Month: April 2014

Attend the 2014 National Pacific Islander Violence Prevention Conference

Consider attending the 2014 National Pacific Islander Violence Prevention Conference, June 11-13, in San Mateo, California! The conference will have workshops and presentations about violence, community collaboration with law enforcement,…

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Free Community Event! Potluck & Movie Screening in Akron

On Friday, May 2, 2014, the Summit Food Policy Coalition will host a community event, free and open to the public. This is part of their “Growing Hope” film series.…

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Still Time to Vote Early, Ohio!

Just a reminder that less than two weeks remain for early voting in the May Primary. The Cuyahoga Board of Elections, located at 2925 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland, will be…

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Our Executive Director Michael Byun Appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

A message from THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2014 President Obama Announces his Intent to Appoint Fourteen Individuals to the President’s Advisory Commission…

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White House and HHS Highlight “Champions of Change” for Affordable Care Act Outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2014 White House and HHS Highlight “Champions of Change” for Affordable Care Act Outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community WASHINGTON, DC…

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Join! Our Diverse Nation: The Many Faces of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Please join the Center for American Progress as they launch a new report series, “The State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,” which examines myriad social and economic indicators and…

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Free Health Screenings This Saturday! Healthy Eating, Active Living.

Please take part in a free community event sponsored by Asian Services In Action, Inc. and other community partners. Free Health event for the community: Healthy Eating, Active Living Date:…

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Sign-on letter for Ohio organizations – help prevent discrimination in voting!

The right to vote gives Asian Americans an opportunity to be heard: Help Prevent Discrimination in Voting We are circulating a state sign-on letter addressed to Ohio’s U.S. Representatives calling…

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Join ASIA for a Webinar on Current Efforts to Prevent Discrimination in Voting – RSVP Today!

Join ASIA for this exciting call regarding Voting Discrimination! – RSVP Today Join Advancing Justice | AAJC for a Webinar on Voting Discrimination Civil Rights Organizations Launch VRA for Today…

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Celebrate diversity with Akron General April 14th

“Within its walls all people are created equal – it knows neither wealth nor poverty, creed nor color. It has been one creed – Service for all.” Join Akron General…

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Join CCCCA for a day of physical activity this Saturday!

The Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association as part of Minority Health Month, will sponsor an event at Solon High School tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, 2014 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM. Here…

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United Way of Summit County expands funds for ASIA on Early Childhood Education for Refugee Families

April 3, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kimlee Sureemee | Communications & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 United Way of Summit County expands funds for ASIA…

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[April 12] Join Women's Health Day for Health Education and Screenings

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Rep. Judy Chu and Fast for Families Leaders Call for AAPI Action on Immigration Reform

A message from our friends at NAKASEC: For Immediate Release: March 26, 2014 Contact: Emily Kessel, NAKASEC, 651-399-9016, eakessel@nakasec.org Representative Judy Chu and Fast For Families Leaders Eliseo Medina and…

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What You Should Know about Tenant- Landlord Rights and Obligations (in Karen)

Community Legal Education & Outreach Available Resource: What You Should Know about Tenant- Landlord Rights and Obligations (in Karen)  [gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Tenant-LLrightsObligations-Karen.pdf” height=”740px” width=”630px”] Back to Community Legal Education & Outreach page–>

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What You Should Know about Ohio's Credit Laws (in Karen)

Community Legal Education & Outreach Available Resource: What You Should Know about  Ohio’s Credit Laws (in Karen)   [gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Ohios-Credit-Law-Karen.pdf” height=”740px” width=”630px”] Back to Community Legal Education & Outreach page–>

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What You Should Know About Buying a Home (in Karen)

Community Legal Education & Outreach Available Resource: What You Should Know about  Buying a Home (in Karen)   [gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Buying-a-Home-Karen.pdf” height=”740px” width=”630px”] Back to Community Legal Education & Outreach page–>

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What You Should Know about Tenant- Landlord Rights and Obligations (in Burmese)

Community Legal Education & Outreach Available Resource: What You Should Know about  Tenant- Landlord Rights and Obligations (in Burmese) [gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Tenant-LLrightsObligations-Burmese.pdf” height=”740px” width=”630px”] Back to Community Legal Education & Outreach page–>

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What You Should Know about Ohio's Credit Laws (in Burmese)

Community Legal Education & Outreach Available Resource: What You Should Know about Ohio’s Credit Law (in Burmese) [gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Ohios-Credit-Laws-Burmese.pdf” height=”740px” width=”630px”] Back to Community Legal Education & Outreach page–>

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What You Should Know about Buying a Home (in Burmese)

Community Legal Education & Outreach Available Resource: What You Should Know about Buying a Home (in Burmese) Click HERE to download the resource. [gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Buying-a-home-Burmese.pdf” height=”750px” width=”630px” save=”0″]     Back to Community…

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Landlord Tenant Workshop at IIA- March 31, 2014

On March 31, 2014, ASIA’s Community Legal Education Program in partnership with University of Akron School of Law (Civil Litigation Clinic), Project Learn, and International Institute of Akron provided a…

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