AAPCHO Petition Effort Underway!
A message from Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO): Last week, AAPCHO launched its petition campaign to generate support for immigration reform legislation that includes access to health care programs…
Read MoreThe Demographic and Economic Impacts of New Americans on All 50 States
June 5, 2013 Washington D.C. – Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases all 50 updated state-by-state fact sheets with accompanying infographics, which highlight the demographic and economic impact of New Americans,…
Read MoreA banquet of ideas at Akron's Growing Hope Food Summit
by WKSU’s VIVIAN GOODMAN This story is part of a special series. The second annual food summit sponsored by Akron Summit Community Action shared a common goal of better health. WKSU’s Vivian Goodman…
Read MoreThe Health Care Law and You In-Language Resources
The Health Care Law and You is a presentation tool developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to educate community members about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. This…
Read More“The Lotus” May 2013 Issue Now Available
The May 2013 issue of The Lotus is now available online! Click here to print or save your free digital copy. The Lotus is a free monthly publication of the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) in…
Read More19th Annual Asian Festival Celebrates Asian Culture with Emphasis on Korea, Southeast Asia
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Read More2013 Asian Pacific Heritage Day
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Read MoreThe Health Care Law and You 醫療衛生法與你
The Health Care Law and You is a presentation developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to educate community members about the benefits of the Affordable Care…
Read MoreAPIAHF Commemorates National API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by Releasing Report on HIV/AIDS Data Needs and Promising Practices
A message from Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF): May 20, 2013 WASHINGTON—To commemorate National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on May 19, the Asian &…
Read MoreGreat Infographic on AAPI needs and disparities
White House Initiative on Asian Amerians and Pacific Islanders published a great info graphic addressing AAPI needs and disparities on Health, Economic and Community Development, Civil and Immigrant Rights, and educational opportunities.…
Read MoreThe Year of the Dollar
-Click here to read the article on IBmag- By Dan Hanson Cleveland’s Asian population is having a quantifiable economic impact on the city. The term “Chinatown” probably makes you think of…
Read MoreTAKING ROOT WORKSHOP: Digital Storytelling to Fight HIV Stigma in A&PI Communities
Do you have a personal story to tell about HIV, but you don’t know how to tell it? Learn how by using the power of digital storytelling. In this three-day…
Read MoreHelp Recruit Bone Marrow Donors for South Asian Mother
[May 18th 11 am to 4 PM] Swab your cheek and help Nalini find a bone marrow match at the Cleveland ASIA Festival’s Health Pavilion !
Read MoreHealth Outreach Partners (HOP) Announced Its National Needs Assessment Summary Results
Health Outreach Partners (HOP) announced the summary results of its 2012-2013 National Needs Assessment. The focus of the needs assessment was to collect data on outreach programs that serve under-served populations at community health centers…
Read MorePresident Obama proclaimed May 2013 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2013 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each May, our Nation comes together to recount the ways Asian…
Read MoreLots of Great Events in April and May in Greater Cleveland Area
1. Asia Town Flea Market Date and Time: Begins April 15, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 6202 St. Clair Avenue (maker classes) and Norwood Avenue at…
Read MoreHealth Care Law Webinars for April and May 2013
The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session.…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Project RAISE Working with Community Organizations to Maximize Opportunities for Healthy Living in the Asian American Community of Greater Cleveland
For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Please contact: Cathy Vue, Program Coordinator | cvue@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x226 Download this press release. ASIA, Inc. Project RAISE Working with Community Organizations to Maximize Opportunities for Healthy…
Read More[PRESS EVENT]Family Immigration and Impact on Cleveland's Asian Community complete video on Vimeo
Time: Thursday 04/04/13 1pm-2pm Location: Philippine Cultural Center Vimeo Channel Host: Johnny Wu Description: Presently, there are 4.3 million people waiting to receive their visas in what is commonly known as…
Read MoreNew Report on LEP and Immigrant Crime Victims' Access to Police Assistance by NIWAP
In March of 2013, the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP) at American University Washington College of Law conducted a nationwide survey of immigrant victim’s advocates and attorneys to learn about the…
Read More[APPEAL-API] Video Presentation on Smoke-free Housing Strategies in Asian American Communities in NYC
A Message from APPEAL (Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leaders): NYC Smoke-Free has made a video available on smoke-free housing strategies in New York City. In the presentations,…
Read MoreAPIAHF and Nearly a Thousand Health Advocates Speak Up for Language Needs in Health Reform
News from APIAHF (Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum). ASIA Inc is part of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Postcard Campaign. April 9, 2013 WASHINGTON—With the open enrollment period for the…
Read MoreProject Learn will be offering a new class–Workplace Readiness at ASIA
Click here for the flyer. Location: ASIA, Inc.–730 Carroll St., Akron OH 44304 Dates: April 16 – June 27, 2013 Time: 12 – 2:30 p.m. Target audience: intermediate/advanced students Course…
Read MoreAdvocacy Request from the Area Agency on Aging
A message from Area Agency on Aging 10b Inc. We received word late Friday that the House definitely does not have the votes to pass Medicaid expansion. AARP and many…
Read MoreGlobal Cleveland's Asian Initiative Designed to Attract, Retain Asians
Click here to read the original news. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 Global Cleveland recently launched its Asian Initiative, a program to attract and retain Asian talent to the region. “Asians are now…
