Survey 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…
Read MoreCondolences for domestic violence victim Shinobu Higa
We would like to express our great sorrow for the death of Shinobu Higa, 36 of Fairview Park. Ms. Higa died March 16 as a result of being beaten by…
Read MoreMotivAsians Newsletter now available
Click here to read the MotivAsians March 2011 newsletter.
Read MorePerformance groups needed for Global Cleveland May 24th
The International Community Council is seeking cultural groups to perform at the launch of GLOBAL CLEVELAND on Tuesday, May 24th at Cleveland City Hall. The program begins at 6:00 PM…
Read MoreASIA and partner organizations in 23 cities celebrate Health Care Reform
AA and NHPI Health Organizations in 23 Cities Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Health Care Reform For Immediate Release March 23, 2011 Washington, DC – As part of a national…
Read MoreFree Chinese Music Performance March 24
CSU Department of Music is presenting a free Chinese music performance on March 24 by the Orchid Ensemble from Vancouver Canada. The performance starts at 7:30pm in the Drinko Recital…
Read MoreJACL Scholarships available for 2011
The Japanese American Citizen’s League has kicked off its Scholarship Program for the 2011 academic year. JACL offers over 30 awards with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships. …
Read MoreCleveland International Film Festival opens this week
The Cleveland International Film Festival will open this week on Thursday, March 24. Check out these films: Seven Days in Heaven is sponsored by ASIA Pinoy Sunday is sponsored by…
Read MoreAkron neighborhood Health Fair April 1-2
LINKS Community & Family Services is hosting an Upson St. Neighborhood Health and Wellness Fair in Akron. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. The Fair will offer speeches…
Read MoreASIA awarded over $60K in new grants
ASIA is pleased to announce two new grants generously awarded by the Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation and the CareSource Foundation. The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation awarded funding to…
Read MoreWing Chan honored at Ohio 4-H luncheon
Wing Chan, Program Assistant has been recognized by the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program for her outstanding leadership with youth. Ms. Chan was one of only 3 recipients of the…
Read MoreTime Warner Cable to offer "TV Japan" in Southwest Ohio
CINCINNATI, OHIO – In wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that is plaguing the country of Japan, Time Warner Cable is opening TV Japan to its digital customers in Southwest…
Read MorePosition Opening: Computer Instructor
ASIA is seeking a highly self-motivated person with competent computer skills to be a part-time Computer Instructor at ASIA’s Akron office. The primary role of this position is to teach…
Read MoreInternational Folk Festival seeking performers and vendors
ASIA is pleased to announce an upcoming event on Sunday, June 26. The 22nd International Folk Festival sponsored by the International Services Center will be held at Wade Oval at…
Read MoreUS Dept of Justice prioritizes language access
A Message From Deeana Jang, Chief of the Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Justice: The Federal Coordination and Compliance Section works with advocates, community…
Read MoreCleveland Bridge Builders leadership program accepting applications
ASIA and MotivAsians are pleased to announce a leadership development opportunity through the Cleveland Leadership Center. The Cleveland Bridge Builders program develops rising leaders for our community’s future by providing…
Read More2011 Cleveland Asian Festival vendor, performer, volunteer opportunity
The deadline for sponsorship, vendor booth, performance and program guide advertisement for the 2011 Cleveland Asian Festival is March 31. If you haven’t had a chance to get involved with…
Read MoreAkron's East High "Orientals" renamed
East High athletes now called Dragons Akron school board approves top choice in renaming contest By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 The voters…
Read MoreCleveland International Film Festival March 24 – April 3
Join ASIA in celebrating the 35th Cleveland International Film Festival on March 24 – April 3 at Tower City Center. ASIA is sponsoring the film Seven Days in Heaven from…
Read MoreAkron Community Foundation awards Early Learning Grant to ASIA
ASIA is pleased to be among recipients of the Akron Community Foundation’s Early Learning grants. ASIA received funding to support Project READY, an early childhood development and school readiness program…
Read MoreFood safety training March 29 & 30
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Read MoreAsiatown Business Promotion cards now available
Do you live, work, dine, or shop in Asiatown Cleveland? You can save money while supporting local businesses and ASIA’s programs and services. Purchase an Asiatown Business Promotion card and…
Read MoreSenior Housing Openings in Akron
ASIA is pleased to announce that the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority will be taking applications for the Edgewood Village V waiting list beginning Monday, February 28, 2011. Applications will be…
Read MoreFull Tuition Scholarships Available at the Mandel Center
ASIA is pleased to announce that the Mandel Center is offering four full tuition, merit-based scholarships for full-time master’s degree applicants for fall 2011 enrollment. Criteria: outstanding academic credentials strong…
Read MoreFree tax preparation: translated materials
ASIA will offer free tax preparation for federal and state forms 1040EZ and 1040. Tax preparation is available beginning February 14 through April 18, 2011. Select a language below: Burmese…
Read MoreFellowship opportunity through Filipina Women's Network
ASIA is pleased to announce a fellowship opportunity through the Filipina Women’s Network. The FWN Fellowship Program is designed to provide students, recent graduates and motivated individuals seeking career development…
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