We’re a Target Circle Partner!
Your Target shopping spree can make positive impact on Northeast Ohio’s immigrant and refugee communities! ASIA is partnering with Target Circle to raise funds with the community, for the community.…
Read MoreAsian Services in Action to Host Conversation and Book Signing with Curtis Chin
Akron, November 6, 2023 – Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is hosting an author talk and book-signing event for Curtis Chin, author of EVERYTHING I EVER LEARNED, I LEARNED IN…
Read MoreWhat is Ohio State Issue 1?
Issue 1 would make updating or amending Ohio’s laws and Constitution more difficult. Proposed changes would need a larger number of votes in order to pass instead of simple majority.…
Read MoreVolunteer Highlight: Rod Garrison
Meet one of ASIA’s volunteers, Rod Garrison!  Rod is a retired architect with a lifelong love for bicycles. To him, bicycles represent transportation, recreation, and freedom. He taught himself how…
Read MoreHamayon Yaqobi’s Story – Friendship and Citizenship
(Left to right) Meg Kelvington, Hamayon Yaqobi, and Lt. Col. Mike Kelvington Cleveland, OH – While Hamayon Yaqobi, Senior Operations Manager at ASIA’s International Community Health Center, sat in quiet…
Read MoreASIA receives $110,000 multi-year grant from GAR Foundation to support essential social services
Akron, OH, September 22, 2022 – In August, GAR Foundation awarded Asian Services in Action (ASIA)’s a multi-year grant for operational support, which will total $110,000 to fund their Social…
Read MoreThe Medical Interpreter Program will start on April 4, 2020
Pictured: BBiH MIP participants during the 2019 Fall Session The Spring Session of the Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare Medical Interpreting Program (BBiH MIP)Â will start on Saturday, April 4, 2020. This…
Read MoreCollege Scholarship Available For AAPI Students Interested In Health Professions
The 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship recipients Miss Vy Hoang (left) and Miss Bishnu Chhetri (right) photographed with ASIA, Inc. CEO Elaine Tso. Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) is pleased…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Applauds Governor Mike DeWine's Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
AKRON, Ohio — Asian Services In Action, Inc. applauds Governor Mike DeWine’s statement on Ohio’s continued acceptance and resettlement of refugees. On December 24, DeWine wrote to U.S. Secretary of…
Read MoreThank you for a fantastic 2019!
Happy New Year’s Eve! As 2019 ends, we want to take the time to thank you for your ongoing support! It’s been an amazing year at Asian Services In Action,…
Read MoreMake a difference this holiday season!
Hi Friend! There is just a week left to get through that “to do” list…and two weeks left for you to help make the change you want to see in…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Joins #GivingTuesdayCLE Movement to Encourage Community Support
Today, Asian Services In Action, Inc. joins together with other organizations in celebrating WISH Cleveland’s #GivingTuesdayCLE campaign. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday season, the campaign…
Read MoreIn Case You Missed It: The 2019 Gala & Fundraiser Fund-In-Need Video
On Friday, November 15 Asian Services In Action, Inc. celebrated over 23 years of community service with the year’s theme of Communities Thriving Through Entrepreneurship. Four months leading up to…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Publishes 2018-2019 Annual Report
Akron, OH –Â Asian Services In Action, Inc., a critical provider of healthcare, social services, and advocacy for the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities of Northeast Ohio, has…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Celebrates Nationwide Preliminary Injunctions Against The Public Charge Rule
For Immediate Release October 18, 2019 Akron – We celebrate the news that the federal courts in New York and Washington granted nationwide preliminary injunctions against the Public Charge rule…
Read MoreThank You To Everyone Who Attended The Open House!
