Announcements

Leadership training on Community Advocacy, Cancer and Health Nov. 17-19

This week is your last chance to register for ASIA’s Community Advocacy Training on Cancer and Health (CATCH) leadership training.  This free training begins November 17.  Click here to register…

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ASIA now offers Free Naturalization Legal Services

Are you looking to consult with an immigration lawyer for your citizenship case?  ASIA is now offering naturalization legal services free of charge. Contact Eunice Park, JD (216-881-0330 or park@asiaohio.org)

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ASIA's 15th Anniversary Gala a resounding success

ASIA’s 15th Anniversary Gala & Auction Benefit,  held November 4, 2011 at Corporate College in Cleveland was a resounding success. Please visit our Event Page to view photos, sponsors, donors,…

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Youth Activisim Fellowship for tobacco control announced for 2012-2013

The Legacy Youth Activism Fellowship is an 18-month national leadership development program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. The fellowship combines leadership training, mentorship, technical assistance…

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Scholarships available from Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund has just announced its scholarship opportunities for 2012-2013.  Scholarships are available for high school seniors entering college in 2012 and current college…

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Know your voting rights and learn more about Issue 2 and Issue 3

Do you know your voting rights?  Before you go to the polls November 8, please read these important rights that protect you and allow your voice to be heard. YOU…

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Flu shot clinic at ASIA's Akron office, Nov 14

Summit County Public Health will be offering a flu shot clinic at ASIA’s Akron office on Monday, November 14 from 1-3pm. 730 Carroll Street in Akron The cost for the…

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Asha Cleveland's "Notes of Hope" concert Saturday Oct 29

The Cleveland chapter of Asha for Education would like to extend to you a warm invitation to their Annual Charity Concert, ‘Notes of Hope’, featuring flute maestro and Padma Vibhushan…

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ASIA's fall newsletter just released

ASIA is pleased to share their fall newsletter, now available online.  This edition features a conversation with May Chen, former Executive Director and one of ASIA’s founders.  Ms. Chen shares…

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Guide to drafting effective public policy now available

What makes public policy effective?  Learn more about drafting effective public policy in this presentation created by the Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell College of Law, the American…

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ASIA's clothing/food drive helps 92 families, distributes 3681 lbs of food

ASIA’s annual clothing and food drive was a huge success reaching those in our community with the greatest needs.  The items distributed on October 14 helped 92 families in Northeast…

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Translated list of greetings in over 100 languages

How do you greet a friend in Samoan, Turkish, or Swahili?  A translated list of greetings in over 100 languages is now available.  Courtesy of  Lowell J. Moss, the list…

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India International October edition now available

India International’s October issue includes How Big is the Indian Population in Northeast Ohio?, community news, humor, immigration, and upcoming events. Download the issue.

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FICA celebrates Diwali, Festival of Lights October 21

Please join the Federation of Indian Community Associations in a celebration of Diwali, the start of the Hindu New Year.  Information and registration is below:

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Dinner and Discussion on the Affordable Care Act, Oct. 21

Registration is now open for this free event sponsored by the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition. Come and meet Daphne Kwok, Chair of the President’s Advisory Committee on AAPIs. To…

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Nominate an Asian Woman Leader, deadline Oct. 7

Angry Asian Man, Hyphen Magazine, and NAPAWF present The 15 APA Women Leader Spotlights CONCEPT The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is celebrating 15 years of progressive activism, sisterhood,…

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Cuyahoga County community survey opportunity

Health Improvement Partnership – Cuyahoga (HIP-Cuyahoga) would like to hear from you! HIP- Cuyahoga is a group of organizations working together to develop a plan for improving the health and…

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Knight Foundation community breakfast for sustainability Oct. 13

The Knight Foundation welcomes entrepreneurs and the community to join us for a presentation and dialogue with Michael Dungan, interim executive director of Entrepreneurs For Sustainability, recipient of a $60,000…

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ASIA awarded $59K from Summity County DJFS

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award of $59,530 from the Summit Count Department of Jobs and Family Services.  This funding supports ASIA’s ESOL programming, job skills training, and…

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Workshop for foreign healthcare workers begins Oct. 22

Were you trained as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, therapist, social worker or in another healthcare profession before you came to the U.S.? Do you want to go back to your…

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Dr. Mieko Smith to present at UA's China Week

  Dr. Mieko Smith, professor of social work at the University of Akron and partner of ASIA, will present at UA’s China Week 2011.  Dr. Smith’s presentation “Health Challenges for…

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ASIA, Inc. awarded 2-year grant from USCIS

Asian Services In Action is pleased to announce a two-year grant award of $199,852 from USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services).  This generous funding will enable ASIA to offer…

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Register to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8! (multiple languages)

The 2011 general elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8th. Are you and your community registered to vote?  Remember, the deadline for voter registration is Tuesday, October 11th! Register…

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Online training for immigrant and refugee job seekers

Upwardly Global is offering an exciting FREE online workshop, Introduction to Professional Job Interviews for Skilled Immigrants Register today! The hour long workshop will be led by Upwardly Global’s training…

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Translated housing and credit resources available

National CAPACD and Freddie Mac have prepared new translated materials for Credit Smart Asian Americans.  Check out our Resources section to learn more about the importance of good credit and…

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Walk and Wag event Oct. 1 for domestic violence awareness.

