Asian Services In Action is pleased to announce the release of a publication on domestic violence in the Asian community that highlights the work of the Northeast Ohio Asian Women’s Leadership Initiative (NALI). The NALI project is the first and only program of its kind to combat the issue of domestic violence among Asian women…

Check out the January 2012 issue of the Organization of Chinese Americans’s (OCA) newsletter!   

The Mon community of Ohio invites you and your family to an all-day celebration of the 65th anniversary of Mon National Day. Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Place: Italian Center 134 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron, OH 44310 Click here to view the invitation and event agenda.

The Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc. invites you and yours to TET 2012 – Year of the Dragon, a celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. St. Helena Catholic Church 1367 W. 65th St. Cleveland, OH 44102 Download the English and Vietnamese flyers to distribute to your…

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) will begin accepting applications today for a housing fellowship program. The application and details are available online at http://bit.ly/AREAAFellowship; the deadline is March 1, 2012. The program will provide fellows with the unique professional and educational experience…

The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) is seeking interns for the 2012 Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Throughout the year, National CAPACD provides a pipeline for emerging leaders who are committed to a career in AAPI community development and advocating for social justice.  Interns learn about public policy issues impacting AAPI…

The Coalition on Human Needs, the Half in Ten Campaign, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the Children’s Leadership Council are hosting a webinar on what nonprofits can do in an election year on January 31st, 2012 at 2:00 – 3:15 pm ET.   Featured speakers from Alliance for Justice will educate…

The Federation of India Community Associations of NE Ohio (FICA) will be continuing with a great tradition by holding its Annual India Republic Day Dinner on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 6 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Independence, OH. The Republic Day Dinner is the main fundraising event for FICA and, also a great opportunity…

The International Institute of Akron invites area artists to participate in “The Knitted Neighborhood’s Multicultural Art Show”!  This year’s first show will be held at Trinity, United Church of Christ in the North Hill area of Akron, on March 3, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Artists will have an hour before the show…

MedWorks will offer free medical care on February 25, 2012 in Cleveland’s Slavic Village in the Fleet Avenue Medical Building, 6511 Fleet Avenue. MedWorks is a nonprofit organization whose local volunteer doctors and health-care workers provide care to people in need in Northeast Ohio, without regard to income, insurance status, or citizenship.  For more information,…

ASIA will offer free tax preparation for federal and state forms 1040EZ and 1040.  Click here for eligibility and appointment times.  Tax preparation is available beginning January through April 2012.

See details in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian. As part of the Northeast Ohio Citizenship Integration Program (NOCIP), ASIA is providing FREE* naturalization assistance services to all eligible legal permanent residents (LPRs), or green card holders.  These services include naturalization eligibility screening, citizenship-related legal consultation, and legal representation for eligible LPRs in N-400 cases. These…

The Immigration Policy Center has updated their state-by-state reporting on the political and economic power of immigrants in the U.S. with 2010 Census data. See our Citizenship and Immigration Resources page for the latest facts on  “The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in the Buckeye State”.

A news release from OneAmerica applauds the new Family Unity Waiver instituted by the Obama administration: Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will begin a new process this year that will allow U.S. citizens’ spouses and children who are eligible for a green card to file their applications for family unity within…

The White House Office of Public Engagement is hosting a leadership briefing for AAPI youth today. This event is a conversation with college and high school AAPI students about access to higher education, community service and civil rights. It will include remarks from White House officials, two panel discussions with Administration officials, and breakout sessions to…

ASIA, Inc. is now an official site for FREE ESOL classes offered by Project Learn of Summit County!  Click on our flyer below for our Winter/Spring 2012 schedule and other details.  