Left photo: (from left to right) ASIA CEO Elaine Tso, ASIA Co-founders May and CF Chen, Sam Deshazior, Director of Business Retention & Expansion for the City of Akron, ASIA Board…
Read MoreASIA, Inc.’s Microloan Program Assists Immigrants and Refugees Reach Their Dreams of Becoming Small Business Entrepreneurs
 Ali Bai inside Lucky Seven Family Grocery Store. Akron, OH – Ali Bai, his wife Rokimar Bi, and five kids came to the United States from Burma as refugees in…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Condemns Trump’s Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants
ASIA, Inc. Condemns Trump’s Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants Press Release For Immediate Release August 14, 2019 Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Akron, Ohio – Asian Services In…
Read MoreInternational Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) Holds Week-Long Debate Program
Last week the International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) program held a week-long debate program, thanks to the coordination of Ming-Hao Shiao. Shiao connected with ASIA, Inc. through an outreach initiative…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Stands In Solidarity with El Paso, Texas and Dayton, OhioÂ
Akron, OH – We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the devastating assaults that resulted in 31 deaths and 50 wounded this weekend in El Paso, Texas and…
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Rot Sorn's Story – Communities Thriving Through Entrepreneurship
Above: Rot Sorn (right) and her husband in front of their restaurant in Akron, Ohio. Akron, OH – Even when Rot Sorn, owner of Lyeh Thai in Akron, lived in…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Field Organizer for Summit County
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Field and Data Organizer (Policy-Advocacy) position. The…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Field Organizer for Cuyahoga County
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Field and Data Organizer (Policy-Advocacy) position. The…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Expresses Concern Over Administration's Refugee Admissions Plan
Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc (ASIA, Inc.) expresses its deep concern over any plan by the Administration to reduce the number of refugees the United States will…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Launches Community Relations & Development Department
Kara Ulmer has been selected as the Director of Community Relations and Development. Asian Services In Action, (ASIA, Inc.) announced the launch of the Community Relations and Development Department, which…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks Bilingual Advocate
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated, determined and experienced individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Bilingual Advocate position. This individual is…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Announces 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship Recipients
   The 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship recipients Miss Bishnu Chhetri (left) and Miss Vy Hoang (right) photographed with ASIA, Inc. CEO Elaine Tso. Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA,…
Read MoreInterpreting and Translation Services Department Announces Medical Interpreter Training Fall Cohort
The fall session will start on October 5, 2019. The program will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s new Akron office located at 370 East Market St. The…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Citizenship Question on 2020 CensusÂ
Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Press Release For Immediate Release June 27, 2019 ASIA, Inc. Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Akron, OH…
Read MoreASIA-ICHC Seeks School Based Health Coordinator
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the School Based Health Coordinator position. The person…
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ASIA Says #NoToPublicCharge with One Nation
Last week, ASIA, Inc. was the only organization in Washington D.C. representing Ohio’s immigrant communities advocating against Public Charge for the 26 million people who will be impacted by the…
Read MoreSocial Work Internship Available at ASIA-ICHC
Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s International Community Health Center (ASIA-ICHC) is a federally qualified health center that provides services to all regardless of inability to pay. ASIA-ICHC predominantly serves low-income,…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Attends The 2019 Age+Action Conference
Sustainability Services Department Manager Heidi Lum and Sustainability Services Department Program Assistant Joyce Deng and Ama Kamar attended the National Council on Aging (NCOA) 2019 Age+Action Conference in Washington D.C.…
Read MorePolicy Research Internship (Fall 2019) Available at ASIA, Inc.
Asian Services In Action (ASIA), Inc. seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Policy Research Internship. The person will be working with…
Read MoreTell Ohio Senators We Matter!
With the 2020 Census right around the corner, we need to make sure our elected officials do their job and make sure our communities are counted. Without the proper funds…
Read MoreVOTE Mural By ASIA Intern Mai See Lor Now Has A Permanent Home In New Akron Office
In 2018, Asian Services In Action, Inc. began working with Akron’s local artist, Mac Love to create a community mural aimed to encourage the Akron community to vote. The mural, which features…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Concerned With Appointment Of Kenneth Cuccinelli As USCIS Acting Director
Press Release For Immediate Release June 11, 2019 Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 ASIA, Inc. Concerned With Appointment Of Kenneth Cuccinelli As USCIS Acting Director Akron, Ohio…
Read MoreASIA Health Center Receives NEOMED-CEOMPH Preceptor Of The Year Award
ASIA Health Center Receives NEOMED-CEOMPH Preceptor Of The Year Award Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Cleveland, OH – The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health…
Read MoreDeadline Extended for Wang-Ji Family Scholarship for Health Professions
Deadline Extended for Wang-Ji Family Scholarship for Health Professions The application window for the Wang-Ji Family Scholarship for Health Professions is being extended to June 7, 2019. The scholarship is…
Read MoreASIA, Inc.’s 4th Annual Spring Speaker Series is One Month Away!
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) will hold its 4th Annual Spring Speaker Series  in one month! Registration is now open online at www.asiaohio.org/springseries. Guests can also purchase tickets…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Leader Testifies in Congressional Field Hearing
For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Cleveland, OH – Elaine Tso, Interim Co-CEO of Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.), testified today, Thursday, April 25, in a field hearing…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks Patient Service Representative
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Patient Service Representative position at our International Community…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Full-Time Medicial Assistant
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Full-Time Medical Assistant – Mid Level position…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks A Social Work Intern
Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s International Community Health Center (ASIA-ICHC) is a federally qualified health center that provides services to all regardless of inability to pay. ASIA-ICHC predominantly serves low-income,…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks A Part-Time Medical Assistant
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Medical Assistant – Mid Level Part-Time position…
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