For many years, the legal community, law enforcement, doctors and the media continue to ask, “why don’t victims just leave their abusers?” The answer is not as simple as you…

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Free flu shots to those who qualify Oct. 22

ASIA and the Cleveland Department of Public Health are pleased to offer free flu shots to those who qualify on October 22.  See below for insurance that is accepted.

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New info on Ohio's health insurance exchange

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new policy brief on the Federal rules for establishing health insurance exchanges. Read the policy brief here. Want to learn more…

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Translated materials on the rights of older adults now available

Translated materials are now available, explaining the rights of older adults who receive home health care or assistance from a home health aide.  Please see the flyers below for more…

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Tickets on sale for ASIA's 15th Anniversary Gala Nov. 4

Tickets are now on sale for our 15th Anniversary Gala event:

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Islamic Day in Ohio celebration Oct. 8

The Islamic Society of Akron and Kent invite you to this special event:

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Rainey Institute offers daily music instruction, scholarships

The Rainey Institute’s El Sistema program is now enrolling children grades 1-4 for after school orchestral music lessons. Children will eat a snack and be helped with homework first, and…

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USCIS: Don't Be Fooled by Copycat Immigration-Help Sites

The Beacon, official blog of USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), has a new post warning against private websites offering immigration services for a fee.  These websites often look very…

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SAVE THE DATE: ASIA gala auction and benefit Nov. 4

Mark your calendars for ASIA’s 15th Anniversary Gala & Auction Benefit, Friday November 4th. More information to follow: Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting Level SUMMA Health System Partner Level…

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ASIA's Executive Director to speak at Center for American Progress

ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun will be a featured panelist at the Center for American Progress’s upcoming event, Stronger Together, in Washington, DC on September 20.  Mr. Byun joins panelists…

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Advocacy and Health training announced

The Community Advocacy and Training on Cancer and Health (CATCH) leadership training is now accepting registration.  Click here to register: http://bit.ly/CATCH-OH-Registration    

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Traffic Safety translated materials released

ASIA is pleased to announce that translated materials are available for traffic safety and child passenger safety.  Important tools and tips have been translated in Burmese, Chinese, Mon, and Nepali…

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ASIA's Advocacy Toolkit now available on website under "Resources" tab

For Immediate Release September 12, 2011 Press contact: Robin Nau (440) 554-6253; robin@asiaohio.org ASIA launches Advocacy Toolkit to promote civic engagement AKRON – Asian Services In Action has now made…

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New translated resources available for Loan Modification Scams

Did you borrow a significant amount of money? Are you having troubles trying to pay the money back, including your mortgage payments? You may be a target of Loan Modification…

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Naturalization resources from USCIS

USCIS has resources available for individuals deciding to become US citizens.  Their new blog, The Beacon, will help you prepare for the Naturalization Test. Check out the blog here. For…

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ASIA shows gratitude to Deaconess Community Foundation

ASIA staff and farmers from our HAPI organic farm program showed their gratitude to the Deaconess Community Foundation with a gift of fresh vegetables and herbs from the farm.  The…

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ASIA in need of gently used clothing for winter

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Resume workshop for foreign health care workers Sept. 12

Dear Health Care Job Seekers, Do you have questions related to how best to represent your foreign health care experience in a U.S. resume? Are you interested in learning how…

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Culture of Youth Work conference Sept 13 and 20

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Management and MYCOM present “Culture of YOUth Work” a conference to understand the impact of culture on youth programming. Registration is $20.00 and scholarships are…

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New resources on Ohio's Health Insurance Exchange

Check out our new page devoted to information on Ohio’s upcoming Health Insurance Exchange program.  Click on Resources at the top of the page, Health Care/Health Policy, and select Health…

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Chinese Women's Association potluck Sept. 11

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Clean Air Promise Campaign Initiative in Summit County

Clean Air Promise, a national campaign to protect the health of children and families against dangerous air pollution, is reaching Summit County to further their efforts in advocating for cleaner,…

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Car seat safety check in Akron Sept. 17

ASIA will be hosting a car seat safety check on Saturday September 17 from 10am-2pm.  The event will be held in the parking lot of ASIA’s Akron office (730 Carroll…

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Verizon Foundation supports ASIA's domestic violence program

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award from the Verizon Foundation to support the Northeast Ohio Asian Women’s Leadership Initiative (NALI).  NALI provides culturally and linguistically relevant services to…

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Limited English Proficiency: New resources available

ASIA has just added a new resource to its website! Under the “Interpreting and Translation” tab, there will now be a section dedicated to Limited English Profiency (LEP) resources. On ASIA’s…

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