Position Available: Manager of Cultural Outreach
For interested candidates, please send resume and cover letter to Mao Vue (mvue@asiaohio.org). No calls please. Position Available: Manager, Cultural Outreach Location: Akron, Ohio Pay Rate: Based on qualifications (.75-1.0…
Read MoreAffordable Care Act Limited-English Outreach and Support for Asian Community in Ohio
For Immediate Release October 1, 2013 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org |330-535-3263 x224 Affordable Care Act Limited-English Outreach and Support for Asian Community in Ohio…
Read MoreWhite House Initiative on AAPIs Spring Internship – Application Deadline Oct 15
A message from the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs): The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) is currently seeking spring interns.…
Read MoreChinese Public Engagement: Jiao Liu event on September 26
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) hosted a viewing party for USCIS Chinese Public Engagement: Jiao Liu event on September 26, 2013, where more than twenty Chinese-speaking community members were…
Read MoreAfterschool program serving newcomer families’ children receives generous GAR Foundation support
For Immediate Release September 16, 2013 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org |330-535-3263 x224 Afterschool program serving newcomer families’ children receives generous GAR Foundation support Akron,…
Read MoreShare Your Family Immigration Story
SHARE YOUR FAMILY IMMIGRATION STORY Are you the parent of a child who “aged out” of the immigration system? Do you know a family experiencing this hardship? …
Read MoreAdditional Immigrants May Now Qualify for In-state Tuition in Ohio
Recently the Ohio Board of Regents made an important change regarding which immigrants may qualify as Ohio residents for purposes of in-state tuition. The Board expanded the list, which already …
Read MoreThis Sunday…Celebrating Women's Power & Presence
Come join a coalition of diverse Clevelanders to raise consciousness to eliminate Violence again Women. Sunday, September 22, 2013 @The Old Stone Church, 91 Public Square (Downtown) and a Ceremonial…
Read MoreThe Second Annual Music & Medicine Conference
Join Asian American Community Alliance’s Second Annual Music & Medicine Conference! Time: October 4, 2013 8:00 am-3:30 pm Location: Crossroads Community Church 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati OH 45209…
Read MoreChinese Public Engagement- 入籍程序:如何成為美國公民
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a free Chinese-language engagement on the naturalization process. USCIS representatives will be available to answer your questions in Chinese…
Read MoreTwo New Positions for Self-Sufficiency Department Available
Position Available: Program Coordinator – Job Development (Self-Sufficiency Department) Location: Cleveland Pay Rate: BOE (.50-1.0 FTE) Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is a growing non-profit multi-service agency with two…
Read MoreThe YouToons Get Ready for Obamacare
Are you ready for #Obamacare? Join the YouToons as they walk through the basic changes in the way Americans will get health coverage and what it will cost starting in…
Read MoreNueva Luz Urban Resource Center (NLURC)'s Annual fundraising Event
An invitation from NLURC: Food | Live Music | Dancing | Silent Auction | Raffles Join us for a masquerade ball full of food, music, and dancing as we celebrate…
Read MoreAffordable Care Act: Creating Health Access for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
By Howard K. Koh, M.D., MPH Assistant Secretary for Health Every one of us knows someone- a friend, a relative, or maybe a patient- who couldn’t receive the care they…
Read MorePosition Available: Finance and Program Assistant
Position Available: Finance and Program Assistant Location: Akron Pay Rate: Based on experience (1.0 FTE) with full benefits If you are interested, please send your resume with a cover letter…
Read MorePosition Available: Program Assistant- READY Program
Position Available: Program Assistant, READY Program Location: Akron, Ohio Pay Rate: negotiable (based on qualifications) – this is a part time position If you are interested, please email…
Read MoreLearn about the Health Insurance Marketplace in Korean
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) invites you to join our Google Hangout in Korean on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 3:00 pm ET. Nearly…
Read MoreProtecting Our Children
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Citizens Legal Academy is hosting a panel discussion on safeguarding children, how the City of Cleveland responds to child crimes and resources to protect loved ones.…
Read MoreUSCIS Stakeholder Message: Recent Telephone Scams
In recent weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) learned of a new telephone scam targeting USCIS applicants and petitioners. Scammers are using a technique called “Caller ID spoofing” to…
Read MoreCenters for Disease Control (CDC) Campaign Recruitment
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recruiting ex-smokers of Asian heritage to appear in an ad campaign about the health effects of cigarette smoking. Please see the flyer for more…
Read MoreOhio Association of Foodbanks and Consortium Organizations received funds by HHS
HHS announced the Ohio Association of Foodbanks and its consortium of social service agencies will receive $1.9 million in federal funds to provide in-person assistance to consumers in Ohio. Asian…
Read MoreSexual Assualt PSA on Erie Chinese Journal
ASIA’s Sexual Assault PSA on Erie Chinese Journal: more than 8,000 copies have been distributed to areas include the greater Cleveland area, Columbus, Pittsburgh, places in Kentucky and New York.…
Read MoreFree Heart & Vascular Screenings
Akron General Heart & Vascular Center is offering free heart & vascular screenings on September 21, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. <Download the flyer here>
Read MoreNEW REPORT ON 2012 ELECTION FINDS LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE A KEY ISSUE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS
A message from Asian American Justice Center (AAJC): NEW REPORT ON 2012 ELECTION FINDS LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE A KEY ISSUE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS Asian Americans Advancing Justice has released a…
