Asian Services in Action (ASIA) Endorses the Introduction of the New Deal for New Americans Act
March 23, Akron, OH– Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is proud to announce and support the reintroduction of the New Deal for New Americans Act (H.R. 1643), a comprehensive piece…
Read MoreAsian Services in Action Strongly Opposes Fee Increases to Citizenship and Other Immigration Applications
Asian Services in Action (ASIA) urges the Biden administration to reject the increase of USCIS fees as suggested in its Proposed Regulation Akron, OH, March 8, 2023- On January 4,…
Read MoreASIA to host second Mayoral Candidates Forum to engage Akron’s multicultural voters
AKRON, OH, February 24, 2023– ASIA is hosting their second Mayoral Candidates Forum for Akron’s candidates running for mayor in 2023, in partnership with Urban Vision. The second Akron Mayoral…
Read MoreASIA gives special recognition to PNC Bank for $5,000 sponsorship to programs and services
Akron, OH, 8 February 2023 – Asian Services in Action (ASIA), a community based non-profit organization serving Asian, new immigrant, and refugee communities in Ohio, gave PNC Bank the naming…
Read MoreAsian Services in Action Honors Key Community Partners at Gala
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Asian Services in Action (ASIA) celebrated their 25th + 1 anniversary on Friday, October 14th in the return of their annual gala by recognizing key community…
Read MoreASIA receives $110,000 multi-year grant from GAR Foundation to support essential social services
Akron, OH, September 22, 2022 – In August, GAR Foundation awarded Asian Services in Action (ASIA)’s a multi-year grant for operational support, which will total $110,000 to fund their Social…
Read MoreASIA organizes Advocacy Day in Columbus, OH to support an Office of Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs
Akron, OH, April 4, 2022 – Asian Services in Action (ASIA), a community based non-profit organization serving Asian, new immigrant, and refugee communities in Ohio, will be hosting an advocacy event at the…
Read MoreASIA Receives $224,000 Grant Award from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity
Akron, OH, Feb 2, 2022— Asian Services In Action (ASIA) today announced it is among 49 awardees that received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity, which mobilizes…
Read MoreStatement from Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) on the coronavirus
For Immediate Release February 5, 2020 Statement from Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) on the coronavirus AKRON – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA), which serves the immigrant and…
Read MoreThe Medical Interpreter Program will start on April 4, 2020
Pictured: BBiH MIP participants during the 2019 Fall Session The Spring Session of the Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare Medical Interpreting Program (BBiH MIP) will start on Saturday, April 4, 2020. This…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Applauds Governor Mike DeWine's Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
AKRON, Ohio — Asian Services In Action, Inc. applauds Governor Mike DeWine’s statement on Ohio’s continued acceptance and resettlement of refugees. On December 24, DeWine wrote to U.S. Secretary of…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Publishes 2018-2019 Annual Report
Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc., a critical provider of healthcare, social services, and advocacy for the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities of Northeast Ohio, has…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Celebrates Nationwide Preliminary Injunctions Against The Public Charge Rule
For Immediate Release October 18, 2019 Akron – We celebrate the news that the federal courts in New York and Washington granted nationwide preliminary injunctions against the Public Charge rule…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Condemns Trump’s Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants
ASIA, Inc. Condemns Trump’s Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants Press Release For Immediate Release August 14, 2019 Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Akron, Ohio – Asian Services In…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Announces Date of 2019 Annual Fall Gala & Fundraiser
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) will host an evening of fun and elegance during the 2019 Annual Gala & Fundraiser. The Gala will take place on November 15, 2019 at…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Stands In Solidarity with El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio
Akron, OH – We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the devastating assaults that resulted in 31 deaths and 50 wounded this weekend in El Paso, Texas and…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Expresses Concern Over Administration's Refugee Admissions Plan
Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc (ASIA, Inc.) expresses its deep concern over any plan by the Administration to reduce the number of refugees the United States will…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Launches Community Relations & Development Department
Kara Ulmer has been selected as the Director of Community Relations and Development. Asian Services In Action, (ASIA, Inc.) announced the launch of the Community Relations and Development Department, which…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Press Release For Immediate Release June 27, 2019 ASIA, Inc. Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Akron, OH…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Concerned With Appointment Of Kenneth Cuccinelli As USCIS Acting Director
Press Release For Immediate Release June 11, 2019 Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 ASIA, Inc. Concerned With Appointment Of Kenneth Cuccinelli As USCIS Acting Director Akron, Ohio…
Read MoreASIA Health Center Receives NEOMED-CEOMPH Preceptor Of The Year Award
ASIA Health Center Receives NEOMED-CEOMPH Preceptor Of The Year Award Media Contact: Kimlee Sureemee kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811 Cleveland, OH – The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Leader Testifies in Congressional Field Hearing
For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Cleveland, OH – Elaine Tso, Interim Co-CEO of Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.), testified today, Thursday, April 25, in a field hearing…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Wins Litigation Challenging Addition Of Census Citizenship Question To 2020 Census
For Immediate Release April 10, 2019 Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) celebrated a recent trial court decision in favor of the plaintiffs – including ASIA,…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Announces Launch of New Program to Expand Services to Victims of Crime
ASIA, Inc. Announces Launch of New Program to Expand Services to Victims of Crime Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is proud to announce that we have launched a new…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Receives Grant From Huntington-Akron Foundation
