 In light of the recent debt…

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ASIA awarded 2 year grant from Cleveland Foundation

For immediate release August 9, 2011 Press contact: Robin Nau (440) 554-6253; robin@asiaohio.org ASIA receives grant from Cleveland Foundation to support New Americans CLEVELAND – Asian Services In Action is…

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FICA summer newsletter now available

The Federation of India Community Associations has published their August 2011 newsletter, The Lotus.  Download the newsletter here.  

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Women's Health Conference: registration now open

To register for this conference, click here.

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ASIA's Executive Director published in Akron Beacon Journal

Read the Letter to the Editor published in the Akron Beacon Journal on August 2nd.  Michael Byun responds to Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor regarding Ohio’s health insurance exchange program.

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Resources, microloans available for Ohio small businesses

Samuel Adams in partnership with ACCION USA is introducing the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream project to small business owners in Ohio.  The project will bring critical capital and…

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ASIA's community garden looks to bring community together

Summer is well underway and ASIA’s community garden is up and running. Despite the high temperatures, three dedicated volunteers from John Carroll University are working hard to promote and maintain…

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Chicago Mayor welcomes immigrants; key to economic development

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes immigrants in the video posted below.  He sees this as both an expression of the city’s values and economic development.  Calling immigrants the “lifeblood” and…

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2011 University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest on Saturday, August 13th

University Park will again be hosting their annual University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest. The festival will take place at the historic Grace Park (located on the corner of…

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