I Want to Vote, Ohio!
Our friends at the League of Women Voters of Ohio are asking voters to join in and tell when they want to vote! Let us know by clicking here! _________________________________…
Read MoreASIA's 2014 Gala – November 7, 2014. Purchase tickets today!
2014 Gala and Fundraiser Connecting Voices. Unifying Communities. —-Presented by Paramount Advantage A night of excitement, purchase your tickets here! WHEN: Friday, November 07, 2014 Doors Open at 6 p.m.…
Read MoreWhat’s your best idea to make cities more successful?
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has launched the Knight Cities Challenge, seeking new ideas that make the 26 communities – including Akron – where Knight invests more…
Read MoreASIA receives APPEAL Community Award at APPEAL's Pathways of Change Conference
Thursday, September 25,  began the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL). This year, the conference, themed “Pathways of Change: Advancing Equity on Tobacco, Obesity, and Cancer Control.”…
Read MoreNew International Language Immersion School for Cleveland – GLobal Ambassadors Language Academy (GALA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2014 New International Language Immersion School for Cleveland A new charter school is in the works for Cleveland, Global Ambassadors Language Academy (GALA). The K-8…
Read MoreExecutive Director, Michael Byun RAISE blog post
ASIA, Inc. Executive Director, Michael Byun was featured on APPEAL’s website on his blog post for project RAISE. RAISE BLOG #RAISEWELLNESS Jade Ribbon Campaign (September 2014) By Michael Byun Hello…
Read MoreIntern at ASIA this semester! – Seeking Civic Engagement Intern
We are seeking energetic individuals to assist with the implementation of our civic engagement field plan. The intern will help in building sustainable processes within ASIA and ASIA’s regional partners that will…
Read MoreGlobal Ambassadors Language Academy – 9/24 Community Information Meeting
Come learn about Cleveland’s new international language immersion school! Global Ambassadors Language Academy Community Information Meeting Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30pm Goodrich Gannett Neighborhood Center 1400 E. 55th St. Cleveland,…
Read MoreWhite House Initiative on AAPIs Ambassadors Program – Deadline Extended to Aug 27
Apply by August 27 to WHIAAPI’s E3! Ambassadors Program for Young Leaders The E3! Ambassadors Program is a new challenge that the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific…
Read MoreJoin! – Friday, August 15, 6pm-8pm. ASIA shopping event in Cleveland Heights!
ASIA is excited to host a fun shopping fundraising event! Enjoy an evening of shopping for unique handcrafted products made by artisans from around the world! Help Asian Services In…
Read MoreUSCIS Korean-Language National Engagement 설명회
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct a national Korean-language engagement (Sulmyounghwae) session as part of our…
Read MoreASIA ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF MS. MAO VUE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR
August 4, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Rui Zhang | Public Relations & Policy Coordinator | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 Kimlee Sureemee | Public Relations & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 ASIA ANNOUNCES…
Read MoreJob Openings- Work with ASIA; Cleveland/Akron
For all our job openings, visit our Employment and Internship Opportunities with ASIA page. We currently have an opening at our Cleveland Office for a Program Assistant under our Children, Youth and…
Read MoreDon't miss: Free Hepatitis B Lecture for the AAPI Community
Join ASIA, Inc as we host: Hepatitis B: What You Need to Know This event is FREE to the public, refreshments will be provided. July, 27th 2014 2-4 PM Asian…
Read MoreGreat opportunity to join our team! Apply today!
ASIA is looking for a Programs and Operations Assistant at the Akron, Ohio office. Can you type 40 words per minute? Do you have the ability to handle multiple tasks? Have…
Read More$50,000 grant opportunity to immigrant/refugee businesses
If you are a Cleveland Immigrant/Refugee Entrepreneur, be sure to see if ECDI can help you. ECDI can help you start, maintain and grow your business. ECDI is currently providing…
Read MoreCongressional Briefing on the Impacts of Tobacco and Obesity on AANHPI Communities
ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun will be speaking at APPEAL’s 20th anniversary conference, Pathways of Change. This event is only a couple of months away and early-bird rates have been…
Read MoreU-Pick produce begin Wednesday July 16 at ASIA's farm!
Our HAPI Fresh farmers have been hard at work this summer providing the best organic, local produce around. If you haven’t caught them at the Lakewood Farmers Market, you can…
Read MoreFederal Grant and Resource Oppritunities for AAPI Organizations just got easier.
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is pleased to announce our new Grants and Resources website dedicated to providing tools and resources to inform AAPI community-based…
Read MoreWebinar: ACA Outreach and Enrollment Challenges in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
Please consider joining the first of a three series webinar sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,  SAMHSA on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 4PM-5PM ET _______________________________ Webinar: ACA…
Read MoreHAPI Fresh At Lakewood Farmer's Market! Saturdays from 10AM-1PM
Our HAPI Fresh farmers will be starting their Summer season this Saturday at the Lakewood Farmer’s Market on Detroit and Warren from 10AM-1PM. Lakewood Farmers’ Market, City Center Plaza (on Detroit and…
Read MoreRSVP for an Important Voter & Civic Engagement Training! Space if filling up fast.
June 20, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Rui Zhang | Public Relations & Policy Coordinator | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 Kimlee Sureemee | Public Relations & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org…
Read MoreSupport Local Organic Farms. Our push towards self-sufficency.
