Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  provides online Health Insurance Marketplace introduction. Click here to view the PDF file. If you want to view it in Korean (한국의), please click here; If you want to view it in traditional Chinese (繁體中文),  please click here; If you want to view it in Vietnamese (Việt) , please click here; If…

We would like to express our great condolences for the woman who died February 24 as a result of domestic violence in Twinsburg, Ohio. You can find more information about this news at: http://www.19actionnews.com/story/21319103/twinsburg-police-investigating-homicide#.USqv9ybcnCY.facebook In sympathy of this sad news, we are aware of the domestic violence that has been revolving within the Asian American…

We are 175 short of a national goal of 500 immigrant and health organizations supporting this letter to the President and to members of Congress. We have only until this Wednesday to drum up some more support. Let us stand in unity with this national message, support this letter, and please call/email/text more colleagues to sign on this letter…

A message from Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum: This is a critical time for health reform implementation. In just 8 months, millions of Americans will become eligible to enroll in a health plan through the insurance marketplaces. An estimated 1 out of 4 of those applicants will speak a language other than English at…

FLY ON THE WALL PRODUCTIONS is producing a documentary entitled, “For the Sake of the Children”, a 20 minute film that looks at the impact that the WWII Japanese-American internment had on mothers and how they raised their children during their incarceration and after. Additionally, this film will examine the impact that the internees’ parenting…

1. 2013 Leadership In Action Summer Internship Program Developing emerging young leaders Bridging self and community Taking learning beyond the classroom Approaching its 16th year, LEAP’s eight-week Leadership In Action (LIA) Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for personal leadership development with hands-on training and exploration of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) nonprofit…

January 28, 2013 CONTACT: Rekha Radhakrishnan 4753 N. Broadway St. Ste. 502 Chicago, IL 60640 P: (773) 271-0899 x215 E: rradhakrishnan@aaichicago.org  AAI Applauds Senate on Prioritizing Bipartisan Immigration Reform CHICAGO, IL-Asian American Institute (AAI), a member of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, applauds the US Senate on prioritizing immigration reform in a bipartisan manner,…

The Ohio Legislature is considering changes to Ohio’s election laws, and it’s possible that early voting hours may be shortened.  Boards of Elections and civic engagement organizations across Ohio saw that 2012 restrictions on early voting hours lengthened voting lines before and on Election Day (November 6, 2012). Please Contact Senator Burke, Chair of the State…

Ohio Voice Ohio Voice State Director Job Description Mission Operating under the belief that socially responsible non-profit organizations have both the need and ability to deeply engage historically underrepresented communities as well as the issues affecting these communities, Ohio Voice brings together these non-profits to coordinate, develop and strengthen their advocacy and civic participation activities.…

Adapted from the January 24, 2013 announcement from the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women On Wednesday, January 23, 2013, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Michael Crapo (R-ID) introduced S. 47, a strong, bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)! This bill closely mirrors…

Do you want to make an impact in your local community? Register for Be the Change 2012 and make a difference! Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), that is held on campuses and in cities across the country. The event answers Mahatma Gandhi’s inspirational challenge…

TOLEDO, Ohio – Investors from all over the world are coming to Toledo in September for an economic forum aimed at building relationships and attracting new investments. The forum, which will take place September 24 – 26 at the Park Inn in Downtown Toledo, is being put together by a group called 5 Lakes Global…

South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) is launching  South Asian Vote!, a national, non-partisan campaign that seeks to engage the most pivotal actors in Elections 2012: YOU. South Asian Vote! is doing this through several strategies: Voter education materials around Know Your Rights, How to Get Involved, and the Election Process in 7 South Asian…

APPEAL 2012 Healthy Eating Active Living WEBINAR: Creating a Healthy Eating Active Living Movement for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders  Sept. 20, 2012, Thursday 5-6 pm Eastern; 4-5 pm Central; 3-4 pm Mountain; 2-3 pm Pacific; 11 am -12 pm Hawai`i Click here to download the flyer for this webinar. Please join us…

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a listening session for Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. EST, on improving HHS’ provision of effective oral language assistance and written translation services, utilizing information technology to ensure meaningful access to language access services by individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP),…

In August 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a groundbreaking report on the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities. The report focuses on HIV/AIDS, viral Hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and Tuberculosis (TB). In April 2010, the CDC held an HIV/AIDS community consultation with…

Preserving the American Dream: Fiscal Solutions for Our Future Saturday, September 15th 9:30 AM-1:30 PM (Refreshments provided) Strongsville Area Click here for an overview of the town hall Click here for a flyer with application form DO YOUR PART AS A VOTER TO FOCUS THIS ELECTION SEASON ON ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS The eyes of the…

APAICS Regional Leadership Academy in Tacoma, WA September 22, 2012 In collaboration with the Asia Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) of WA Sponsored by: National Association of Realtors Washington REALTORS Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Southwest Airlines Whether Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues are addressed often comes down to whether we are represented at…

Using Data to Address Health Disparities Conference November 13-14, 2012 The National Conference on Using Data to Promote Health Equity and Address Disparities is open for pre-registration.  Community organizations can apply for travel funds by September 15.  Click here for more information about travel funds and to pre-register. When: November 13-14 Where: Silver Spring, MD…

Ohio Nonprofit Voter Engagement Training Join us for a free nonprofit, nonpartisan voter engagement training! Mobilize and motivate your clients, staff, board and volunteers to VOTE! ATTEND a free OhioVOTES voter engagement training event. HEAR how nonprofits can be active in voter engagement and guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations on being nonpartisan. LEARN ways to educate…

APIAVote Reception & Briefing at the Democratic National Convention Our Dreams Our Votes Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Political Leadership APIAVote will host a Kick-off Reception at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, September 3, 2012 followed by a briefing on Tuesday,  September 4. ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RSVP IS REQUESTED…

Legal Aid’s 2012 Annual Luncheon & Report to the Community Includes Special Guests & Premiere of Legal Aid Video All proceeds from this luncheon go toward providing access to justice for low-income individuals in Northeast Ohio. September 28, 2012 11:30 am – 1-:30 pm Cleveland Renaissance Hotel 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113…

Place your order for unique produce from ASIA’s HAPI Fresh agricultural program by tomorrow Thursday, August 30.  Pick them up at ASIA’s Akron office (map) between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31.  Try something new in the kitchen for dinner. Call (216) 881-0330 or email Nar Pradhan at nar@asiaohio.org to place your…

MotivAsians for Cleveland is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012-2013 professional development series, CommunicAsians. This interactive series will focus on effective public speaking and allow our members an opportunity to polish their professional image by honing their public speaking skills.  This series is designed to provide invaluable insight, knowledge of the basics of…

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community-based organizations in the Dayton, OH area are invited to join Farooq Mitha, Obama Administration leader from the Department of Defense’s Office of Small Business Programs, for an informal discussion on small business and the economy, and to share ways in which the federal government can better serve the…

Contact: Michael G. Gaffney, APR Vice President – Marketing & Communications United Way of Summit County (330) 643-5532 – Office (330) 701-8080 – Cell Phone Date: August 22, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INAUGURAL GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 8 AT LOCK 3 (AKRON, OHIO) – The inaugural Global Village Festival of Greater Akron will…

Sikh Coalition Leads 150+ Organizations Demanding Senate Hate Crime Hearings August 21, 2012 (Washington, DC) – A diverse group of over 150 organizations, led by the Sikh Coalition, today issued a letter calling upon the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct hearings on hate crimes and the proliferation of hate groups in the United States. Click…