India International‘s January 2012 issue is now available!  Be sure to pick up your free printed copy, or download the digital version. January 2012 Highlights: Western Reserve Historical Society Launches Asian-Indian Heritage Project Russian Court Refused to Ban Bhagwat Geeta Local Talents Mesmerize Audience at  Lord Venkateshwara Temple Fundraiser Plus The Regular Features:  India Quiz, Community…

亞洲民眾服務協會即日起推出護照相片拍攝服務. 每份 2 張，只需美金$ 6. 預約拍照，請撥打 (216) 881-0330 (克利夫兰德处) 或 (330) 535-3263 (阿克伦处). ASIA is now providing passport photo services at both our Cleveland and Akron locations.  Only $6.00 for two photos. To make an appointment, please call (216) 881-0330 in Cleveland or (330) 535-3263 in Akron. 地址 | Addresses: 克利夫兰德处 | Cleveland Office 3631 Perkins…

The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation in Cleveland has a new events calendar for the New Year!  Click here for their calendar of events in January and February 2012 (Chinese and English).  Some highlights from their recent email bulletin below: Friday, 1/20/2012, 6:00pm:  Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration for Colleges Students.  Pot stickers/dumplings – a traditional dish for…

From the Asian American Justice Center: Today the [Obama] Administration announced that it will begin a new process in the coming months that will direct certain visa applicants to file their applications for family unity waivers in the U.S. “We applaud the Administration for removing an unnecessary bureaucratic obstacle to family unity,” said Karen K.…

  Save the date!  This year’s Cleveland Asian Festival is set for May 19-20, 2012, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with 2 stages of cultural performances, games and activities for the whole family, a wide range of Asian cuisine, and much more. Free and open to the public.  Visit…

The Summer Research with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) program is an excellent opportunity for Asian American & Pacific Islander students to receive hands-on experience in drug abuse research with senior investigators over the summer: Summer Research with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) encourages students from groups under­represented in the sciences…

The Federation of India Community Associations of NE Ohio (FICA) will be continuing with a great tradition by holding its Annual India Republic Day Dinner on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 6 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Independence, OH. The Republic Day Dinner is the main fundraising event for FICA and, also a great opportunity…

Global Cleveland‘s most recent newsletter features reasons why Cleveland rocks, a snapshot of the Ohio employment landscape, and a study which finds that immigration has a positive impact on American workers: 1. Immigrants with advanced degrees boost employment for US natives. This effect is most dramatic for immigrants with advanced degrees from US universities working…

And we’re back!  We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday.  Now that ASIA’s Cleveland and Akron offices have resumed normal business hours, we’d like to remind you that our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Citizenship classes are also starting up again at our Akron location. ESOL classes resume Monday, January 9. Mondays &…

The Year of the Dragon is almost upon us!  Come celebrate with the community at Asian Town Center in Cleveland on Saturday, January 21. Asian Town Center 3820 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 Food, performances, and more from 11 AM – 5 PM.  Firecrackers and Lion Dance start at 11 AM! Visit http://www.asiantowncenter.com/events.html for a…

The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice has just released its first national demographic report on Asian Americans.  Titled “A Community of Contrasts: Asian Americans in the United States, 2011“, the report draws from multiple data sources, including the 2010 Census, to highlight the growth and diversity of the Asian American community.  Click here to view…

The January 2012  issue of The Lotus is now available online!  Check out their first issue of the new year for… the scoop on Shriya Srinivasan’s YoungArts award a history of the Indian flag the evolution of India’s position vis-à-vis Britain from colonial times to today …and much more! Click here to print or save…

ASIA is now offering FREE citizenship classes in 2012, thanks to a generous grant from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Classes will be held at our Akron and Cleveland locations. Orientation for the first 12-week session of 2012 is January 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.    Karen interpretation will be available…

ASIA, Inc. social worker Paw Pree has been named a Community Hero for 2011 by the Plain Dealer! At age 16, Paw Pree was separated from her family and on the run, fleeing an oppressive military regime in her homeland, Burma. A member of the minority Karen tribe, Pree joined 15 other runaways and worked…

India International‘s December 2011 issue is on the stands!  Be sure to pick up your free printed copy, or download the digital version. December Issue Highlights: Senator Voinovich praises Indian Americans as hard working, talented people with great values Indian Americans top in income, population crosses 3 million Harvard University Drops Dr. Subranian Swamy’s course…

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders reports that a coalition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community leaders met with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in November.  ASIA’s executive director Michael Byun was among the representatives who voiced the needs of AAPIs to the Bureau: We all know that mortgage…

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers who are fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) to assist in next year’s elections. Registered Cuyahoga County voters can apply on the CCBOE’s website: http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/job-opportunities.aspx.  When applying, please also advise Dennis Anderson at danderson@cuyahogacounty.us so that he may follow up on the status of your application.

