Workshop for foreign healthcare workers begins Oct. 22
Were you trained as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, therapist, social worker or in another healthcare profession before you came to the U.S.? Do you want to go back to your…
Read MoreDr. Mieko Smith to present at UA's China Week
Dr. Mieko Smith, professor of social work at the University of Akron and partner of ASIA, will present at UA’s China Week 2011. Dr. Smith’s presentation “Health Challenges for…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. awarded 2-year grant from USCIS
Asian Services In Action is pleased to announce a two-year grant award of $199,852 from USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). This generous funding will enable ASIA to offer…
Read MoreRegister to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8! (multiple languages)
The 2011 general elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8th. Are you and your community registered to vote? Remember, the deadline for voter registration is Tuesday, October 11th! Register…
Read MoreOnline training for immigrant and refugee job seekers
Upwardly Global is offering an exciting FREE online workshop, Introduction to Professional Job Interviews for Skilled Immigrants Register today! The hour long workshop will be led by Upwardly Global’s training…
Read MoreTranslated housing and credit resources available
National CAPACD and Freddie Mac have prepared new translated materials for Credit Smart Asian Americans. Check out our Resources section to learn more about the importance of good credit and…
Read MoreWalk and Wag event Oct. 1 for domestic violence awareness.
For many years, the legal community, law enforcement, doctors and the media continue to ask, “why don’t victims just leave their abusers?” The answer is not as simple as you…
Read MoreFree flu shots to those who qualify Oct. 22
ASIA and the Cleveland Department of Public Health are pleased to offer free flu shots to those who qualify on October 22. See below for insurance that is accepted.
Read MoreNew info on Ohio's health insurance exchange
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new policy brief on the Federal rules for establishing health insurance exchanges. Read the policy brief here. Want to learn more…
Read MoreTranslated materials on the rights of older adults now available
Translated materials are now available, explaining the rights of older adults who receive home health care or assistance from a home health aide. Please see the flyers below for more…
Read MoreTickets on sale for ASIA's 15th Anniversary Gala Nov. 4
Tickets are now on sale for our 15th Anniversary Gala event:
Read MoreIslamic Day in Ohio celebration Oct. 8
The Islamic Society of Akron and Kent invite you to this special event:
Read MoreRainey Institute offers daily music instruction, scholarships
The Rainey Institute’s El Sistema program is now enrolling children grades 1-4 for after school orchestral music lessons. Children will eat a snack and be helped with homework first, and…
Read MoreHHS awards funds for ASIA to become a health center
For immediate release September 20, 2011 Press contact: Robin Nau (440) 554-6253; robin@asiaohio.org HHS awards Affordable Care Act funds for ASIA to become a community health center CLEVELAND –…
Read MoreUSCIS: Don't Be Fooled by Copycat Immigration-Help Sites
The Beacon, official blog of USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), has a new post warning against private websites offering immigration services for a fee. These websites often look very…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: ASIA gala auction and benefit Nov. 4
Mark your calendars for ASIA’s 15th Anniversary Gala & Auction Benefit, Friday November 4th. More information to follow: Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting Level SUMMA Health System Partner Level…
Read MoreASIA's Executive Director to speak at Center for American Progress
ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun will be a featured panelist at the Center for American Progress’s upcoming event, Stronger Together, in Washington, DC on September 20. Mr. Byun joins panelists…
Read MoreAdvocacy and Health training announced
The Community Advocacy and Training on Cancer and Health (CATCH) leadership training is now accepting registration. Click here to register: http://bit.ly/CATCH-OH-Registration
Read MoreTraffic Safety translated materials released
ASIA is pleased to announce that translated materials are available for traffic safety and child passenger safety. Important tools and tips have been translated in Burmese, Chinese, Mon, and Nepali…
Read MoreASIA's Advocacy Toolkit now available on website under "Resources" tab
For Immediate Release September 12, 2011 Press contact: Robin Nau (440) 554-6253; robin@asiaohio.org ASIA launches Advocacy Toolkit to promote civic engagement AKRON – Asian Services In Action has now made…
Read MoreNew translated resources available for Loan Modification Scams
Did you borrow a significant amount of money? Are you having troubles trying to pay the money back, including your mortgage payments? You may be a target of Loan Modification…
Read MoreNaturalization resources from USCIS
USCIS has resources available for individuals deciding to become US citizens. Their new blog, The Beacon, will help you prepare for the Naturalization Test. Check out the blog here. For…
Read MoreASIA shows gratitude to Deaconess Community Foundation
ASIA staff and farmers from our HAPI organic farm program showed their gratitude to the Deaconess Community Foundation with a gift of fresh vegetables and herbs from the farm. The…
Read MoreResume workshop for foreign health care workers Sept. 12
Dear Health Care Job Seekers, Do you have questions related to how best to represent your foreign health care experience in a U.S. resume? Are you interested in learning how…
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