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Anisha’s Story

May 16, 2025

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…

Asian Services in Action to host their first mental health open forum for National Minority Health Month 

April 11, 2025

(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

February 27, 2025

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

January 30, 2025

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 Elections 

October 7, 2024

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

October 1, 2024

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

September 26, 2024

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 Leader 

September 18, 2024

(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…

Our biggest HAPI turnout yet!

August 28, 2024

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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No man is an island

January 30, 2025

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 Elections 

October 7, 2024

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

October 1, 2024

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…

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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