3rd Annual Holiday Celebration of Cleveland's Diversity
Worldwide Intercultural Network – NEO invites the community at large to its 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration of Cleveland’s Diversity, to be held at Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, Dec. 12, from…
Read MoreASIA Offers Free HIV Screenings for World AIDS Day 2012
LAKEWOOD – In recognition of World AIDS Day (December 1, 2012), ASIA will be offering free, confidential HIV screenings on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Lakewood Madison Library Lower…
Read MoreDemographic Report on Asians & Pacific Islanders in Midwest Available on ASIA’s Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2012 Download this release. CONTACT: Deb Wang; (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org Demographic Report on Asians & Pacific Islanders in Midwest Available on ASIA’s Website CLEVELAND – The…
Read MoreASIA Hosts First Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training in Akron
AKRON – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) hosted the first Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter training in Akron for area healthcare interpreters on November 9-11 and November 16-18. Interpreters…
Read MoreFirst Monthly Shangri-La Crafters Catalog
SEWA International presents the first monthly Shangri-La Crafters catalog, a project to help Bhutanese women in Akron and Cleveland achieve financial stability. All Shangri-La Crafters items are unique and handmade…
Read MoreASIA Offers Free HIV Screenings for World AIDS Day 2012
In recognition of World AIDS Day, ASIA will be offering free, confidential HIV screenings on Friday, November 30, 2012. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health will also be providing flu…
Read MoreNew Citizenship Resource: Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI)
Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) The MAVNI program which allows certain legal, non-citizen to enlist in the Army and apply for expedited citizenship without obtaining a green…
Read MoreAsian & Pacific Islander Resources for "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (DACA)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been accepting “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) applications for just over two months. As of October 10, USCIS has received almost 180,000…
Read MoreRegister by October 26: Strengthening Military-Civilian Community Partnerships to Respond to Sexual Assault
There’s still space availability for a special training on Strengthening Military-Civilian Community Partnerships to Respond to Sexual Assault. The registration deadline and scholarship application deadline has been EXTENDED through this…
Read MoreMon. Oct. 22: Cleveland Presidential Debate Watch Party
Presidential Debate Watch Party Monday, October 22, 2012 Presented by the OCA Cleveland Chapter in partnership with MotivAsians, Asian Services In Action (ASIA), and Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)…
Read MoreLatest Polls: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand with AAPI Voters
WHERE DO THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES STAND IN THE LATEST POLLING RESULTS? In mid-September, the National Asian American Survey reported that nearly one-third of Asian American likely voters were undecided on…
Read MoreWhere the Presidential Candidates Stand on Issues Impacting Asian American & Pacific Islander Voters
Educate Yourself on Where the Candidates Stand on Issues Impacting Asian American & Pacific Islander Voters Click on the logos to review the materials created by each presidential campaign specifically…
Read MoreASIA-sponsored Presidential Debate Watch Covered in Cleveland Plain Dealer
In partnership with APIAVote, ASIA and the Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland (OCAGC)sponsored a watch party for the first presidential debate on October 3, 2012. Held at the…
Read MoreInfographic: The Asian & Pacific Islander Vote Can Swing Ohio in 2012
Electoral votes in Ohio were decided by a 4.0% margin in 2008. Asian & Pacific Island Americans make up 2.0% of the state’s population. YOUR VOICE COUNTS. VOTE EARLY OR…
Read MoreRegistration Open for the 4th Greater Cincinnati Asian Summit
Registration Open for the 4th Greater Cincinnati Asian Summit The Asian Community Alliance is pleased to announce that free registration is now open for the Fourth Greater Cincinnati Asian Summit…
Read MoreThe Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation Awards $51,115 to ASIA’s Asian Health & Wellness Project
For Immediate Release October 11, 2012 Download this release. Contact: Deborah Wang; (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation Awards $51,115 to ASIA’s Asian Health & Wellness Project…
Read More"A Community of Contrasts" Report Documents Growth, Language Access Issues, Economic Issues of Asian Americans in Cleveland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10-9-2012 Download this release. CONTACT: Johnny Wu, 216.539.4634, johnny@mdifilm.com “A COMMUNITY OF CONTRASTS” REPORT DOCUMENTS GROWTH, LANGUAGE ACCESS ISSUES, ECONOMIC ISSUES OF ASIAN AMERICANS IN CLEVELAND CLEVELAND—Asian…
Read MoreADVANCING JUSTICE, 50+ AAPI GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS RELEASE STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Oct. 8, 2012 CONTACT: Rekha Radhakrishnan 773.271.0899 x 215 rradhakrishnan@aaichicago.org ADVANCING JUSTICE, 50+ AAPI GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS RELEASE STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY U.S.…
Read MoreOrganize an ASIA Phonebank Party!
