DREAM scholarship opportunity; deadline June 17
Do you know a student who wants to attend college but cannot receive financial aid due to immigration status? The DREAM scholarship fund was established to help these students and is operated…
Read MoreFilm screening to celebrate World Refugee Day June 22
Join ASIA and other Cleveland refugee service providers at the Capitol Theater on Wednesday June 22 at 7pm for a special screening of the film: Welcome to Shelbyville.
Read MoreASIA's ICEP newsletter now available
Download the spring issue of ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Project’s newsletter. Learn more about what our young learners have been doing in the Akron community. Download the newsletter here.
Read MoreKasich signs Executive Order establishing OH AAPI Advisory Council
MAY 27, 2011 Rob Nichols, (330) 760-7582, rob.nichols@governor.ohio.gov KASICH SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING THE OHIO ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ADVISORY COUNCIL COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich signed an…
Read MoreScholarship opportunity for medical students
ASIA is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for medical students through the Korean American Medical Association (KAMA). KAMA has provided annual scholarships to qualified medical students since its inception…
Read MoreAPIAHF Urges Senate to Vote No on House-passed Budget Resolution
APIAHF Urges Senate to Vote No on House-passed Budget Resolution Budget Would Harm Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Seniors and Families For Immediate Release May 25, 2011 Washington,…
Read MoreASIA's youth volunteers recognized by City of Akron
ASIA is pleased to announce that three of our volunteer youth working at the ICEP program were honored at the 21st Annual Global Youth Service Day recognition program hosted by…
Read MoreThank you Key Bank volunteers for making a difference
ASIA is proud to have partnered with Key Bank for their 21st Neighbors Make the Difference Day. Key Bank volunteers joined ASIA staff in preparing the E. 54th Street Community…
Read MoreRegister now for Legislative Day June 14
Have you registered yet for Ohio Asian American/Pacific Islander Legislative Day? Click here for online registration. Who: Ohio Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders What: 2nd Annual Legislative Day When: Tuesday,…
Read MoreASIA awarded grant from Ohio State Bar Foundation
ASIA is pleased to be awarded a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation. This grant funds our project to help older Asian seniors and adults who confront traffic violations. …
Read MoreBecoming a US Citizen: resources avaiable to help
Are you or someone you know wondering what is required to become a US citizen? Are you considering naturalization? If you are, you should know that USCIS has a wealth…
Read MoreMay Chen to speak at ESOL Recognition Ceremony May 24
Project Learn will be hosting the first ESOL Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday May, 24 from 6-8pm at the Akron-Summit County Library Main Auditorium. ASIA co-founder and Executive Director Emeritus, May…
Read MoreMay 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV Awareness Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION, INC. (330-535-3263, 216-881-0330, asia@asiaohio.org) Date: May 17, 2011 May 19th A&PI HIV Awareness Day: Alarming rise in HIV infections among Asian and Pacific…
Read MoreAsian Pacific American Heritage Celebration May 26
Join us on Thursday, May 26 for a free celebration of Asian culture and heritage.
Read MorePress conference on HIV and API women May 17 at 1pm
Follow the press conference live at 1:oo pm EST to learn more about HIV and Asian & Pacific Islander women.
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Month
May is National Mental Health Month and ASIA is pleased to help raise awareness about mental illness in partnership with the Mental Health Advocacy Coalition. Mental illnesses are treatable but…
Read MoreBuilding Hope in the City volunteers help construct ASIA's community garden
Building Hope in the City‘s CitySERVE volunteers joined with ASIA staff to finish construction of ASIA’s community garden last Saturday, May 7th. Eight volunteers gathered at the community garden site…
Read MoreFICA spring newsletter now available
The Federation of India Community Associations has published their May 2011 newsletter, The Lotus. Download the newsletter here.
