ASIA

Relax and Renew: Art as Stress Relief
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-26 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-26 16:30 - 17:30 UTC and 6 more dates | 370 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44304, 370 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44304, United States
Do you need space and support to take care of your mental health and explore your creativity? Join ASIA’s Behavioral Health art therapy sessions every other Wednesday from February 12 to May 7. Sessions are available at 10AM-11AM or 4:30PM to 5:30PM. Free to attend, RSVP to join us.

A Night in Macau 2025
2025-03-21 18:00 - 21:30 | Embassy Suites at Cleveland Rockside, 5800 Rockside woods Blvd N., Independence, OH, 44131, United States
ASIA’s A Night in Macau is back by popular demand in 2025! Join us for a fundraising festival in Cleveland on Friday, March 21 to try your hand in popular table games such as craps, black jack, and popular cultural games like mahjong. Watch cultural performances, dine with us, and try your luck to win decadent prize baskets. Proceeds from token sales will go directly to Asian Services in Action to support our social, legal, and health services for the refugee and immigrant communities in Northeast Ohio.
Sponsorship options are available on the ticket form for individuals and organizations who would like to support this event. Access the sponsorship form here to learn more about how you can support this event through sponsorship, ad space purchase, or wine donations.
Our fundraisers are made possible by sponsors and private donors.

Citizenship Workshop
2025-04-12 09:30 - 12:30 | ASIA Cleveland Social Services, 3631 Perkins Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
ASIA is hosting a citizenship workshop in Cleveland on Saturday, April 12! Our attorneys will assist community members in applying for citizenship from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at our Cleveland office. The attorney fee will be waived for attendees of the workshop. This service is available in multiple languages. Walk-ins are welcome!

Bridging Conversations: Mental Health Open Forum for AANHPIs in Cleveland
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Midtown Collaboration Center, 1974 E 66th St, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States
ASIA’s Behavioral Health department is hosting our first mental health open forum for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in Cleveland on Saturday, April 19th! We invite you to join our discussion on your experiences with mental health.

This forum is free to participate in and will give our team a deeper understanding of what resources and programming to offer for the community’s mental wellness. RSVP to join us at the MidTown Collaboration Center at 11AM!

Art & Healing Circle for Bhutanese/Nepali Community Members
2025-04-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 | 370 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44304, 370 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44304, United States
This program will create a safe space to discuss alcohol use, its impact on mental and physical health, and ways to promote healthier choices. Open to any Bhutanese/Nepali community member ages 18 and up who is interested in discussing the impacts of alcohol while also learning art and wellness skills.
This event takes place 12PM-2PM on the last Friday of the month from April to September (excluding June) at ASIA’s Akron location (370 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304)
Please contact Santosh Tirwa at (216) 804-3088 or stirwa@asiaohio.org for more information.
Nepali Flyer:

Eternal Harmony
2025-05-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Akron Summit County Public Library – Main Library, South High Street, Akron, OH, 44326, United States
Jin Huo Community in partnership with ASIA is excited to invite you—and encourage you to invite your family, friends and community connections—to our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Akron Main Library Auditorium.
This special two-hour event will feature:
🎨 AAPI art and crafts showcase
🎭 A lively performance by seniors from Golden Harmony Senior Adult Day Center
It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of our AAPI communities, and we’d love to see strong representation from our community partners. Please help us spread the word to your networks, including Direction Home case workers, community members, and partner agencies.
📝 Program details are attached, and we kindly ask that all attendees register using the link below:
👉 Eternal Harmony
Let’s come together to celebrate the vibrant cultures, talents, and contributions of our AAPI communities. We look forward to seeing you there!Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to celebrating with you!

Alcohol & Substance Use Awareness Course for Bhutanese Nepali Community
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:30 | 370 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44304, 370 East Market Street, Akron, OH, 44304, United States
In this course, you will learn about alcohol and other substances, and how they impact your physical, social, and emotional well-being. You will also develop skills needed to build a healthy lifestyle, and receive information about community resources that offer help and support.
This course takes place on Wednesdays from 10AM-11:30AM from May 7-June 11. They will take place at ASIA’s Akron location, at 370 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304.
Nepali interpreters will be available for all sessions, and walk-ins are welcome. Please register to attend.
Contact Santosh Tirwa at stirwa@asiaohio.org or (216) 804-3088 to learn more.
Please note: If you are attending to fulfill a court requirement, you must attend at least FIVE classes to receive a certificate of completion.

Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults
2025-05-09 09:30 - 16:00 | Zoom, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 9 – ASIA is hosting a virtual Mental Health First Aid training session for community members to learn how to help those experiencing mental illness and distress. Participation is FREE and registration is required.

Supporting Newcomer Neighbors
2025-06-07 09:30 - 11:30 | OH
ASIA is hosting a Q&A and listening session on how the current governmental landscape has changed and how it effects our newcomer and international neighbors as well as how to support these communities. Light refreshments provided.
Please RSVP to attend with Mitzvah Day Akron at the bottom of their form.

HAPI Fresh Farmer's Market
2025-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Farmer’s Market, 743 Gaylan Dr 44310, Akron, OH, 44310, United States
Join us for HAPI Fresh’s 10th year anniversary this summer from July 2 to September 24, 2025! The summer farmer’s market is every Wednesday from 4PM-7PM at 743 Gaylan Drive, Akron, OH 44311. Enjoy locally grown and culturally specific produce, baked goods, community health resources, and more.
Interested in supporting our market? Sign up to volunteer! Learn more about the positions needed to keep our market running.