Organize an ASIA Phonebank Party Are you an Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community member or ally in Ohio? Help us ensure that every vote is counted in the upcoming general…
Read More2012 Video Contest: Get Out the Vote
APIAVOTE PARTNERS WITH MY VOTE OUR FUTURE FOR THE 2012 VIDEO CONTEST: GET OUT THE VOTE Got gangnam style? You could win: a $1,000 Grand Prize, $600 First Prize, $400 Second…
Read MoreCitizenship Classes in Akron at Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) – Fall 2012
Citizenship Classes in Akron at Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) Click here to download a flyer. Orientation Day September 24, 2012 10 a.m.— 4 p.m. BRING: Legal Permanent Resident…
Read More美國公民及移民服務局交流會議 | USCIS Chinese Language Session
美國公民及移民服務局於2012年 10月 18日星期四，東岸紐約時間下午2:00至 3:30，將以中文舉辦一場全國性多種語言的交流會議。每場交流會議，移民局代表人員將會講解一個與移民或公民有關的主題，解釋相關的法律規定及需要的申請表格，但無法提供法律諮詢，或個別申請案件的資訊。 10月 18日舉行的「與您交流」會議，移民局代表人員將講解及討論「如何為直系親屬申請移民」。我們將現場轉播這場在移民局紐約辦事處舉行的交流會議。您可以親自到移民局紐約辦事處參加，或打電話1-888-989-4980聆聽， (會議代碼為「交流」)，也可以上網http://www.uscis.gov/jiaoliu 看現場轉播。 請通知您的親朋好友，邀請大家一起來參加。我們非常期待與您溝通交流！ 您若需要更詳盡的資料，請以電子郵件與移民局公共關係處聯繫。公關處的電子郵址為 Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov，請以英文「Jiao liu」為郵件主題。您也可以到www.uscis.gov/jiaoliu網站查詢，或到Twitter in Chinese (@uscis), 或YouTube (/uscis) 或美國移民局的部落格The Beacon追隨最新資訊。 **** On Thursday, October 18, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm…
Read MoreASIA Partners with National CAPACD for Home for Good Campaign
For Immediate Release October 2, 2012 Download this press release Press contact: Deborah Wang; (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org ASIA Partners with National CAPACD for Home for Good Campaign As the housing…
Read MoreProject: Together to Provide Culturally-Specific Services to Sexual Assault Survivors
For immediate release October 2, 2012 Download this release Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org Project: Together to Provide Culturally-Specific Services to Sexual Assault Survivors CLEVELAND–Asian Services In Action,…
Read MoreTune in to the Upcoming Presidential Debates
ARE YOU AN INFORMED VOTER? TUNE IN TO THE UPCOMING DEBATE WATCHES APIAVote is an official community partner with the Commission on Presidential Debates. The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) was…
Read MoreRESULTS OF THE 2012 NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN SURVEY
RESULTS OF THE 2012 NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN SURVEY Following the first debate, APIAVote will host a webinar to discuss the issues important to AAPI voters and the survey results of…
Read More2012 ASIA Gala and Fundraiser: Tickets Now on Sale!
ASIA invites the community to experience our 2012 Gala and Fundraiser, presented by Gilead Sciences. Join us for an evening filled with color, culture, exciting auction prizes with renowned auctioneer…
Read MoreWebinar: Mechanics of Early Voting in Ohio
Early voting in Ohio starts in just ONE week. Do you know how, when and where to vote early? Join the League of Women Voters of Ohio andOhioVOTES for a…
Read MoreFinancial Assistance for LGBT DREAMers Applying for Deferred Action
LGBT Movement Comes Together to Help DREAMers San Francisco, September 21 – Undocumented young immigrants seeking a work permit under President Obama’s new “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) program have to pay nearly…
Read MoreCONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE TO HOST "FOR THE PEOPLE" VOTER PROTECTION EVENT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO ON NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Media Advisory for Immediate Release September 24, 2012 CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE TO HOST “FOR THE PEOPLE” VOTER PROTECTION EVENT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO ON NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH –…
Read MoreHAPI Fresh Farmers at Local Food Week Oct. 1 – 6, 2012
Our HAPI Fresh farmers will be offering their produce at Sustainable Heights Network’s Local Food Week from October 1 – 6, 2012. Come by to say hello and spice up…
Read MoreWelcome to ASIA's 2012-2013 AmeriCorps Members
Welcome to our 2012-2013 AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA members! Zack Hicks 2012-2013 AmeriCorps VISTA member Working out of ASIA’s Akron office, Zack’s mission is to establish the immigrant community in…
Read More「聯邦醫療保險」 網上講座 / Medicare BASICS Webinar
「聯邦醫療保險」 網上講座 請參加由「聯邦醫療保險和聯邦醫療補助服務中心」特別為社區工作者所舉辦的廣東話和國語培訓。 由全國「聯邦醫療保險」培訓計劃主辦 國語 廣東話 日期 10/10/2012 10/17/2012 時間 (東岸時間)下午1時至3時 (東岸時間)下午1時至3時 登記 https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/e80063471/event/registration.html https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/e47525562/event/registration.html 了解關於「聯邦醫療保險」基本資訊和最新消息 甚麼是「聯邦醫療保險」 誰合資格申請 和怎樣參加 「聯邦醫療保險」承保範圍 (A和B部份) 藥物承保 (D部份) 「聯邦醫療保險」優勢計劃 及其選擇 (C部份) 參加這網上講座, 請在以上的網址登記 (講議將在講座當天在這網址公佈)。請用你的電子郵件登入，密碼是自選的。…