Read More[August 31] Grace Park Community Picnic
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Read MoreHAPI Fresh Newsletter (August 2013)
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Read MoreNeighborFood Akron Community Garden Tour & Healthy Potluck
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Read MorePOLICE BRUTALITY- AGAIN! Victim of the System, Tongan Man Dies In Arizona
For Immediate Release August 7, 2013 Please Contact: O. Fahina Tavake-Pasi, National Tongan American Society | Phone: 801. 467. 8712 Cell: 801. 915. 4475 Fax: 801. 487. 2656 …
Read MoreKaren Jiobu of the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition Receives National Hepatitis B Champion Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: August 6, 2013 Stacy LavillaDirector of Communications, AAPCHO(510) 272-9536 x110slavilla@aapcho.org Washington, D.C., August 6, 2013 – Karen Jiobu of the Ohio Asian American…
Read MorePlease Sign On: Physicians Fighting for a Future With Optimal Health for All
A message from National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians: Being a physician in America carries both privilege and responsibility. It is our privilege to care for patients, their families and…
Read MoreIt Would Create a Healthier Mouth for Everyone
A Message from UHCAN Ohio. UHCAN Ohio and Dental Access Now! released the second video in their campaign highlighting Ohioans from across the state and their struggles to obtain dental…
Read MoreSign on to support immigrant women – DEADLINE THURSDAY, JULY 25TH
A message from We Belong Together, the Women’s Refugee Commission, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC: The time is now! We need the House of Representatives to move forward with an immigration…
Read MoreYou Are Invited: to ICEP’s last day celebration
International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) End of Summer Program Party July 25,2013 Findley CLC 65 W. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron 44310 Lunch 12:00 noon The last day for the ICEP summer…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: 2013 Gala and Fundraiser, November 15, 2013
We are waiting for the graphic design. But we can’t wait to share with you… Please SAVE THE DATE: November 15, 2013 at Ariel International Center. Join our 2013 Gala…
Read MoreCancer Prevention Workshop August 10, 2013
“Staying Healthy: Reducing the risk of cancers” This is a free educational workshop on preventable cancers. Learn some of the top cancers that can be preventable in your community and…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: Global Village Festival of Greater Akron
SAVE THE DATE: September 14th, 1 pm-8 pm. Location: Lock 3, Downtown Akron. Join the Second Global Village Festival of Greater Akron and enjoy a celebration of International and ethnic…
Read MoreFree Legal Advice! August 13, 2013
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland in partnership with ASIA will hold a FREE naturalization clinic: Come to this clinic if you are an LPR seeking information and help with…
Read MoreThis week is Million Hearts Campaign Pledge week (July 15-19)
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. The…
Read MoreGrant for Newcomer Family Support Center from Higley Fund of Cleveland Foundation
For Immediate Release July 3, 2013 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 DOWNLOAD HERE. Grant for Newcomer Family Support Center from Higley…
Read MoreThe McGregor Foundation and the Bruening Foundation Support Asian Services In Action’s Senior Success
For Immediate Release July 1, 2013 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 DOWNLOAD HERE. The McGregor Foundation and the Bruening Foundation Support…
Read More[PRESS RELEASE] The Ohio State Bar Foundation Continues Support for ASIA’s Community Legal Education Project II
For Immediate Release June 25, 2013 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 DOWNLOAD HERE. The Ohio State Bar Foundation Continues Support for…
Read MoreProject Learn, in partnership with ASIA, Inc., announces ESOL Classes Summer Schedule 2013
Where will it be? Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) 730 Carroll St, Akron, OH 44304 When will it be? See schedule below. Requirements: All students must attend ESOL…
Read MoreLimited English Proficiency (LEP) Resources and Tools
This section includes documents pertaining to persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This means persons who are unable to communicate effectively in English because their primary language is not English…
Read More[Press Release] ASIA-ICHC Receives Support from the Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation
For Immediate Release June 24, 2013 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 DOWNLOAD HERE. ASIA-ICHC Receives Support from the Elisabeth Severance Prentiss…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Asian American and Pacific Islander Poverty Grows in Wake of Recession
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2013 Contact: Kevin Sanada (202) 223-2442 kevin@nationalcapacd.org NEW YORK, NY – The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) unveiled findings from…
Read MoreGrant to Lucky Seniors on Nutritional and Environmental Awareness Education
For Immediate Release June 19, 2013 Please contact: Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 Download this press release. Grant to Lucky Seniors…
Read MoreAsian Smokers' Quitline!
The Asian Smokers’ Quitline offers free nationwide telephone assistance to Asian-language speakers who want to quit smoking. For Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), call 1-800-838-8917. For Korean, call 1-800-556-5564. For Vietnamese, call 1-800-778-8440. To…
Read MoreGlobal Cleveland Congressional Roundtable Discussion with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur
A message from Global Cleveland: On Wednesday, May 29, Global Cleveland hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur on the topic of comprehensive immigration reform. Business, legal, and…
Read MoreAsian American Voters Continue Decade-Long Trend, Add 500,000 New Voters
June 7, 2013 WASHINGTON—Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), and National Asian American Survey (NAAS) today issued the following statement on the release of…
Read MoreAriel International Arts Academy 2013 Summer Camp!
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