[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…
Read MoreMedicaid Defunding No Longer Being Considered
This week, various health care organizations throughout the State of Ohio helped block the Butler Floor Amendment that would have defunded Ohio’s current Medicaid expansion. The amendment would have removed…
Read MoreHelp Protect Executive Action on Immigration
Help Protect Executive Action on Immigration Support the Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General It has been five months since Loretta Lynch was nominated for United States Attorney General.…
Read MoreSenate expected to vote on Health Care Funding this week
Two weeks ago, H.R. 2, a bill containing $7 billion in continued funding for Health Centers over the next two years passed the U.S. House of Representatives with 392 “yay”…
Read MoreREADY Program Hits the Theatre with Kent State University!
Students from Kent State University Multicultural Theartre Program will present “Creative Dramatics” on Thursday, April 23rd from 4.00pm-5.30pm at ASIA’s Akron office. Creative drama takes children’s natural world, creative play,…
Read MoreFDA Alert Regarding Lead in Bo Ying Compound
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is an important FDA Notice for state, local, tribal, and territorial public health officials. Bo Ying Compound, a powdered product marketed for treatment of various ailments in…
Read MoreFood Safety Certification For Asian Food Operators
食品安全认证课 餐饮服务业的业主，管理人员，员工，及顾客 Food Safety Certification For Asian Food Owners, Operators, Managers, and Employees When: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 2-5:30 p.m. Where: Cleveland Housing Network Suite 134, Asia Plaza (directions) Languages: English and…
Read MoreGovernor Kasich Vetoes Portion of Transportation Budget Bill
Today, Gov. John Kasich used his line-item veto authority today to kill language that would have targeted out-of-state college students who register to vote in Ohio to quickly obtain in-state…
Read MoreFamily Nurse Practitioner Job Opening
ASIA-ICHC is currently seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to become a member and leader of a small patient-centered care team. View PDF version here. _______________________________________________________________________________ Position Available: Family Nurse…
Read MoreUSCIS Still Granting DACA Under Original 2012 Guidelines
DACA is still in effect under the guidelines established in 2012. If you or someone you know if eligible, you should request DACA. You can still request consideration of a…
Read MorePolicy, Advocacy and Development Program Assistant Opening
ASIA is currently hiring a program assistant for the Policy, Advocacy and Development Department. Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Mao Vue, Deputy Director at mvue@asiaohio.org.…
Read MoreBe Careful of Immigration Scams During Tax Season
Please help us spread this message in immigrant communities: This time of year, when you file your income tax returns before the April 15 federal deadline, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
Read MoreHouse Introduces SGR or “Doc Fix” Bill that Includes Two Years of Additional Funding for Health Centers
House leaders from both parties introduced legislation as part of the SGR fix that includes two-year extensions of funding for the Community Health Centers program, the National Health Service Corps,…
Read MoreProtect our health center in AsiaTown (National Call-In Day – TODAY)
A word from our Executive Director. _________________________________________ Dear friends of ASIA, For over the last five years, we have learned community members here in Northeast Ohio delay receiving health care…
Read MoreScholarship Opportunity for Cambodian Students
Contact College Now Greater Cleveland, Inc. for more information. Interested students should submit their completed application to the online link by (clicking here).
Read MoreNaturalization Information Clinic
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland will host a Naturalization Information Clinic on March 19th at their offices. More information can be found by (clicking here). What: Naturalization Information Clinic…
Read MoreASIA Provides Nationalization Legal Assistance and Citizenship Classes
Asian Services In Action now provides FREE naturalization assistance services for all eligible LPRs. Services include: Nationalization eligibility screening citizenship-related legal consultation legal representation for eligible LRPs in N-400 cases…
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