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Asian Services in Action to host their first mental health open forum for National Minority Health MonthÂ
(Cleveland, Ohio) Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is partnering with MidTown Cleveland, Cuyahoga Problem Gambling Coalition, and Recovery Resources to host-Bridging Conversations: Mental Health Open Forum for Asian Americans, Native…
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…
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…
Asian Services in Action to Release Multilingual Voter Ballot Guide for General ElectionsÂ
Asian Services in Action (ASIA) has partnered with Branch – a nonpartisan tech and political research organization – to create and release a comprehensive digital ballot guide for the state…
Asian Services in Action welcomes a new leader for a new era
Asian Services in Action, the largest healthcare and advocacy organization in the Asian community of Northeast Ohio, today announced the appointment of Harry N. Kamdar as its new chief executive…
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…
Asian Services in Action Congratulates Program Specialist Malissa Xiong for True North Award: Community LeaderÂ
(Akron, Ohio) Asian Services in Action (ASIA) congratulates Malissa Xiong, Program Specialist of ASIA’s Sustainability Services department, for being awarded the True North Award: Community Leader by the North Hill…
COMMUNITY FEATURE
Cleveland, OH - While Hamayon Yaqobi, Senior Operations Manager at ASIA’s International Community Health Center, sat in quiet excitement for the naturalization ceremony to begin at the Carl B. Stokes Building, he was accompanied by two equally excited individuals who introduced themselves as Mike and Meg. When asked how they knew Hamayon—are you friends or family?—Meg smiled and said, a little bit of both. Those categories are not enough to describe their incredible bond.Â
January 19, 2021
Akron Beacon Journal
'She's opening gates for my race:' Akron's Black and Indian American communities celebrate incoming VP Kamala Harris
June 9, 2020
ideastream
Contact Tracing Is a Time-Tested Method for Fighting Outbreaks But It's Facing New Challenges
July 10, 2020
Cleveland.com
Column: Yesterday’s refugees are today’s Americans. We should be welcoming more of them.
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Akron Beacon Journal
Documentary highlights Asian American voters in battleground states
AUGUST 28, 2020
Cleveland.com
Hindered by pandemic, community groups try to save Cleveland’s census response
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
ideastream
Coronavirus Is Fueling Prejudice, Asian-American Group Says