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ASIA receives $110,000 multi-year grant from GAR Foundation to support essential social services

September 22, 2022

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…

ASIA Receives $224,000 Grant Award from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity

February 2, 2022

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…

Statement from Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) on the coronavirus

February 6, 2020

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…

The Medical Interpreter Program will start on April 4, 2020

January 27, 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…

College Scholarship Available For AAPI Students Interested In Health Professions

January 13, 2020

The 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship recipients Miss Vy Hoang (left) and Miss Bishnu Chhetri (right) photographed with ASIA, Inc. CEO Elaine Tso. Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) is pleased…

ASIA, Inc. Applauds Governor Mike DeWine's Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

January 10, 2020

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…

Thank you for a fantastic 2019!

December 31, 2019

Happy New Year’s Eve! As 2019 ends, we want to take the time to thank you for your ongoing support! It’s been an amazing year at Asian Services In Action,…

Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2019
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Navigating the Path to Mental Wellness: Services and Resources at ICHC Behavioral Health 

September 18, 2023

Have you ever wondered how counseling services might be helpful?   Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all influenced by our physical health, social environment, and personal experiences. When we understand…

What is Ohio State Issue 1?

July 27, 2023

Issue 1 would make updating or amending Ohio’s laws and Constitution more difficult. Proposed changes would need a larger number of votes in order to pass instead of simple majority.…

ASIA to host International Community Festival to celebrate Akron’s growing cultural diversity

July 11, 2023

COMMUNITY FEATURE

The Story of Hamayon Yaqobi: Friendship and Citizenship

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. 

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January 19, 2021

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June 9, 2020

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July 10, 2020

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Column: Yesterday’s refugees are today’s Americans. We should be welcoming more of them.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

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Documentary highlights Asian American voters in battleground states

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AUGUST 28, 2020

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

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Coronavirus Is Fueling Prejudice, Asian-American Group Says

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