Hamayon Yaqobi’s Story – Friendship and Citizenship
(Left to right) Meg Kelvington, Hamayon Yaqobi, and Lt. Col. Mike Kelvington 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…
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 Services department over the next two years. The award will fund ASIA’s work across all social service channels, including services that address emergency and long-term…
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 5-day course will be held on Saturdays at the Akron office located on 370 East Market. This is beneficial for interpreters, health care providers, and…
Read MoreCollege Scholarship Available For AAPI Students Interested In Health Professions
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 to announce the fourth year of the Wang-Ji-Thong Family Scholarship For Health Professions. The Wang-Ji-Thong Family Scholarship For Health Professions offers two $3,500 scholarships to be…
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 State Mike Pompeo explaining “…Ohio has a long and successful history of welcoming and assimilating refugees from all corners of the globe.” He added, “Ohio…
Read MoreThank you for a fantastic 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, Inc. and together, we were able to accomplish amazing things. Take a look at what you helped us accomplish! Your generosity this year enabled us…
Read MoreMake a difference this holiday season!
Hi Friend! There is just a week left to get through that “to do” list…and two weeks left for you to help make the change you want to see in the community by making an additional gift to Asian Services In Action, Inc. in 2019. From self-sustainability services to advocacy efforts, healthcare access to education,…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Joins #GivingTuesdayCLE Movement to Encourage Community Support
Today, Asian Services In Action, Inc. joins together with other organizations in celebrating WISH Cleveland’s #GivingTuesdayCLE campaign. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday season, the campaign invites all of us “to help harness and celebrate the collective impact of generosity in our community.” Since 1995, Asian Services in Action has empowered…
Read MoreIn Case You Missed It: The 2019 Gala & Fundraiser Fund-In-Need Video
On Friday, November 15 Asian Services In Action, Inc. celebrated over 23 years of community service with the year’s theme of Communities Thriving Through Entrepreneurship. Four months leading up to the Gala Communications and Data Coordinator Sarah Kucyk and Small Business Development Assistant for the Apex Fund Thet Mar Win collaborated with filmmaker and producer…
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 published its 2018-2019 Annual Report. The 2018-2019 Annual Report highlights the agency’s success stories that include growth amid unexpected economic, political, and social developments and…
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 that was supposed to go into effect October 15. Our advocacy made a difference! ASIA, Inc. was one of the many champions in the fight…
Read MoreThank You To Everyone Who Attended The Open House!
Left photo: (from left to right) ASIA CEO Elaine Tso, ASIA Co-founders May and CF Chen, Sam Deshazior, Director of Business Retention & Expansion for the City of Akron, ASIA Board members Dr. Margo Erme, Alyssa Naragon, and Dr. Amy Lee. Right photo: (from left to right) Sam Deshazior, Director of Business Retention & Expansion for the City…
Read MoreASIA, Inc.’s Microloan Program Assists Immigrants and Refugees Reach Their Dreams of Becoming Small Business Entrepreneurs
Ali Bai inside Lucky Seven Family Grocery Store. Akron, OH – Ali Bai, his wife Rokimar Bi, and five kids came to the United States from Burma as refugees in January 2010. Having a passion to start his own business, he started to run a home business in 2014 selling traditional Burmese clothing and cosmetic…
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 Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) condemns the Trump Administration’s continued attacks towards immigrants living in the United States. Today, the Trump Administration formally published in the Federal…
Read MoreInternational Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) Holds Week-Long Debate Program
Last week the International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) program held a week-long debate program, thanks to the coordination of Ming-Hao Shiao. Shiao connected with ASIA, Inc. through an outreach initiative from Cornell University and recently reconnected with the ICEP program this past spring to set up a pilot debate program as a supplemental enrichment program…
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 in the nearby city of Dayton, Ohio. Asian Services In Action, Inc. strongly condemns the anti-immigrant rhetoric and sentiment which has been linked to the crime in…
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Rot Sorn's Story – Communities Thriving Through Entrepreneurship
Above: Rot Sorn (right) and her husband in front of their restaurant in Akron, Ohio. Akron, OH – Even when Rot Sorn, owner of Lyeh Thai in Akron, lived in Thailand she was in the food industry. She owned her own restaurant, worked as the head chef, and sold prepared food in the local market…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Field Organizer for Summit County