HAPI Fresh is back! Stay healthy this summer and support local, organic produce by purchasing vegetables for your home. Starting Monday, June 23, 2014, HAPI Fresh will have these produce…
Read MoreJoin Akron Values Survey hosted in our ESOL class on June 24th
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic announced the launch of a new program called Akron Values. This initiative is designed to obtain real-time feedback from various members of the community on topics like city…
Read MorePosition Available: Parent Educator, READY Program
Position Available:Â Â Â Â Â Â Parent Educator, READY Program Location:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Akron, Ohio Pay Rate:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Base on qualifications Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is a growing non-profit multi-services agency…
Read MoreJoin in at 2:30 ET: #LunchWithFLOTUS Twitter Q&A
Join in at 2:30 ET: #LunchWithFLOTUS Twitter Q&A Kids across America are eating better school meals because of healthier lunch standards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ninety percent of…
Read MoreWhat a success! Cleveland Asian Festival draws 38,000!
The 5th annual Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) solidified its status as “the place to be” each year the weekend before Memorial Day, and 93% of CAF survey respondents were likely…
Read MoreAAPI Business Calendar of Events & Other Community Events
Ob behalf of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (ACE), we are pleased to send you the latest copy of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific…
Read MoreJune 2014: ASIA,Inc. Workshop Rights: What You Need to Know
Workplace Rights: What You Need To Know Date: June 17, 2014 (Tue), 1pm—2:45pm Address: ASIA Akron Office (730 Carroll Street) Interpreters speaking Burmese and Nepali will be available. …
Read MoreAAAJ-Chicago Asian American town Hall Forum on Chicago Cops' Brutality Case
Asian American Town Hall Forum Saturday, June 7, 2014 Starts at 1:30 PM Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N.Clark Street, Chicago On Saturday, June 7, 2014 Asian American Advancing Justice-Chicago…
Read MoreJoin ASIA and APIAVote to Participate in the Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute
The November Election is fast approaching! ASIA’s currently getting ready to launch our 2014 civic engagement plan starting this summer. We are collaborating with APIAVote on a training to prepare all…
Read MoreFREE Community Legal Education Events (hosted by ASIA, Inc.)
Join ASIA’s FREE Community Legal Education Event (May and June) and learn about employment issues. Next workshop Date: June 17th, 1pm-2:45pm Address: ASIA’s Akron Office (730 Carroll Street) Speaker:…
Read MoreJoin Webinar: Connecting Immigrant Youth to Legal Resources
A message from Immigration Advocates Network: The Immigration Advocates Network invites you to join a free webinar, “Connecting Immigrant Youth to Legal Resources,” on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm Eastern / 3:00…
Read MoreEnrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace totals over 8 million people
News Release from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Division | Contact: Press Office | 202-690-6343 | media@hhs.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 1, 2014 Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace…
Read MoreRepresentative Marcia L Fudge Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month of 2014
Asian Services In Action extends our thank you to the Congresswoman Marcia L Fudge as she recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The observance originally began as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, which…
Read MoreASIA thanks Asian American Student Association at Denison University for generous donation.
Asian Services In Action, Inc. extends our gratitude to the Asian American Student Association at Denison University. The AAA at Denison University held a fundraising event recently in which all…
Read MoreVice President Joe Biden Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Opening Cermony
We are very excited to announce ASIA Executive Director Michael Byun’s ceremonially sworn in kickoff event! Congrats, Michael! Michael is one of 16 newest appointees to President Obama’s President’s Advisory…
Read MoreFREE Capacity Building Training – June 6 in Colubmus
The Ohio Commission on Minority Health (OCMH) is hosting a free Capacity Building Training from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Quest Conference Center located at 8405…
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health seeking individuals to share their story.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health is recruiting additional candidates to be considered for an upcoming national education campaign, Tips From Former Smokers (TIPS).…
Read MoreJoin us for the AAPI Heritage Month Opening Ceremony on May 6 in DC!
Join ASIA in DC on May 6 as we watch our very own Executive Director, Michael Byun President’s Advisory Commission on AAPI’s swearing-in ceremony!! GO MICHAEL! This year, the Asian…
Read MoreASIA can keep you updated as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with ASIA! We will keep the Northeast Ohio community updated with news & events to take part in all the action. History:…
Read MoreAttend the 2014 National Pacific Islander Violence Prevention Conference
Consider attending the 2014 National Pacific Islander Violence Prevention Conference, June 11-13, in San Mateo, California! The conference will have workshops and presentations about violence, community collaboration with law enforcement,…
Read MoreFree Community Event! Potluck & Movie Screening in Akron
On Friday, May 2, 2014, the Summit Food Policy Coalition will host a community event, free and open to the public. This is part of their “Growing Hope” film series.…
Read MoreStill Time to Vote Early, Ohio!
Just a reminder that less than two weeks remain for early voting in the May Primary. The Cuyahoga Board of Elections, located at 2925 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland, will be…
Read MoreOur Executive Director Michael Byun Appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
A message from THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2014 President Obama Announces his Intent to Appoint Fourteen Individuals to the President’s Advisory Commission…
Read MoreWhite House and HHS Highlight “Champions of Change” for Affordable Care Act Outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2014 White House and HHS Highlight “Champions of Change” for Affordable Care Act Outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community WASHINGTON, DC…
Read MoreJoin! Our Diverse Nation: The Many Faces of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Please join the Center for American Progress as they launch a new report series, “The State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,” which examines myriad social and economic indicators and…
Read MoreFree Health Screenings This Saturday! Healthy Eating, Active Living.
Please take part in a free community event sponsored by Asian Services In Action, Inc. and other community partners. Free Health event for the community: Healthy Eating, Active Living Date:…
Read MoreSign-on letter for Ohio organizations – help prevent discrimination in voting!
The right to vote gives Asian Americans an opportunity to be heard: Help Prevent Discrimination in Voting We are circulating a state sign-on letter addressed to Ohio’s U.S. Representatives calling…
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