Month: October 2011

Know your voting rights and learn more about Issue 2 and Issue 3

Do you know your voting rights?  Before you go to the polls November 8, please read these important rights that protect you and allow your voice to be heard. YOU…

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Flu shot clinic at ASIA's Akron office, Nov 14

Summit County Public Health will be offering a flu shot clinic at ASIA’s Akron office on Monday, November 14 from 1-3pm. 730 Carroll Street in Akron The cost for the…

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Asha Cleveland's "Notes of Hope" concert Saturday Oct 29

The Cleveland chapter of Asha for Education would like to extend to you a warm invitation to their Annual Charity Concert, ‘Notes of Hope’, featuring flute maestro and Padma Vibhushan…

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ASIA's fall newsletter just released

ASIA is pleased to share their fall newsletter, now available online.  This edition features a conversation with May Chen, former Executive Director and one of ASIA’s founders.  Ms. Chen shares…

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Guide to drafting effective public policy now available

What makes public policy effective?  Learn more about drafting effective public policy in this presentation created by the Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell College of Law, the American…

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ASIA's Executive Director appointed to Gov. Kasich's AAPI Advisory Council

October 19, 2011 Rob Nichols, (330) 760-7582, Rob.Nichols@governor.ohio.gov KASICH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ADVISORY COUNCIL COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich made the following appointments to…

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ASIA's clothing/food drive helps 92 families, distributes 3681 lbs of food

ASIA’s annual clothing and food drive was a huge success reaching those in our community with the greatest needs.  The items distributed on October 14 helped 92 families in Northeast…

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Translated list of greetings in over 100 languages

How do you greet a friend in Samoan, Turkish, or Swahili?  A translated list of greetings in over 100 languages is now available.  Courtesy of  Lowell J. Moss, the list…

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India International October edition now available

India International’s October issue includes How Big is the Indian Population in Northeast Ohio?, community news, humor, immigration, and upcoming events. Download the issue.

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FICA celebrates Diwali, Festival of Lights October 21

Please join the Federation of Indian Community Associations in a celebration of Diwali, the start of the Hindu New Year.  Information and registration is below:

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Dinner and Discussion on the Affordable Care Act, Oct. 21

Registration is now open for this free event sponsored by the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition. Come and meet Daphne Kwok, Chair of the President’s Advisory Committee on AAPIs. To…

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Nominate an Asian Woman Leader, deadline Oct. 7

Angry Asian Man, Hyphen Magazine, and NAPAWF present The 15 APA Women Leader Spotlights CONCEPT The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is celebrating 15 years of progressive activism, sisterhood,…

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Cuyahoga County community survey opportunity

Health Improvement Partnership – Cuyahoga (HIP-Cuyahoga) would like to hear from you! HIP- Cuyahoga is a group of organizations working together to develop a plan for improving the health and…

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Knight Foundation community breakfast for sustainability Oct. 13

The Knight Foundation welcomes entrepreneurs and the community to join us for a presentation and dialogue with Michael Dungan, interim executive director of Entrepreneurs For Sustainability, recipient of a $60,000…

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ASIA awarded $59K from Summity County DJFS

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award of $59,530 from the Summit Count Department of Jobs and Family Services.  This funding supports ASIA’s ESOL programming, job skills training, and…

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