Read More5K ADM Recovery Challenge May 18 Supports Summit County ADM Board
A letter from Summit County ADM Support Committee: Are you up for the challenge? On Saturday, May 18, the ADM Recovery Challenge, a Subway Series 5K obstacle course event, will…
Read MoreFamily immigration issues for Cleveland's Asian community
Coverage of ASIA’s Press Event from clevelandpeople.com Philippine Cultural Center April 4, 2013 Click here for the original news and video clips. Currently there are considerable discussions at the federal level about immigration…
Read MoreBehind the Numbers: 2012 AAPI Post-Election Survey Results Webinar
DATE & TIME: Monday, April 8, 2013 4:00 p.m. EDT/3:00 p.m. CDT/1:00 p.m. PDT Asian American Justice Center, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, and National Asian American Survey…
Read MoreNew Staff Brief Bios
Please kindly give warm welcome to ASIA’s new staff- Name: Rui Zhang Job Title: Program, Communication and Policy Assistant Job Description: Policy/media communication: updates and activities on Facebook/Twitter; drafting press…
Read MorePRESS EVENT: Family Immigration and Impact on Cleveland's Asian Community
Currently there are considerable discussions at the federal level about immigration reform. One of the key areas of debate is family immigration (sponsorship of relatives to immigrate to the United…
Read More[APPEAL-API] CDC Continues National Tobacco Education Campaign with a Special Effort to Target Asian American Smokers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2013 For more information, please contact: Rod Lew (510) 318-7814; rodlew@appealforhealth.org CDC Continues National Tobacco Education Campaign with a Special Effort to Target Asian American Smokers Oakland, CA…
Read MoreYour story could help us reform immigration
Our immigration system is broken, and in the weeks ahead, pushing for reform will be one of our top priorities. For the past month, organizations across the country have been…
Read MoreAsian American Youth Take Part in Kick Butts Day in Ohio
Members of the Asian American Youth Council of Dayton participated in a visit organized by the American Lung Association in Ohio to the state capitol to educate legislators about the…
Read MoreThe Affordable Care Act Turns 3 Take Action
In just a few months, millions of Americans will be able to shop for and enroll in new health insurance options in the Health Insurance Marketplaces. The state Marketplaces will…
Read MoreAPIAHF Celebrates Health Reform’s Third Birthday; Issues Call to Action to Ensure Law Benefits Everyone
March 22, 2013 WASHINGTON—The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) kicked off a week of action to mark the ACA’s third anniversary on March 23, recognizing the significance…
Read MoreThe Lower 9: A Story of Home
The Lower 9: A story of Home is a documentary showcasing four determined Lower-Ninth-Ward residents who share their most intimate stories of home, as they resume their lives over seven…
Read MoreSIGN THE PETITION: SUPPORT FAMILY IMMIGRATION
A recent Washington Post published an article points to a devastating impact on the Asian American community our families. The Senate Gang of 8 (which is drafting the Senate immigration…
Read MoreCall-to-Action: Family-Sponsorship Visas at Risk in Senate Immigration Reform
The American dream was created on the idea that those seeking opportunity could come to the United States and build better lives for their families. The family unit is the…
Read MoreSenate group considers large reduction in family visas as part of immigration deal
By David Nakamura, Thursday, March 14, 1:09 PM Key senators are developing plans that would make it harder for U.S. citizens to get visas for their family members while easing the path for…
Read MoreTown Hall Forum on the Ohio Budget
One Ohio Now is hosting a Town Hall forum on the Ohio Budget on March 25 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Main Akron Library. There will be elected officials, policy experts,…
Read MoreThe Affordable Care Act Turns 3!
A Message from APIAHF: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum has just released The Affordable Care Act Turns 3: A Planning and Educational Toolkit for Asian American, Native Hawaiian,…
Read MoreUpcoming Events from AAJC
UPCOMING EVENTS On Thursday, March 14, 1:30pm EST, the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security will hold a hearing titled The Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law. Click…
Read MoreAPPEAL Video Contest Finally Launched!
APPEAL is excited to announce the official launch of its video contest, ““Health Starts…Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play.” The contest is targeted for youth to participate in and two…
Read More2013 Ohio Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council's Summit
April 19, 2013 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 4020 E. Fifth Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 Guest Speaker D.J. Ida, Ph.D. No Registration Fee Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by: Asian Services…
Read MoreWhat does going off the fiscal cliff mean for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their health?
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) presents the first in a webinar series focusing on the fiscal cliff and the implications that the combination of tax increases and…
Read MoreKundalini Women's Circle
Complimentary, Celebrating Bringing the Gift of Yourself and Your Soul Sisters! Tuesday, March 12th 7pm Hsin-ya’s House 8867 Blitzen Road North Canton, Ohio 44720 A message from Sat Nam: This…
Read MoreIndia International March 2013 Issue Now Available!
India International‘s March 2013 issue is on the stands! Click here to download the digital version. March Issue Highlights: Britain Refuses to Return the Kohinoor Four Indian films at Cleveland and…
Read MoreAmbassador of India Dinner Reception
with Honorable Mrs Nirupama Rao Ambassador of India to the United States Friday March 29th 2013 at 6pm at the Skyline Lake Room, Ariel international Center, 1163 East 40th Street, Cleveland ASIA’s board member, Radhika Reddy is…
Read MoreOhio Prophetic Voices Listening Tour
—————with Secretary of State Husted————— March 12, 2013 | 4:00pm St. Paul AME Church 1250 S. Hawkins Ave Akron, OH 44320 Join the Ohio Organizing Collaborative in a sustained dialogue about access to…
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