Read MoreOhio AAPI Legislative Day: Registration now open
Online registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Ohio AAPI Legislative Day. Who: Ohio Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders What: 2nd Annual Legislative Day When: Tuesday, June 14, 2011…
Read MoreMay is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
In 1978 a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the…
Read MoreTraining opportunity: Cross cultural competence in health care
Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence are offering CARE Ohio training sessions. The CARE training session(s) will help you increase your knowledge and understanding about the impact of cultural practices and…
Read MoreImmigration and entrepreneurship, free lecture May 11
Come to The Cleveland Museum of Art on Wednesday, May 11 to examine immigration and entrepreneurship in University Circle with nationally renowned immigration lawyer, Richard T. Herman, and commentator for…
Read MoreSpecial performance of Filipino operetta May 20
The Philippine American Society of Ohio (PASO) presents a special performance of Aawitan Kita sa Amerika, a cultural show starring Armida Siguion-Reyna and a bevy of respected professional soloists that…
Read MoreDr. KC Juan Community Fellows Program Application (Deadline Fast Approaching)
DEADLINE is May 6 Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is accepting applications for the 2011 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program. This fellowship provides three- to four- month summer…
Read MoreSummer opportunity for high school students
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is offering a 4 day summer camp opportunity for high school students. Camp STARR (Students Talking About Race Relations) runs Tuesday June 14 through…
Read MoreSurvey opportunity for Asian Americans
ASIA is pleased to announce a survey opportunity from a doctoral student at George Mason University. This survey examines the experience of Asian Americans with racial discrimination. Please consider sharing…
Read MoreReport on Ohio's Asian American Pacific Islander Community now available
ASIA is pleased to share this in-depth report on Ohio’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The report is presented by former Governor Strickland’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council,…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: Ohio Legislative Day Tuesday, June 14
Click here to see highlights from the 2010 AAPI Legislative Day
Read MoreFree webinar opportunities for immigrants' rights
The Alliance for Justice is hosting three free webinars designed for groups working on behalf of immigrant communities. The following webinars are available: Lobbying 101: You may have heard statements…
Read MoreWall Street Journal reports growth of Asian and Hispanic children
The following article printed in the Wall Street Journal highlights the population growth of Hispanic and Asian children. The author notes a transformation across the country with this emerging young…
Read MoreASIA youth participate in Global Youth Service Day
Last Saturday ASIA youth joined 475,700 youth volunteers in 100 countries to participate in Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17 2011). Over 4,000 projects were completed including Midtown Cleveland Inc‘s…
Read MoreASIA's Matthew Gee featured in WOIO Channel 19 telethon
ASIA staff member Matthew Gee participated in Channel 19’s Access Your Benefits Telethon on April 11. The telethon volunteers took 732 calls from 11am until 7pm making this telethon among…
Read More$1 Million Giveaway to fight hunger, through April 30
ASIA is pleased to participate in the Feinstein Foundation’s annual $1 Million Giveaway to fight hunger. When you donate cash or food items to ASIA now through April 30 not…
Read MoreFood and sake tasting event at Cleveland Museum of Art April 22
Join the Cleveland Museum of Art for Nihonshu Night: A sake and fusion food tasting event. End your work week with a splash of culture. Taste three sakes selected by…
Read MoreASIA receives $10,000 award from CareSource
The CareSource Foundation awarded funding to ASIA’s Asian Children’s Health Access Initiative to support health access for Asian American and Pacific Islander children in our community. Below, ASIA’s Executive Director,…
Read MoreASIA and more than 50 Asian Pacific American groups support public employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2011 CONTACT: Gregory Cendana, APALA Executive Director Phone: 202-508-3733 Email: gcendana@apalanet.org More than 50 Asian Pacific American Groups Announce Support for Public Employees Nationwide Washington…
Read MoreChinese Summer Camp Registration at University of Akron
The Confucius Institute at the University of Akron is now accepting registration for Chinese Summer Camp 2011. The session runs July 18-22 from 8:30 am -3:30 pm. Cost is only…
Read MoreDr. K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program announced
Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is accepting applications for the 2011 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program. This fellowship provides three- to four- month summer stipend to college bound…
Read MoreFree presentation on domestic violience impact on AAPI women April 20
Please join APIAHF on Wednesday, April 20th at 4pm for an Overview and Introduction to the Intersection of HIV/AIDS and Domestic Violence and the Impacts on Asian American, Native Hawaiian…
Read MoreAsian population growth highlighted in Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s headline news for Monday April 4, 2011 includes an article on the growing Asian population in Cleveland. An excerpt from the story describes “Results of the…
Read MoreAsian American Literary Review releases new Issue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, Editor-in-Chief, The Asian American Literary Review editors@aalrmag.org www.aalrmag.org THE ASIAN AMERICAN LITERARY REVIEW RELEASES NEW WINTER/SPRING 2011 ISSUE, “COUNTING CITIZENS” The Asian American…
Read MoreDeaconess Community Foundation funds ASIA's refugee farm program
ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award of $30,000 from the Deaconess Community Foundation. The Foundation provides resources that help organizations empower people to become self-sufficient. The Deaconess Community…
Read MoreNordstrom announces scholarhips for high school juniors
Nordstrom is offering $10,000 scholarships to high school juniors who plan to attend 4-year colleges. Scholarship applications will be accepted through May 16, 2011. Click here for an application and…
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