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CONTACT: Rui Zhang (330) 535-3263, rzhang@asiaohio.org Asian Services In Action, Organizations from Across the Country Urge Congress to Ensure Access to Health and Nutrition Assistance for Aspiring Citizens More than…
Read MoreAPIAHF Applauds Introduction of House Bill Restoring Health Care for COFA Migrants
March 6, 2013 WASHINGTONāThe Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) applauds Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (Hawaii) on her efforts to restoreĀ Medicaid coverage for Compact of Free Association (COFA) Migrants…
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion Advocacy Extravaganza
Join Medicaid expansion on Thursday, March 14 from 11:30 am to 1 pm for the Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Extravaganza. During this event, the Ohio Coalition for Healthy Communities will be…
Read MoreAPPEAL kicks-off 2013 video contest & activity challenge
A message from APPEAL (Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy & Leadership): APPEALĀ is excited to announce the launch of the newĀ videoĀ contest, “Health Startsā¦Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play.” For…
Read MoreGrant to Asian Services in Action Supports Early Learning Program for Refugee Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2013 DownloadĀ this release. For more information, contact: Michael Byun, Executive Director Ā (330) 535-3263 mbyun@asiaohio.org Grant to Asian Services in Action supports early learning program for…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Marketplace Overview
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Ā provides onlineĀ Health Insurance Marketplace introduction. Click here to view the PDF file. If you want to view itĀ in Korean (ķźµģ), please click here; If…
Read MoreThe University of Akron: Alumni and Friends Gala
May Chen, ASIA’s Co-founder and Executive Director Emeritus is awarded The University of Akron’s Alumni Honor. Please join this event to celebrate with her if you are interested. For more…
Read MoreReuniting Families: Family Immigration Stories
TELL YOUR STORY!Ā Has the family immigration system failed you? Has it helped reunite your family? Has a family member you sponsored contributed to your community? Tell your story!Ā Help…
Read MoreSponsorship for ADM Recovery Challenge
A letter fromĀ the Summit County ADM Support Committee: Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Are you up for the challenge? Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā …
Read MoreHomicide involving domestic violence in Twinsburg, Ohio
We would like to express our great condolences for the woman who died February 24 as a result of domestic violence in Twinsburg, Ohio. You can find more information about…
Read MoreAPAMSA Northeast Regional Conference
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Keynote: Priscilla Huang, JD Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum REGISTRATION NOW OPEN See ourĀ websiteĀ for more details! Please contact…
Read MorePlease Sign on to the Open Letter Addressed to the President and Congress
We are 175 short of a national goal of 500 immigrant and health organizations supporting this letter to the President and to members of Congress. We have only untilĀ this WednesdayĀ to…
Read MoreLots of opportunities: MIT Summer Research, Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship and CAPAL Internship Program
MIT Summer Research Experience The Department of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is presently seeking outstanding undergraduates to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program during…
Read MoreTell the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Provide Language Access
A message fromĀ Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum: This is a critical time for health reform implementation. In just 8 months, millions of Americans will become eligible to enroll…
Read MoreAmy Rohling McGee to Present on Medicaid Expansion in Ohio
TheĀ Northeast Ohio Medicaid Expansion Coalition, theĀ Akron Canton Medicaid Expansion Coalition, and the Mental Health Advocacy Coalition are excited to announce thatĀ Amy Rohling McGee, President of the Health Policy Institute of…
Read MoreInternet Casting Call for Japanese-American Internment Documentary
FLY ON THE WALL PRODUCTIONS is producing a documentary entitled, āFor the Sake of the Childrenā, a 20 minute film that looks at the impact that the WWII Japanese-American internment…
Read MoreIllinois Immigrant Integration Summit | February 9, 2013
Illinois Immigrant Integration Summit Malcolm X College – 1900 W. Van Buren 9:00am ā 1:00pm – Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 Join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights…
Read MoreSave the Date: NCAPA 2013 Policy Summit on May 7, 2013
Save the date for the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) 2013 Policy Summit on May 7, 2013 in Washington, D.C.Ā Click here to download a flyer. Register for…
Read MoreJustice Goodwin Liu to Speak at the City Club Cleveland on Friday, February 22, 2013
Goodwin Liu, Associate Justice Supreme Court of California Our Constitution is Colorblind: Reflections on the First Justice Harlan Friday, February 22, 2013 Reservations can be made by calling…
Read MoreLEAP Opportunities for College Students and Nonprofits
1. 2013 Leadership In Action Summer Internship Program Developing emerging young leaders Bridging self and community Taking learning beyond the classroom Approaching its 16th year, LEAP’s eight-week Leadership In Action…
Read MoreMedWorks Donates Medical Equipment to ASIA International Community Health Center
For Immediate Release January 31, 2013 Download this press release Contact: Sujata Burgess; sburgess@asiaohio.org; (330) 881-0330 x.208 Deborah Wang; dwang@asiaohio.org; (330) 645-5805 MedWorks Donates Medical Equipment to ASIA International Community…
Read MoreAsia Dream School (West CAM) Featured on Channel 3 News!