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Field and Data Organizer (Policy-Advocacy) position. The person will be responsible for the management, coordination, and execution of the day-to-day civic engagement program including but not limited to non-partisan voter registration, volunteer…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Field Organizer for Cuyahoga County
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Field and Data Organizer (Policy-Advocacy) position. The person will be responsible for the management, coordination, and execution of the day-to-day civic engagement program including but not limited to non-partisan voter registration, volunteer…
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 accept in the upcoming fiscal year. In fiscal year 2019, the administration dropped the number of refugees allowed to the lowest level in history (at…
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 seeks to enhance the communication between ASIA, Inc. and the community they serve. The department facilitates public communications, volunteer recruitment, partnership engagement, and donor development…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks Bilingual Advocate
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated, determined and experienced individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Bilingual Advocate position. This individual is responsible for maintaining her/his own caseload, attend various trainings, and report to supervisor. To read the full description, click here. __________________________________________________ Position Available: Bilingual Advocate…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Announces 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship Recipients
The 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship recipients Miss Bishnu Chhetri (left) and Miss Vy Hoang (right) photographed with ASIA, Inc. CEO Elaine Tso. Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.), is pleased to announce Miss Bishnu Chhetri and Miss Vy Hoang as this year’s recipients of the 2019 Wang-Ji Family Scholarship. Bishnu Chhetri first came…
Read MoreInterpreting and Translation Services Department Announces Medical Interpreter Training Fall Cohort
The fall session will start on October 5, 2019. The program will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s new Akron office located at 370 East Market St. The Medical Interpreting Program (MIP) trains interpreters in the healthcare profession. This one-of-a-kind program is six days in length. Learners who pass the course will receive a Certificate…
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 – Today the U.S. Supreme Court announced that the citizenship question will not appear on the 2020 Census. For now, the district court’s decision to…
Read MoreASIA-ICHC Seeks School Based Health Coordinator
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the School Based Health Coordinator position. The person will be responsible for coordinating necessary operations for the school based health clinic with the Manager of School Based Health, serving as a community outreach…
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ASIA Says #NoToPublicCharge with One Nation
Last week, ASIA, Inc. was the only organization in Washington D.C. representing Ohio’s immigrant communities advocating against Public Charge for the 26 million people who will be impacted by the heinous rule. ASIA was proud to be a part of the One Nation organizing committee. Policy-Advocacy and Development (PAD) Program Manager Kimlee Sur, Policy-Advocacy Assistant…
Read MoreSocial Work Internship Available at ASIA-ICHC
Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s International Community Health Center (ASIA-ICHC) is a federally qualified health center that provides services to all regardless of inability to pay. ASIA-ICHC predominantly serves low-income, Limited English Proficient (LEP) immigrant and refugee populations. ASIA-ICHC provides opportunities for social workers to work with underserved populations by assisting the organization’s Mental Health/Behavioral…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Attends The 2019 Age+Action Conference
Sustainability Services Department Manager Heidi Lum and Sustainability Services Department Program Assistant Joyce Deng and Ama Kamar attended the National Council on Aging (NCOA) 2019 Age+Action Conference in Washington D.C. on June 17. Age+Action is a 4-day premier national conference focused on ensuring every person’s right to age with their best possible health and economic…
Read MorePolicy Research Internship (Fall 2019) Available at ASIA, Inc.
Asian Services In Action (ASIA), Inc. seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Policy Research Internship. The person will be working with the Policy-Advocacy Program under the Policy-Advocacy and Development Department assisting in the coordination and execution of ASIA, Inc.’s policy research. This position will work in…
Read MoreTell Ohio Senators We Matter!