Please note! ASIA, Inc.’s Akron and Cleveland offices will be CLOSED for Christmas (Dec. 26 – 27) and New Year’s (Dec. 30 & Jan. 2) Limited staff and office hours will be in effect for our Cleveland and Akron offices in the month of December.  See below for our holiday hours, and also for details…

ASIA, Inc.’s Domestic Violence Program invites you to attend “Power of Kaur”, a free one-day workshop for Sikh women’s empowerment this Saturday, December 10th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Come to affirm the pivotal role Sikh women play in the home and family, and discuss empowerment in ‘the way of the householder’. “Power of Kaur”…

Please join Weatherhead School of Management Career Management Office, Global Cleveland and TiE Ohio for a complimentary breakfast and seminar on hiring international talent to meet your business needs. Dec 8, 2011 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM George S. Dively Building, Room 202 11240 Bellflower Road Cleveland, OH 44106-7166 We’ll dispel myths regarding the complexity…

Chinese Art Music: Yang Wei and Ensemble Friday, December 9, 2011, 7:30 p.m. This specially commissioned program of Chinese art music features an ensemble of Chinese virtuoso instrumentalists—led by pipa master Yang Wei—and cellist Mike Block. Yang Wei has been playing the pipa since he was 13 and his artistry has been celebrated worldwide, inspiring audiences…

You are invited to a Town Hall meeting on Consumer Finance.  There will be an “open microphone” and note-card opportunity for people to discuss their problems related to lending, banking, credit cards, student lending, etc.  Free parking is available.

The intended outcome of the AsiaTown Master Plan is to articulate a broad vision for AsiaTown’s future and identify key projects and programs in making AsiaTown a premiere neighborhood for quality of life and a regional destination for arts and culture. The plan should direct development, infrastructure, and economic activities and guide creating a successful…

Have you used our Ohio Benefit Bank resource yet?  We are now offering self-serve links for you to access benefits for your family online.  This is a free service to help connect your family with food and medical assistance, child support, voter registration, free tax filing, senior benefits, and utility assistance. Click here if you…

Worldwide Intercultural Network & the City of Cleveland invite you to the 2nd Annual Celebration of Cleveland’s Diversity at Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, 601 Lakeside Ave., on December 1, 2011 from 5:30- 9 p.m. Honorable Mayor Frank G. Jackson will be host for the evening festivities.   This is a great opportunity to network with ethnic…

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed an excellent “Refugee 101” learning module for student groups, community groups, or anyone just starting to learn about refugees.  The module provides basic information about who refugees are, how many exist worldwide, and how they are selected for resettlement.  The wealth of information takes about 20 minutes to…

ASIA’s 2009-2010 Annual Report is now available.  Learn more about the work we do in the community. Click here, or select About ASIA, Fact Sheet, Annual Report & 990

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) is currently developing its Certified Healthcare Interpreter oral performance examination for Arabic and Mandarin interpreters.  Arabic and Mandarin interpreters who apply during the month of November will save over $100! CCHI is waiving its $30 application fee and for those who successfully pass the written Associate Healthcare Interpreter examination,…

This week is your last chance to register for ASIA’s Community Advocacy Training on Cancer and Health (CATCH) leadership training.  This free training begins November 17.  Click here to register or email Trish Quema (tquema@apiahf.org).

Are you looking to consult with an immigration lawyer for your citizenship case?  ASIA is now offering naturalization legal services free of charge. Contact Eunice Park, JD (216-881-0330 or park@asiaohio.org)

ASIA’s 15th Anniversary Gala & Auction Benefit,  held November 4, 2011 at Corporate College in Cleveland was a resounding success. Please visit our Event Page to view photos, sponsors, donors, and others who contributed to a successful event. Select News & Events, ASIA’s 15th Anniversary Gala Event Page

The Legacy Youth Activism Fellowship is an 18-month national leadership development program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. The fellowship combines leadership training, mentorship, technical assistance and community engagement to advance the efforts of local tobacco control. Throughout the program, fellows will get to visit different parts of the country, learn…

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund has just announced its scholarship opportunities for 2012-2013.  Scholarships are available for high school seniors entering college in 2012 and current college students.  Applications are due January 13, 2012. High school seniors, click here to apply. Current college students, click here. The vision of APIASF is to…