ASIA Attends the Collaborative To End Human Trafficking Luncheon
“Human trafficking happens here.” Karen Walsh, director of the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking, drops this sentence unassumingly. It’s not anything special for her to say about Ohio; it’s just…
Read MoreA Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking in Cleveland
Human trafficking is a global challenge. An estimated 21 million people around the world are trafficked for sexual slavery, forced labor and other forms of economic exploitation – including 1.5…
Read MoreWebinar on CDC’s Enhanced Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Programs
Please join the White House Initiative on AAPIs and Hep B United on October 8, 2015 from 3p-4p for a webinar on CDC’s Enhanced Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Programs. The webinar will feature speakers from the…
Read MorePresident's Advisory Commission on AAPIs Visits Hawaii
Aside from being a champion in Northeast Ohio, Michael Byun, ASIA, Inc. Executive Director also serves as one of the few commissioners on the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans…
Read MoreUninsured Rate Continues to Drop
The Census Bureau recently released two reports that present new data on insurance coverage and income and poverty in the US in 2014.  In the first full year of marketplace health…
Read MoreASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION
August 24, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kim Helms | Project Coordinator khelms@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263×530 ASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION Asian Services In Action,…
Read More[event] USCIS Present Informational Nationalization Live Web Stream in Cantonese
ASIA will be providing a space for interested guests at our office with USCIS representatives on-site.  3631 Perkins Avenue, Suite 2AW, Cleveland, OH 44114 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…
Read More[announcement] Cleveland Transformation Alliance Seeking Ambassadors
How can Clevelanders learn more about their public schools? What does “school quality” mean? How can communities work to improve their schools? Consider applying as an School Quality Ambassador –…
Read More[news] Today, the Voting Rights Act Turns 50.
Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law, implementing the promise of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution that voting rights…
Read More[event] Purchase Tickets to ASIA, Inc. 2015 Gala & Fundraiser!
Its that time of year! Tickets are now available for purchase to the ASIA, Inc. 2015 Gala & Fundraiser | Communities Creating Futures presented by MetroHealth System. Purchase Tickets HEREÂ …
Read More[announcement] Help Provide Information on AAPI Bullying
On behalf of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Bullying Prevention Task Force, we would like to request your participation in a survey about bullying of AAPI students. The…
Read More[event] ASIA Partnership with Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
ASIA is proud to announce a partnership with Mustard Seed Market & Cafe showcasing the White Gourd. There will be a mini tasting as well as White Gourds for sale grown right from ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Farm! White Gourd…
Read More[event] Cleveland New American Business Bootcamp in Cleveland
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) will be hosting an event. The Cleveland New American Business Bootcamp on Thursday, August 20th. Ariel International Center 1163…
Read More[event] Emergency Food Assistance and Food Pantry in Cleveland
ASIA is hosting an Emergency Food Assistance and Food Pantry event this Friday, July 24 at our Cleveland office. All low income families or individuals are qualified to come in our office…
Read More[event] Celebrate One World Day on August 23, 2015
One World Day The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation has been celebrating One World Day since 1946. Come celebrate the uniqueness of our Gardens by looking forward celebrating the centennial anniversary of…
Read MoreFree Legal Advice September 19, 2015
Do you need help applying for U.S. Citizenship? Immigration attorneys, paralegals and interpreters will be on hand to assist in the preparation of naturalization applications. This free event will take place…
Read MoreIntern with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, D.C., and its Western Regional Office in Seattle, WA, offers full-time internships during the spring, summer, and fall.…
Read MoreOhio limits young drivers' passengers
Credits: The CantonRep.com Drivers younger than 18 won’t be allowed to drive with more than one non-family member in the vehicle during their first year behind the wheel. Ohio is…
Read MoreDHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nepal
Release Date: June 24, 2015 WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced his decision to designate Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months based on the conditions resulting…
Read MoreLongest Day of Play – Physical Activity Guidelines
June 21 is the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. This also makes June 21 the Longest Day of Play! Take advantage of the extra daylight and encourage kids…
Read MoreASIA is hiring a Grants and Contracts program assistant. Learn more!
[gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/Grants-and-Contracts-Program-Assistant.pdf”] ASIA is seeking a Grants and Contracts Program Assistant to be based in our Akron office. This person will assist in monitoring and coordinating grants and contracts reporting, compliance and…
Read MoreREADY Program Event – June 26, 2015
[gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img-615140915-0001.pdf”] Readiness through Expanded Acculturation Development of Immigrant/Refugee Preschool Youth (READY) Program, ASIA’s early childhood education and development initiative is hosting a “Power of Books, Power of Art” event…
Read MoreICEP Volunteers Attend 2015 Annual Global Youth Service Day In Akron
International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) volunteers LaHseiShee, AueNaieOo and Naresh Nepal were spotlighted at the 2015 Youth Volunteers 25th Annual Global Youth Service Day on April 21st in Akron.…
Read MoreFree Naturalization Clinic – June 23, 3-5pm
[gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/06-23-2015-Immigration-Legal-Clinic-Flyer.pdf”] Free clinic hosted by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland for questions about naturalization/citizenship process. When: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 3-5pm Where: Spanish American Committee (4407 Lorain…
Read MoreOhio Asian American Health Conference Welcome Reception at ASIA-ICHC
Join us for a Welcome Reception for the 7th Ohio Asian American Health Conference Friday, June 19 at (ASIA-ICHC) Asian Services In Action – International Community Health Center, located on…
Read MoreVolunteer Drivers Needed for West-CAM Program
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Our Westside Community Adult Mentoring Program, a summer academic enrichment program for refugee and immigrant children, is looking for safe, responsible drivers to assist with transporting students…
Read MoreGraduation Season—Youth and Tobacco
June is graduation season for many high school students. Let’s remind young tobacco users that graduation is a big transition and a natural opportunity to quit. Nicotine is dangerous for…
Read MoreWebinar on King v. Burwell, Thursday, June 18th
On Thursday, June 18th at 3PM EDT, Families USA will host a webinar to discuss the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on King v. Burwell. We will discuss what the verdict…
Read MoreNaturalizations by the Numbers
Source: New Americans Campaign In 2011, the states with the highest percentage of foreign-born Asians were Hawaii (14 percent), California (10 percent) and New Jersey (7 percent). The top…
Read MoreCitizenship among Asian-American Immigrants On The Rise
Source: New Americans Campaign Naturalization rates are comparatively high in AAPI communities. “Of all immigrants in the United States, 47 percent are U.S. citizens by naturalization. Of all Asian immigrants,…
Read MoreHUD features ASIA in May 2015 National Newsletter
[gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ohc_bridge053015.pdf”] This month, ASIA makes national spotlight in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development‘s “The Bridge Newsletter“. In observance of AAPI Heritage month (May), HUD featured articles from CAPACD…
Read MoreASIA Offers Saturday Citizenship Class in Richmond Heights
[gview file=”http://www.asiaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ASIA-FY-2014-NOCIP-NAS-and-CI-Poster-Eng.pdf”] ASIA has expanded our Citizenship Classes to Richmond Heights, starting June 6, 2015 at the Church of the Nazarene. The class is open to the public with a…
Read MoreSAMHSA Offers Disaster Distress Helpline to Nepal Earthquake Victims
The Disaster Distress Helpline is a national hotline dedicated to providing year-round immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This…
Read MoreAIM for Equity announces ASIA as Advocacy Co-Chair
AIM for Equity welcomes a new Steering Committee and Co-Chairs for 2015-2016. During their May meeting, the AIM for Equity Steering Committee elected Cathy Phan of the Asian American Health…
Read MoreFREE Suicide Prevention and Problem Gambling Training in Akron & Cleveland
ASIA invites you to a two-part training opportunity for suicide prevention & problem gambling. This event is a unique opportunity for both service providers and bilingual case workers to attend…
Read MoreYou're Invited to the 7th Ohio Asian American Health Conference
ASIA is a proud member of The Ohio Asian American Health Coalition (OAAHC). We are proud to present, along with our coalition members, the 7th Ohio Asian American Health Conference that…
Read MoreASIA Receives Funding for Access to Mental Health Care
United Way of Summit County announced today investments in 2015-2016 of more than $1 million in programs and initiatives that will enable more people in Summit County live healthier lives.…
Read MoreTell the Senate to Support Extended Behavioral Health Services
We’re supporting our partners in a behavioral health day of action, and we need you to contact your Senators. Today, May 20th is an important hearing in the Senate Medicaid…
Read More10th Annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On May 19th, 2015—the 10th annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day—the Banyan Tree Project will premiere new digital stories from Asians and Pacific Islanders living with or…
Read MoreMedical Interpreting Program Nationally Recognized in Northeast Ohio
Asian Services in Action Inc.’s Interpreting and Translation Department is proud to share with you its new Medical Interpreting Program Breaking Boundaries in HealthCare® – a nationally recognized medical interpreting…
Read MoreASIA attends first annual WHIAAPI Summit in DC
This week, on May 12, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, DC.…
Read MoreTell Ohio Legistators Dental Therapists Are Vital
Oral health is essential to overall health. Yet, too many Ohioans go without dental care. They live in pain, miss school or work and, in extreme cases, develop life-threatening infections.…
Read MoreWhite House Releases Report from the Task Force on New Americans
This week the White House released translated fact sheets about the report from the Task Force on New Americans in the following languages: English Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Vietnamese…
Read MoreCall Senator Rob Portman Now in Support of Loretta Lynch
Take Action: Call Senator Rob Portman Now and Demand Support of Loretta Lynch’s Immediate Confirmation to be the Next United States Attorney General It has been five months (Nov.8,2014) or…
Read MoreHmong Youth Discuss Cultural History with WKSU
“It’s a Sunday morning, and about two dozen 20-somethings and middle schoolers are getting together at Asia Services in Action on Akron’s east side. They’re practicing their Hmong names during…
Read MoreOhio Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council Releases 2014 Annual Report
The Ohio Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council publicly released the 2014 Annual Report. To view the full report, click here. Overview: 238,292 people – 2.1% of Ohio’s total population…
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