Read MoreNew Resources: Cuyahoga County Judicial Candidate Ratings
Voters can view independent, non-partisan judicial candidate ratings for the November 6, 2012 general election by visiting www.judge4yourself.com. The link to judicial candidate ratings for Ohio Supreme Court and Cuyahoga…
Read MoreGet Vote Ready in Cleveland on National Voter Registration Day
ASIA will have resources for Asian and Pacific Islander voters at Get Vote Ready at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections on September 25, 2012. The November, 2012 general election…
Read MoreNCAPA 2012 Policy Platform Release Sept. 20, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2012 Contact: Dana Chapnick 301-270-1855 dana@ncapaonline.org MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: A telephonic press briefing and webinar for the launch of the National Council of Asian Pacific…
Read MoreWebinar: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for AANHPIs
APPEAL 2012 Healthy Eating Active Living WEBINAR: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Sept. 20, 2012, Thursday 5-6 pm Eastern; 4-5…
Read MoreBecome a Professional Connection for an International Newcomer
Become a mentor with Global Cleveland‘s Professional Connections for International Newcomers program! Professional Connections seeks to connect volunteer professionals with international newcomers from a similar academic or professional background. Professional…
Read MoreCall for Medical Donations to ASIA Health Clinic
The ASIA Health Clinic set to open this November 2012! Our current inventory has been stocked by gracious donors, but the Health Clinic team anticipates needing more supplies. Below is…
Read MoreNew Resource: Healthy Eating, Active Living Fact Sheets (Multiple Languages)
Fact sheets on the importance of place for Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) are now available on our Health Care & Health Policy Resources page. Fact sheets can be…
Read MoreASIA and APPEAL hold Healthy Eating, Active Living Workshop in Cleveland
For immediate release September 13, 2012 Download this article Press contact: Deborah Wang (330) 645-5805; dwang@asiaohio.org ASIA and APPEAL hold Healthy Eating, Active Living Workshop in Cleveland CLEVELAND–Asian Services In…
Read MoreKwan Lion Dance to Perform at 'Faces of Chinatown' Opening
3631 Perkins Ave., Ste. 2A-W Cleveland, OH 44114 FOR RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 Download this release Are you going? Let us know on Facebook! For more information, contact: Luanne Bole-Becker…
Read MoreRegistration Open Now for Be the Change 2012!
Do you want to make an impact in your local community? Register for Be the Change 2012 and make a difference! Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated…
Read MoreToledo Courts Foreign Investors at September 24-26 Economic Forum
TOLEDO, Ohio – Investors from all over the world are coming to Toledo in September for an economic forum aimed at building relationships and attracting new investments. The forum, which…
Read MoreSouth Asian Vote!: Everything South Asians Need to Know About the Election
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) is launching South Asian Vote!, a national, non-partisan campaign that seeks to engage the most pivotal actors in Elections 2012: YOU. South Asian Vote!…
Read MoreWEBINAR: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
APPEAL 2012 Healthy Eating Active Living WEBINAR: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Sept. 20, 2012, Thursday 5-6 pm Eastern; 4-5…
Read MoreHHS Listening Session: Providing Language Access to Those We Serve
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a listening session for Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. EST, on improving HHS’ provision of effective…
Read MoreCDC Releases Groundbreaking Report on Asian, Pacific Islander Health
In August 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a groundbreaking report on the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities.…
Read MoreASIA's HAPI Fresh Program Featured on WKSU's Quick Bites
ASIA’s Healthy Asian Pacific Islander (HAPI) Fresh Program, which provides farm training to enhance job opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Cuyahoga County, was featured on the radio this morning…
Read MoreTown Hall on the National Debt: Challenges and Solutions
Preserving the American Dream: Fiscal Solutions for Our Future Saturday, September 15th 9:30 AM-1:30 PM (Refreshments provided) Strongsville Area Click here for an overview of the town hall Click here…
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