ASIA Newsletter

A glimpse into Burmese culture

Thin Y. as a child wearing traditional Burmese attire My earliest memories have always been about community. Whether it was a group of refugees gathered around to share a meal…

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A glimpse into Thai culture

Lin at a temple in Chiang Mai Family is integral to Thai culture. Many of people live in the same house with parents until they get married, and then they…

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A glimpse into Kirat Culture

Limbu cultural celebration in Akron, Ohio. The woven patterns on the women’s clothes are examples of dhaka, a traditional weaving technique specific to Limbu culture. The Kirat people are an…

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Anisha’s Story

My name is Anisha, and I am currently a bilingual community outreach worker in ASIA’s Communications and Civic Engagement (CCE) department. I am also a former student of ASIA’s International…

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Finding peace in a paintbrush

Aurimar and her family share paint palettes at the first Relax and Renew session. “Art is to console those who are broken by life.” – Vincent Van Gogh On a Wednesday…

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No man is an island

Bhutanese-Nepali community members participate in art therapy before the group discussion in December 2024 The saying goes, “No man is an island.” As communal beings, humans rely and thrive on…

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A glimpse into Ka’Ren cultural holidays

In early August, the Ka’Ren community of Akron and Cleveland celebrated National Ka’Ren Martyr’s Day together at Patterson Ballpark in Akron. The sunny day was full of lively celebration with…

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Our biggest HAPI turnout yet!

Despite the turbulent rainstorms and high temperatures, ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Farmer’s Market hit record attendance this summer.   Hundreds of community members visit us each Wednesday to shop for homegrown and…

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A Precious Inheritance

Della tenderly turned the plastic pages of her photo album, which are laden with photos upon photos of her life. They ranged from formal, black and white photos of a…

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Stop and Smell the Roses

On a sunny day in April, at a pleasant 68 degrees Fahrenheit, two Cleveland Metroparks vans filled with ASIA’s Community Adult Mentorship (CAM) students pulled into the parking lot of…

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Chan’s Story

Chan was twenty-seven when she arrived in the US after the military coup in Myanmar. She was so stressed about her parents’ health problems and her future that she had…

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To Literacy and Beyond

The men in the newly arrived Afghan community had a resounding request in September, three months after ASIA’s Women and Literacy classes began: they wanted ASIA to host a men’s…

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ASIA, Inc. Publishes Summer 2019 Sustainability Services Department Quarterly Newsletter

Asian Services In Action (ASIA), Inc. today published its Sustainability Services Department Summer 2019 Newsletter. The full newsletter is now available online here. The quarterly newsletter is filled with stories that…

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Announcing A New Leader For Asian Services In Action

Elaine Tso will lead the largest human service agency serving the AAPI community of Northeast Ohio Media Contact: Scott Piepho SPiepho@asiaohio.org 330-962-4978 (c) 234-312-3607 Ext. 5328 (w) Akron, OH –…

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ASIA, Inc. Publishes Spring 2019 Sustainability Services Department Quarterly Newsletter

Asian Services In Action (ASIA), Inc. today published its Sustainability Services Department Spring 2019 Newsletter. The full newsletter is now available online here. The quarterly newsletter is filled with stories that…

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ASIA, Inc. Receives ‘The Cocoon’ Mission Asset Fund Award

   Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is proud to receive ‘The Cocoon,’ an award from the Mission Asset Fund Award recognizing ASIA, Inc.’s credit-building program, Lending Circle. Thet…

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ASIA, Inc. Announces Date of 4th Annual Spring Speaker Series

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced today that its 4th Annual Spring Speaker Series event will be held on May 24, 2019, from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m…

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ASIA, Inc. Releases Latest Edition of Newsletter

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, ASIA releases a new edition of it’s newsletter. This week, ready about ASIA’s achievements in 2016, their selection as a Seeding Change…

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ASIA Announces 20th Gala & Fundraiser And More In July Newsletter

The July newsletter highlights ASIA’s 20th Gala & Fundraiser celebrating a “Legacy of Service”, the Bhutanese Lucky Seniors program and RAISE Summit 2016. Want to learn more? Join our newsletter…

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ASIA's Second Edition Of The May Newsletter Is Out

ASIA publish second edition of the May newsletter. The newsletter highlights ICHC accepting new patients, APA Y-Advocate Youth Conference and job openings at ASIA. Want to see more? Join our…

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ASIA Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month And More In May Newsletter

The May edition of ASIA’s Newsletter is out. The newsletter highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, AAPI Data Disaggregation Initiative and job openings at ASIA. Want to see more? Join our newsletter listserve so you…

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ASIA's Newsletter – A Biweekly Routine April 2016 1/2

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ASIA Discusses Minority Health Month And More In March Newsletter

The March edition of ASIA’s Newsletter is out. The newsletter highlights ASIA’s Medical Interpreting Program (MIP), RAISE involvement with Minority Health Month, and the Spring Friendraiser. Want to see more?…

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