Free tax preparation available
ASIA will offer free tax preparation for federal and state forms 1040EZ and 1040. Click here for eligibility and appointment times. Tax preparation is available beginning February 14 through April…
Read MoreASIA's Executive Director honored by FICA
On January 22, India Republic Day 2011, the Federation of Indian Community Associations (FICA) honored ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun with the “Friend of FICA” award for his contributions to…
Read MoreLoan Modification Scam Alert with translated materials
Asian Services In Action in partnership with National CAPACD, Neighbor Works America, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is…
Read MorePosition opening at Cleveland Fair Housing Board
The City of Cleveland Fair Housing Board is seeking to fill an open position. The Fair Housing Board is looking for an individual who has a background in fair housing…
Read MoreASIA's Executive Director to present at CSU conference on education
Cleveland State University will host a conference on Friday, February 25 focused on “Educating All Our Children: Bringing ‘What Works’ to Scale.” ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun will present on…
Read MoreSurvey opportunity for parents and teachers
ASIA is pleased to announce an online survey opportunity presented by the Devereux Initiative. If you are a parent or teacher of a child age 2-6, please fill out this…
Read MoreNew cargo delivery service opens in Cleveland
A new certified LBC contractor is operating in Cleveland. Learn more about this cargo service or click here to contact the Cleveland contractor. Find out more about local Asian businesses…
Read MoreASIA's International Community Empowerment Program recognized
ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Program is recognized by staff at the Findley Community Learning Center for the positive impact ICEP has on Findley CLC students who participate in the program. …
Read MoreTzu Chi Foundation offers Chinese classes, scholarhips
The Tzu Chi Cleveland Service Center in Highland Heights is offering children’s Chinese classes for 2011. Click here for a flyer or here to register for classes. The Tzu Chi…
Read MoreASIA awarded over $60K in new grants
ASIA is pleased to announce 4 new grants generously awarded by the following funders: The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation is funding the new Asian Health Access Initiative (AHAI), a project…
Read MoreASIA's Wing Chan receives leadership award
Wing Chan, Program Assistant has been recognized by the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program for her outstanding leadership with youth. Ms. Chan has been working with Asian American youth at…
Read MoreNew Ohio Asian American data available
ASIA has released new data on Asian Americans in Ohio. The following reports are now available: 2010 Asian Health Survey 2010 Asian American Women Empowered: Breast and Cervical Cancer Click…
Read MoreDr. Mieko Smith appointed to national council
ASIA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mieko Smith to the Asian & Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Network (APINCSN) National Advisory Council. Dr. Smith has served as…
Read MoreCDC releases Health Disparities Report
CDC Releases First Periodic Health Disparities & Inequalities Report ASIA is pleased to share the first Health Disparities & Inequalities Report from the CDC. The report features the often overlooked…
Read MoreJob posting: International Institute of Akron
The International Institute of Akron has announced an opening for a Director of Refugee Resettlement. The International Institute of Akron is seeking a professional to lead a diverse staff who…
Read MoreTranslated voter registration materials now available
ASIA is pleased to announce new translated voter registration materials are available. Start out 2011 by registering to vote! Click here to see the materials. Check out ASIA’s other translated…
Read MoreScholarships avialable for restaurant workers and their children
The Asian Pacific Fund has announced two $1,000 scholarships for restaurant workers and children of restaurant workers that are available from the Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship, a program…
Read MoreSpring and Summer Internship Opportunities- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), located in New York, NY is announcing spring and summer 2011 internship opportunities. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply. For spring…
Read MoreNational survey opportunity for cancer surviors
Are you an Asian American or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander who has been diagnosed with cancer? Please help in this national research study to understand the needs of Asian, Native Hawaiian…
Read MoreLaotian Association of Cleveland hosts New Year's Event
The Laotian Association of Cleveland hosted a New Year’s party on December 31st at the Philippine American Cultural Center in Parma. The event was a great success and celebration to…
Read MoreThe price of repealing the Affordable Care Act in Ohio
The Price of Repealing the Affordable Care Act: Ohio Posted January 4, 2011 by Healthcare.gov As a result of the Affordable Care Act, families will soon be free from the…
Read MorePresident announces national human trafficking prevention month
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 04, 2010 Presidential Proclamation – National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month A PROCLAMATION The United States was…
Read MoreGarden pilot program featured in national journal
ReImagining Cleveland, a sustainable agriculture initiative launched in 2008 by Neighborhood Progress Inc. (NPI) is featured in the National Housing Institute’s online journal. ASIA is one of 56 projects funded…
Read MoreASIA awarded grant from Dominion Foundation
ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award from the Dominion Foundation. The award will help support ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Program (ICEP) in Akron. ICEP is ASIA’s oldest program…