ASIA’s West CAM after-school program in Lakewood City Schools, also known as the Asia Dream School, was featured on Cleveland’s WKYC Channel 3 News on January 30, 2013! Channel 3…
Read MoreAAI Applauds Senate on Prioritizing Bipartisan Immigration Reform
January 28, 2013 CONTACT: Rekha Radhakrishnan 4753 N. Broadway St. Ste. 502 Chicago, IL 60640 P: (773) 271-0899 x215 E: rradhakrishnan@aaichicago.org Ā AAI Applauds Senate on Prioritizing Bipartisan Immigration Reform CHICAGO,…
Read MoreTell the Ohio Legislature to Support Early Voting
The Ohio Legislature is considering changes to Ohio’s election laws, and it’s possible that early voting hours may be shortened. Ā Boards of Elections and civic engagement organizations across Ohio saw…
Read MoreJob Opening: Ohio Voice State Director
Ohio Voice Ohio Voice State Director Job Description Mission Operating under the belief that socially responsible non-profit organizations have both the need and ability to deeply engage historically underrepresented communities…
Read MoreVAWA Reintroduced – Take Action Today by Contacting Your Senators!
Adapted from the January 24, 2013 announcement from the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women On Wednesday, January 23, 2013, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and…
Read MoreASIA Offers Free Mammogram Screenings & Clinical Breast Exams on February 9, 2013
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) will offer free mammogram screenings and clinical breast exams to the community on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at US Together in Cleveland Heights.Ā Click…
Read MorePHOTOS: Flu and HIV Clinics, Nov. 30, 2012 and Jan. 18, 2013
On November 30, 2012, ASIA offered flu shots and free HIV screenings in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in recognition of World AIDS Day.Ā We delivered 112…
Read MoreFree ESOL Classes 2013 Winter/Spring Schedule
ASIA continues to offerĀ free ESOL classes for the winter and spring of 2013 in partnership with Project Learn of Summit County.Ā Click here or below to view the 2013 Winter/Spring…
Read MoreJune and the Lins: A Long Journey
June and the Lins: A Long Journey June* has lived in Clevelandās AsiaTown for over 10 years.Ā She is one of hundreds in the city who must travel 8 hours…
Read MoreCONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE TO HOST "FOR THE PEOPLE" VOTER PROTECTION EVENT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO ON NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Media Advisory for Immediate Release September 24, 2012 CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE TO HOST “FOR THE PEOPLE” VOTER PROTECTION EVENT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO ON NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH ā…
Read MoreKwan Lion Dance to Perform at 'Faces of Chinatown' Opening
3631 Perkins Ave., Ste. 2A-W Cleveland, OH 44114 FOR RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 Download this release Are you going? Let us know on Facebook! For more information, contact: Luanne Bole-Becker…
Read MoreRegistration Open Now for Be the Change 2012!