For Immediate Release October 24, 2018 ASIA, Inc. Receives Grant From Huntington-Akron Foundation Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced that Huntington-Akron Foundation…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Receives Grant To Create Local Food Enterprise Center In Akron
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the organization a grant that will create a local food enterprise center focused on revitalizing Akron, Ohio’s…
Read MoreASIA, INC. ISSUES STATEMENT OPPOSING PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARGE REGULATION
Press Release For Immediate Release September 24, 2018 ASIA, INC. ISSUES STATEMENT OPPOSING PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARGE REGULATION Akron, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) opposes the Trump…
Read MoreASIA Gala & Fundraiser Sponsorships Available
ASIA Gala & Fundraiser Sponsorships Available Cleveland, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is excited to host their Gala and Fundraiser on Friday, November 16, 2018, from…
Read MoreNORTHEAST OHIO'S ASIA, INC. ANNOUNCES THE TRANSITION OF ITS CEO
Press Release For Immediate Release March 27, 2018 NORTHEAST OHIO’S ASIA, INC. ANNOUNCES THE TRANSITION OF ITS CEO Cleveland, OH – Asian Services In Action’s (ASIA) board of directors has announced…
Read MoreKEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 3RD ANNUAL SPRING SPEAKER SERIES
Press Release For Immediate Release March 5, 2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 3RD ANNUAL SPRING SPEAKER SERIES AKRON, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) is proud to announce the…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Condemns President's Decision to End DACA
Press Release For Immediate Release September 5, 2017 ASIA, INC. CONDEMNS PRESIDENT’S DECISION TO END DACA Cleveland, OH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump administration will…
Read MoreASIA, INC. RECEIVES GRANT FROM MCGREGOR FUND TO ADDRESS DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN AGING SENIORS
ASIA, INC. RECEIVES GRANT FROM MCGREGOR FUND TO ADDRESS DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN AGING SENIORS Cleveland, OH – Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) announced today that the McGregor…
Read MoreNew Survey Finds Asian Americans Oppose ACA Immediate Repeal
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 17, 2017 CONTACT Vince Vong vong@asiaohio.org About ASIA, Inc. Donate Today! New Survey Finds Asian-Americans Oppose ACA Immediate Repeal Cleveland, OH – According to…
Read MoreASIA, INC. CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TRAVEL BAN 2.0
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 6, 2017 CONTACT vong@asiaohio.org Vince Vong About ASIA, Inc. Donate Today! ASIA, INC. CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TRAVEL BAN 2.0 Cleveland, OH – Asian Services…
Read More[Press] Joe Cimperman to Keynote ASIA's Spring Friendraiser, April 28
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 18, 2016 Joe Cimperman to Make His Global Cleveland Debut with an Address to the Asian American Community Longtime Cleveland councilman will deliver keynote…
Read More[Press] ASIA Announces Date And Location For Spring Friendraiser
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Read More[PR] ASIA, Inc. Committed to Increase Financial Education
January 18, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kimlee Sureemee Assistant Manager of Policy, Advocacy, and Development kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org (216) 881-0330×8811 ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION, INC. COMMITTED TO INCREASED FINANCIAL EDUCATION…
Read More[PR] Michael Byun Appointed Chair of AAPI Advisory Council
MICHAEL BYUN APPOINTED AS CHAIR OF ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ADVISORY COUNCIL (PDF) Cleveland, Ohio – Asian Services In Action, Inc. is happy to announce that Michael Byun, CEO was recently appointed…
Read More[PR] ASIA, Inc. Stands with Syrian Refugees
PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release 11/25/2015 Contact: Kimlee Sureemee, Asst. Manager of Policy, Advocacy & Development |kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | (216)881-0330×8811 ASIA, INC. STANDS WITH SYRIAN REFUGEES ASIA, Inc. and…
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Read MoreASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION
August 24, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kim Helms | Project Coordinator khelms@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263×530 ASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION Asian Services In Action,…
Read MoreASIA ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF MS. MAO VUE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR
August 4, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Rui Zhang | Public Relations & Policy Coordinator | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 Kimlee Sureemee | Public Relations & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 ASIA ANNOUNCES…
Read MoreRSVP for an Important Voter & Civic Engagement Training! Space if filling up fast.
June 20, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Rui Zhang | Public Relations & Policy Coordinator | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330.535.3263×224 Kimlee Sureemee | Public Relations & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org…
Read MoreWhite House and HHS Highlight “Champions of Change” for Affordable Care Act Outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2014 White House and HHS Highlight “Champions of Change” for Affordable Care Act Outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community WASHINGTON, DC…
Read MoreUnited Way of Summit County expands funds for ASIA on Early Childhood Education for Refugee Families
April 3, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kimlee Sureemee | Communications & Policy Assistant | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 United Way of Summit County expands funds for ASIA…
Read MoreASIA, Inc applauds introduction of Health Equity & Access under the law (HEAL) for immigrant women & families act.
March 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kimlee Sureemee | Communications & Policy Fellow | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 ASIAN SERVICES IN ACTION, INC APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF HEALTH…
Read MorePaj Tshab (“Reward”) Circle receives grant from Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kimlee Sureemee, Communication and Policy Fellow | kimlee.sur@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation awards Paj Tshab (“Reward”) Circle…
Read More12:00 pm EDT on March 18: Press Call on AAPI Community Health Centers and the Impact of the Affordable Care Act
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES March 14, 2014 Please contact: Rui Zhang, Communication and Policy Assistant | rzhang@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263 x 224 12:00 pm…
Read MoreFast for Families Announces Next Phase of Campaign
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2013 Contact: Rui Zhang, rzhang@asiaohio.org, 216-881-0330 Amanda Hoyt, ahoyt@faithinpubliclife.org, 614-483-3168 Fast for Families Announces Next Phase of Campaign “Fast for Families Across America” to Visit…
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