Read MoreASIA receives over $40K in new grants
ASIA is pleased to announce six new grants generously awarded by the following organizations: The Abington Foundation awarded ASIA’s Community Adult Mentoring program funding to continue afterschool programming on drug…
Read MoreUS Department of Health and Human Services releases translated Medicare information
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released translated materials for AAPI seniors. Read the following information on what to do after enrolling in Medicare: 简体中文 English Hmong 한국어…
Read MoreASIA's 2010 newsletter now available
ASIA’s 2010 Fall Newsletter – Click here
Read MoreLaotian Association of Cleveland New Years Event
The Laotian Association of Cleveland is hosting a New Years Eve event to celebrate 2011. Tickets to attend are $10.00 which includes food. Doors open from 6pm to 1am with…
Read MoreASIA's Lucky Seniors participant featured in Akron Beacon Journal
Hospital in Falls creates awareness Summa sponsors cultural program Summa sponsors cultural program December 11,2010 07:30 AM GMT Marilyn Miller Beacon Journal Publishing Co. Copyright © 2010 Beacon Journal Publishing…
Read MoreRefugee Artisan Open House Friday, December 10
Shop for holiday gifts and support local refugee artisans from Burma and Bhutan. The Artisan Open House event will begin at 6pm on Friday, December 10 at Kathy’s Creative Sewing…
Read MoreHelp fight hunger: Donate to ASIA's food drive
ASIA and MotivAsians have teamed up to collect food items for ASIA’s food pantry program. The program serves more than 400 individuals a year, providing nutritious food to over 70…
Read More2nd Northeast Ohio Regional Chinese Teachers Conference
The Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese (OATC) is hosting the second Northeast Ohio Regional Chinese Teachers Conference on Saturday Dec. 18th, 2010 from 2:00pm-6:00pm, location to be determined. This…
Read MoreASIA featured in National Families USA newsletter re: impact of healthcare reform
See the entire newsletter: Minority Health Connection Activities in the Field Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) Based in the Cleveland/Akron area of Ohio, Asian Services in Action (ASIA),…
Read MoreOhio Senate passes human trafficking measure
Ohio Senate passes human trafficking measure Dec. 1, 2010, 5:42 p.m. EST Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Human trafficking was a step closer Wednesday to becoming a felony crime…
Read MoreHealthcare Reform helps Asian Americans
The historic health reform law, signed by President Obama, moves our nation toward a health care system that covers many more people, reforms the insurance industry, improves the quality of…
Read MoreCommunity Meeting: Superior Ave Streetscape
On Monday, November 22, St. Clair Superior Development Corporation is hosting a community meeting to discuss plans for the Superior Ave. Streetscape project. Come and learn about the proposed project…
Read MorePlease welcome Nicci See, Projects Assistant
ASIA is pleased to welcome Nicci See as Projects Assistant. Growing up in a mixed Asian-American home with parents deeply involved in the labor movement, Nicci was exposed to the…
Read MoreTranslated Senior benefit materials now available
ASIA, in collaboration with WRAAA is pleased to make translated information available for seniors seeking benefits. As part of the Access Your Benefits program, find out if you or a…
Read MoreWomen's Health Screening on November 16th
ASIA will host a women’s health fair on Tuesday, November 16 from 10:30am -4:30pm. Mammogram and pap smear screenings, massage therapy, and vision screenings will be provided. The event is…
Read MoreTranslated Health Care Reform FAQs now available
Check out the links below for translated Frequently Asked Questions about health care reform legislation. Visit the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum for more information. Bengali 简体中文 English…
Read MoreTzu Chi Foundation's 13th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 7 慈濟克里夫蘭聯絡處13 周年慶
简体中文 The Tzu Chi Foundation Cleveland Service Center will be celebrating its 13th Anniversary on Sunday, November 7th in Highland Heights. You are cordially invited to join the festivities from…
Read MoreASIA’s summer programs reach 160+ students
The end of summer brought great success for ASIA’s student enrichment programs. In Akron, the International Community Empowerment Program (ICEP) taught 28 elementary students about traffic and water safety, healthy…
Read MoreNALI Women's Retreat develops DV advocates
ASIA’s Northeast Ohio Asian women’s Leadership Initiative (NALI) hosted its first 2 day retreat to develop women as “natural helpers.” Natural helpers are trained to recognize and support domestic violence…
Read MoreAsian & Pacific Islander Scholarships now available
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund has just announced its scholarship opportunities for 2011-2012. Scholarships are available for high school seniors entering college in 2011 and current college…
Read MoreFree ESOL Classes for Children at CSU
Cleveland State University is offering free ESOL classes to children through the Community Learning Center for Children and Youth. Classes are held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays starting the week of…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Advocacy Day Nov. 10
On November 10, the Ohio Statehouse will host Human Trafficking Advocacy Day: Prohibit Modern Slavery. Participants will gather to support passage of S.B. 235 and its companion bill, H.B. 493. …
Read MoreHealth Care Disparities Seminar Oct. 29
Sponsored in part by ASIA, the Health Care Disparities Solution seminar will be held Friday, October 29 in the Summa Health System in Akron. The seminar focuses on Asian Americans…
Read MoreCuyahoga County Candidates Forum Oct. 20
简体中文 The executive candidates in Cuyahoga County will hold a discussion with Cleveland’s Asian community on Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 pm. The forum will be held at Asia Town…
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