Do you want to make an impact in your local community? Register for Be the Change 2012Ā and make a difference! Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated…
Read MoreToledo Courts Foreign Investors at September 24-26 Economic Forum
TOLEDO, Ohio – Investors from all over the world are coming to Toledo in September for an economic forum aimed at building relationships and attracting new investments. The forum, which…
Read MoreSouth Asian Vote!: Everything South Asians Need to Know About the Election
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) is launchingĀ South Asian Vote!, a national, non-partisan campaign that seeks to engage the most pivotal actors in Elections 2012: YOU. South Asian Vote!…
Read MoreWEBINAR: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
APPEAL 2012 Healthy Eating Active Living WEBINAR: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Ā Sept. 20, 2012, Thursday 5-6 pm Eastern; 4-5…
Read MoreHHS Listening Session: Providing Language Access to Those We Serve
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a listening session for Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. EST, on improving HHSā provision of effective…
Read MoreCDC Releases Groundbreaking Report on Asian, Pacific Islander Health
In August 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a groundbreaking report on the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities.…
Read MoreASIA's HAPI Fresh Program Featured on WKSU's Quick Bites
ASIA’s Healthy Asian Pacific Islander (HAPI) Fresh Program, which provides farm training to enhance job opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Cuyahoga County, was featured on the radio this morning…
Read MoreTown Hall on the National Debt: Challenges and Solutions
Preserving the American Dream: Fiscal Solutions for Our Future Saturday, September 15th 9:30 AM-1:30 PM (Refreshments provided) Strongsville Area Click here for an overview of the town hall Click here…
Read MoreAPAICS Regional Leadership Academy
APAICS Regional Leadership Academy in Tacoma, WA September 22, 2012 In collaboration with the Asia Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) of WA Sponsored by: National Association of Realtors Washington REALTORS Service…
Read MoreNational Conference on Using Data to Promote Health Equity and Address Disparities
Using Data to Address Health Disparities Conference November 13-14, 2012 The National Conference on Using Data to Promote Health Equity and Address Disparities is open for pre-registration.Ā Community organizations can…
Read MoreOhio Nonprofit Voter Engagement Training: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati
Ohio Nonprofit Voter Engagement Training Join us for a free nonprofit, nonpartisan voter engagement training! Mobilize and motivate your clients, staff, board and volunteers to VOTE! ATTEND a free OhioVOTES…
Read MoreAPIAVote Kick-off Reception at the Democratic National Convention
APIAVote Reception & Briefing at the Democratic National Convention Our Dreams Our Votes Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Political Leadership APIAVote will host aĀ Kick-off Reception at the Democratic National…
Read MoreLegal Aidās 2012 Annual Luncheon & Report to the Community
Legal Aidās 2012 Annual Luncheon & Report to the Community Includes Special Guests & Premiere of Legal Aid Video All proceeds from this luncheon go toward providing access to justice…
Read MoreHAPI Fresh Vegetables Available for Order in Akron
Place your order for unique produce from ASIA’s HAPI Fresh agricultural program by tomorrow Thursday, August 30.Ā Pick them up at ASIA’s Akron office (map) between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00…
Read MoreMotivAsians Effective Public Speaking Series
MotivAsians for Cleveland is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012-2013 professional development series, CommunicAsians. This interactive series will focus on effective public speaking and allow our members an…
Read MoreAugust 28: Obama Administration Roundtable in Dayton
Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community-based organizations in the Dayton, OH area are invited to join Farooq Mitha, Obama Administration leader from the Department of Defense’s Office of Small…
Read MoreINAUGURAL GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 8 AT LOCK 3
Contact: Michael G. Gaffney, APR Vice President ā Marketing & Communications United Way of Summit County (330) 643-5532 ā Office (330) 701-8080 ā Cell Phone Date: August 22, 2012 FOR…
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