After a successful six weeks, ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) finished their summer program with a wonderful End-of-the-Program Party. On Thursday, August 4th, ICEP students, staff, volunteers, parents, and…

New Immigration Policy Clarifications and Updates Allow for Economic Growth Margaret W. Wong, Esq. Margaret W. Wong & Associates, Co., LPA August 3, 2011 In light of the recent debt…

The Federation of India Community Associations has published their August 2011 newsletter, The Lotus.  Download the newsletter here.  

Samuel Adams in partnership with ACCION USA is introducing the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream project to small business owners in Ohio.  The project will bring critical capital and…

Summer is well underway and ASIA’s community garden is up and running. Despite the high temperatures, three dedicated volunteers from John Carroll University are working hard to promote and maintain…

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes immigrants in the video posted below.  He sees this as both an expression of the city’s values and economic development.  Calling immigrants the “lifeblood” and…

University Park will again be hosting their annual University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest. The festival will take place at the historic Grace Park (located on the corner of…

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award from the United Way of Summit County. United Way is generously supporting ASIA’s Project READY, a school readiness program for refugee children…

Starting this weekend, ASIA’s Healthy Asian Pacific Islander (HAPI) Farmer’s Market will be joining Cleveland Downtown Farmer’s Market and Howe’s Meadow Market to sell their own locally grown and fresh produce.…

ASIA is pleased to recognize the KeyBank Asian Resource Group for their support of ASIA’s work in the community.  KeyBank volunteers participated in Neighbors Make the Difference on May 24,…

Mark your calenders: on Sunday, August 14th, the Federation of Indian Community Association (FICA) will be celebrating India’s independence with a day full of fun-filled events in Solon. At 8…

The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is now accepting grant proposals for Minority Health Month 2012.  Created in Ohio in 1989, Minority Health Month has been replicated as a national…

Massachusetts Asians and Pacific Islanders for Health (MAP) are currently seeking a new Executive Director.  Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and salary history to mapedrecruit@gmail.com. Click here to…

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is hosting a community workshop sponsored in partnership with the University of Akron on Tuesday, August 23 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. …

Please join the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for these upcoming free webinars: 1. Tuesday, July 26, 2011: Muslim, Faith-Based and Community Outreach with the U.S.…

FICA will be offering a seminar for those interested in learning about foreign bank accounts and reporting requirements.

The Family Medicine Research Division at the Case Western School of Medicine is seeking Asian American participants for a study on culture and healthcare. The focus group will be held…

The Housing Research & Advocacy Center is currently recruiting people to help with a long-term research project. The research project is social justice oriented in nature and pays a stipend…

Join APPEAL for a free webinar, July 21 at 4pm (EDT) to learn more about building communities around healthy, responsible food. The 60-minute webinar explores strategies of building community though…

Yurie So is currently attending The Ohio State University and will be entering her second year this fall. She is double majoring in International Studies and Public Affairs, with a…

企城中華會館 夏日郊遊通吿 企城中華會館 夏日郊遊通吿 Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association 中華會館自成立以來都本着為僑胞服務,團結各界華人,發揚中華文化,保障海外華人民權利益為宗旨。 企城中華會館為了本埠華裔僑胞能有聯誼機會, 謹訂於2011年7月31日(星期日) 在本市湖邊公園(Edge Water Park Upper Pavilion) 舉行本年度夏日郊遊野餐會, 時間由上午十一時至下午三時。餐券將在現場發售, 收費如下: 成人每位 $6 家中成員 17 歲或 以下每位 $4 長者65 歲及以上 免費 成人餐劵收費中包括會員年費。每張餐券持有人將可取食物盒、水果、汽水或飲料各一份。…

The following article printed in USA Today highlights changes in the Federal Housing Administration that help make it easier for unemployed homeowners to keep their homes and avoid foreclosure. Click…

New resources are now available on our website to help Ohioans better understand the impact of Health Care Reform.  Resources are provided by the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum…

Just Announced! Healthy People 2020 Community Innovations Project: Request for Proposals (RFP) Do you have an innovative plan to use Healthy People 2020 to improve the health of your community?…

The Asian Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence has just released new resources for Muslim communities.  Learn more about how domestic violence impacts Muslim communities and what tools are available…

                ASIA’s Sujata Burgess, Manager of Community Health Promotions and Executive Director, Michael Byun are pictured with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.  They are…

Check out our new translated materials for Hepatitis B.  Learn about Hepatitis B, the vaccine, who should get vaccinated, and more.  Materials are provided by the Immunization Action Coalition. See…

New resources are now available from USCIS.  Check out their new Citizenship Resource Center to find the tools you need.

The Worldwide Intercultural Network of Cleveland invites you to an International Art Show and Bazaar this Friday, June 17 at Cleveland City Hall.  Doors open at 5:30 and ends at…

The Chinese Association of Greater Toledo (CAGT) is offering affordable Tai Chi classes this summer When: Every Sunday, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Starting June 12 to September 4, except holiday…

Do you know a student who wants to attend college but cannot receive financial aid due to immigration status?  The DREAM scholarship fund was established to help these students and is operated…

Download the spring issue of ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Project’s newsletter.  Learn more about what our young learners have been doing in the Akron community. Download the newsletter here.

ASIA is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for medical students through the Korean American Medical Association (KAMA). KAMA has provided annual scholarships to qualified medical students since its inception…

ASIA is pleased to announce that three of our volunteer youth working at the ICEP program were honored at the 21st Annual Global Youth Service Day recognition program hosted by…

ASIA is proud to have partnered with Key Bank for their 21st Neighbors Make the Difference Day.  Key Bank volunteers joined ASIA staff in preparing the E. 54th Street Community…

Have you registered yet for Ohio Asian American/Pacific Islander Legislative Day? Click here for online registration. Who: Ohio Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders What: 2nd Annual Legislative Day When: Tuesday,…

Are you or someone you know wondering what is required to become a US citizen? Are you considering naturalization? If you are, you should know that USCIS has a wealth…

Join us on Thursday, May 26 for a free celebration of Asian culture and heritage.

Follow the press conference live at 1:oo pm EST to learn more about HIV and Asian & Pacific Islander women.  

May is National Mental Health Month and ASIA is pleased to help raise awareness about mental illness in partnership with the Mental Health Advocacy Coalition. Mental illnesses are treatable but…

Building Hope in the City‘s CitySERVE volunteers joined with ASIA staff to finish construction of ASIA’s community garden last Saturday, May 7th.  Eight volunteers gathered at the community garden site…

The Federation of India Community Associations has published their May 2011 newsletter, The Lotus.  Download the newsletter here.