With the 2020 Census right around the corner, we need to make sure our elected officials do their job and make sure our communities are counted. Without the proper funds to conduct the 2020 Census outreach, as many as 73,600 underrepresented Ohioans won’t be counted. 2020 Census funding wasn’t added in the Ohio Senate’s first…
Read MoreVOTE Mural By ASIA Intern Mai See Lor Now Has A Permanent Home In New Akron Office
In 2018, Asian Services In Action, Inc. began working with Akron’s local artist, Mac Love to create a community mural aimed to encourage the Akron community to vote. The mural, which features the word “VOTE” in over 15 languages, embraces the joy of voting through diversity and inclusion. Aspiring youth artist and ASIA, Inc. intern, Mai See Lor…
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 – Asian Services In Action (ASIA), Inc. is deeply concerned with President Trump’s appointment of Kenneth Cuccinelli as the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and…
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 (CEOMPH) program has awarded the International Community Health Center (ASIA-ICHC) as the CEOMPH Preceptor of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes ASIA-ICHC for being a…
Read MoreDeadline Extended for Wang-Ji Family Scholarship for Health Professions
Deadline Extended for Wang-Ji Family Scholarship for Health Professions The application window for the Wang-Ji Family Scholarship for Health Professions is being extended to June 7, 2019. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college-age Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students residing or studying in Northeast Ohio. The Wang-Ji Family Scholarship For…
Read MoreASIA, Inc.’s 4th Annual Spring Speaker Series is One Month Away!
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) will hold its 4th Annual Spring Speaker Series in one month! Registration is now open online at apexfund.wpengine.com/springseries. Guests can also purchase tickets by calling Kimlee Sureemee at 216-881-0330 Ext. 8811. Single tickets are $30.00 each and group tickets of four or more are $25.00 each. Program advertising…
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 before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Elections of the House Administration Committee. The hearing was one of a series of field hearings on…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks Patient Service Representative
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Patient Service Representative position at our International Community Health Center (ASIA-ICHC). The Patient Service Representative is responsible for all patient support services at the front desk. This position serves ASIA-ICHC patients by greeting,…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Full-Time Medicial Assistant
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Full-Time Medical Assistant – Mid Level position at our International Community Health Center. Under the direction of the Clinic Manager and Provider, performs patient care duties for infant through geriatric patients. May…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks A Social Work Intern
Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s International Community Health Center (ASIA-ICHC) is a federally qualified health center that provides services to all regardless of inability to pay. ASIA-ICHC predominantly serves low-income, Limited English Proficient (LEP) immigrant and refugee populations. ASIA-ICHC provides opportunities for social workers to work with underserved populations by assisting the organization’s Mental Health/Behavioral…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks A Part-Time Medical Assistant
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Medical Assistant – Mid Level Part-Time position at our International Community Health Center. Under the direction of the Clinic Manager and Provider, this position will perform patient care duties for infant through…
Read MoreHmong-American Juleeah Vang Accepted into National Leadership & Advocacy Training For Southeast Asian Americans
“I am excited to be accepted into the 2019 Leadership & Advocacy Training (LAT) hosted by SEARAC, from June 19-21, 2019, in Washington D.C.,” said Juleeah Vang, Policy-Advocacy Assistant at ASIA, Inc. “As a descendant of Southeast Asian heritage, this training speaks to me. As a Hmong-American in the Midwest and living in the suburbs of…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Patient Care Navigator
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Patient Care Navigator position at our International Community Health Center. The primary role of the Patient Care Navigator position is to focus on the patient needs and provide linguistic and culturally appropriate…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Volunteer Program Coordinator
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Volunteer Program Coordinator position. This individual is responsible for developing, and coordinating the organization’s volunteer & internship program. He/she will supervise volunteers and provide direction, coordination, and consultation for all volunteer functions.…
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, Inc. – who challenged the Trump administration’s addition of a citizenship question to the upcoming census. ASIA, Inc. has participated in the litigation over the…
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