Month: April 2012

Results of Major New Poll on Asian American Voters to be Announced in May

POLLSTER CELINDA LAKE TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE AND BRIEFING ON TUESDAY TO ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF MAJOR NEW POLL ON ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS Kicking-off AAPI Heritage Month, Community Leaders to Urge…

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ASIA Seeks Community Health Promotions (CHP) Services AmeriCorps Member

ASIA is pleased to announce that it has received funding from Northeast Ohio Literacy Corps for a Community Health Promotions (CHP) Services AmeriCorps member. Serving as either a direct service…

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Call for Comments on USDA Language Assistance Plan

Calling all language access advocates!  The Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and the National Senior Citizens Law Center encourage you to provide comments to the United States Department…

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Apply by May 14! ASIA Seeks Housing Services AmeriCorps VISTA Member

There’s still time to apply for a Housing Services AmeriCorps VISTA position with ASIA by Monday, May 14, 2012!  Click here to check out responsibilities, eligibility, and stipend information for…

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ASIA Now a Partner of Ohio Proud

ASIA is pleased to announce that we are now a partner of Ohio Proud!  Created in 1993, Ohio Proud is the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s marketing program that identifies and…

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Join FICA for the 10th Annual Walk, Rock, and Run | Saturday May 5, 2012

A message from the Federation of Indian Community Associations of NE Ohio (FICA): Dear Friends and Leaders of Indian-American Community: “For a fourth consecutive year, FICA has pledged to donate…

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Seminar: Reshaping Cultural Competence | Friday May 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Can’t see the flyer? Click here. What: “Reshaping Cultural Competence” Professional Development Seminar for Healthcare Providers When: Friday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: University Hospitals – Kulas…

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Foundations Commit $1 Million to Support Asian American Pacific Islanders

Foundations Commit $1 Million to Support Asian American Pacific Islanders The U.S. Department of Education has announced a $1 million commitment from the Ford, Kresge, and W.K. Kellogg foundations in…

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20 Years after 4.29 (Sa-I-Gu): From Civil Unrest to Civic Action

For Immediate Release April 13, 2012 Contacts: Morna Ha, NAKASEC, mha@nakasec.org | 202-299-9540 Dae Joong Yoon, KRC, djyoon@krcla.org | 323-937-3718 Sik Son, KRCC, sohnsik@chicagokrcc.org | 773-293-4050   20 Years after 4.29 (Sa-I-Gu): From Civil Unrest to Civic Action NAKASEC,…

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India International – April 2012 Issue

April Issue Highlights: Indian Americans Constitute 1% of US Population; 1 Million have Voting Rights Indian Americans Rising in US Politics Plus The Regular Features:  India Quiz, Community News, Humor, Riddles, Immigration and…

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New Resources: Department of Homeland Security Naturalization Database & Reports

ASIA has two new resources on its Citizenship & Immigration Resources page: Yearbook of Immigration Statistics – Access Department of Homeland Security data on persons who became American citizens by…

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Register Now for Ohio AAPI Legislative Day 2012!

The Governor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council is excited to announce the 3rd annual Ohio Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Day, to take place on Tuesday, June…

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New Resources: You Have a Right to an Interpreter, Language Access Assessment Tool

ASIA has two new resources on its Health Care & Health Policy resource page: “You Have a Right to an Interpreter” – a multilingual poster which health care providers and…

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Apply by May 6: 2012 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellowship

Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is now accepting applications for the 2012 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program.  This fellowship provides a three- to four- month summer stipend to…

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Deaconess Community Foundation grants $35k to ASIA’s Refugee Farm Program

For immediate release April 11, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org Deaconess Community Foundation grants $35k to ASIA’s Refugee Farm Program CLEVELAND – Asian Services In Action (ASIA)…

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American Chemical Society awards $1,875 to ASIA’s ICEP Program

For immediate release April 10, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org American Chemical Society awards $1,875 to ASIA’s ICEP Program AKRON – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA,…

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2012 Ohio Mathematics Contest @ Wright State University

2012 Ohio Mathematics Contest for Grades 4 through 11 Saturday, April 21, 2012 Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio The annual Ohio Mathematics Contest will be held on Saturday, April 21,…

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A Thoughtful Response to Marion Barry's Post-Election Statements Against APA Businesses

A Thoughtful Response to Marion Barry’s Post-Election Statements Against APA Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 7 April 2012 CONTACT: Tom Hayashi, Executive Director, 202 223 5500 | Thayashi@ocanational.org WASHINGTON, D.C. –…

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卡内基梅隆大学(CMU)中美创新创业峰会以及创业大赛

卡内基梅隆大学(CMU)中美创新创业峰会诚邀大家参加将于4月28日-29日举办的创业峰会以及创业大赛!有关峰会的进一步详细信息,请点击这里并登录峰会网站:  http://www.cmusummit.org Greetings from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)!  It is our honor to formally invite you to attend the New Venture Competition at the CMU Summit on US-China Innovation and…

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Tomorrow: FREE Naturalization & Citizenship Legal Advice at ASIA

Spread the word to your communities!  Come to ASIA in Akron tomorrow, Tuesday, April 10 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for free legal advice about U.S. naturalization and citizenship.…

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Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage Advocacy Day

Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage (OCHC) will be conducting an Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.  Attendees will have the opportunity to voice…

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Register for Confucius Institutes Chinese Summer Camps!

Registration is now open for two University of Akron Confucius Institute Chinese Summer Camps! Confucius Institute Chinese Summer Camp (click for flyer) UA Lakewood Lakewood, OH July 16-20, 2012 For…

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ASIA Clothing, Food, & Goods Drive 2012

For immediate release April 4, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org ASIA holds food & clothing drive for Cleveland, Lakewood refugee families CLEVELAND – Asian Services In Action…

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ASIA to Provide Free, Confidential HIV Screening for National API HIV Awareness Day

For immediate release April 2, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org ASIA to Provide Free, Confidential HIV Screening for National API HIV Awareness Day CLEVELAND – Asian Services…

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ASIA Stress Management Workshop | April 28, 2012

Join Asian Services In Action’s Community Health Promotions program for a FREE Stress Management Workshop at Canal Way Metro Park (map), Sunday, April 28, 2012! Participants must register in advance…

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure funds ASIA’s breast cancer awareness project

For immediate release April 1, 2012 Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org Susan G. Komen for the Cure funds ASIA’s breast cancer awareness project CLEVELAND – Asian Services In…

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