Summer is well underway and ASIA’s community garden is up and running. Despite the high temperatures, three dedicated volunteers from John Carroll University are working hard to promote and maintain the garden on E 45th and Payne Avenue in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood. The volunteers are currently recruiting gardeners from around the neighborhood to join the…

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes immigrants in the video posted below.  He sees this as both an expression of the city’s values and economic development.  Calling immigrants the “lifeblood” and the “economic engine” of the city of Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new office to help immigrants open small businesses. Watch the video: View…

University Park will again be hosting their annual University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest. The festival will take place at the historic Grace Park (located on the corner of Perkins St. and Prospect St. in Akron, near Route Eight) on Saturday, August 13th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will feature fine…

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award from the United Way of Summit County. United Way is generously supporting ASIA’s Project READY, a school readiness program for refugee children and their parents.   Project READY uses home visits and group meetings  to empower and train parents to help maximize their children’s development. The  program serves…

Starting this weekend, ASIA’s Healthy Asian Pacific Islander (HAPI) Farmer’s Market will be joining Cleveland Downtown Farmer’s Market and Howe’s Meadow Market to sell their own locally grown and fresh produce. Every Friday, from July 29th until the rest of the summer, you can find HAPI at Cleveland Downtown Farmer’s Market located in Public Square (across…

ASIA is pleased to recognize the KeyBank Asian Resource Group for their support of ASIA’s work in the community.  KeyBank volunteers participated in Neighbors Make the Difference on May 24, 2011 supporting ASIA for a third consecutive year. Volunteers included Linda Kucinski, Senior Vice President of Investment Operations, Laura Mimura, Vice President of of Public…

Mark your calenders: on Sunday, August 14th, the Federation of Indian Community Association (FICA) will be celebrating India’s independence with a day full of fun-filled events in Solon. At 8 AM, FICA will be holding tennis tournaments for both children (ages 11-18) and adults. Adults can only play in doubles, so make sure to find…

The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is now accepting grant proposals for Minority Health Month 2012.  Created in Ohio in 1989, Minority Health Month has been replicated as a national celebration since 2000. Click here to download the application. Proposals are due August 22, 2011.

Massachusetts Asians and Pacific Islanders for Health (MAP) are currently seeking a new Executive Director.  Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and salary history to mapedrecruit@gmail.com. Click here to read more about the position.  

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is hosting a community workshop sponsored in partnership with the University of Akron on Tuesday, August 23 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.  This half-day workshop will explore how we connect within our community, how we improve openness, and how we strengthen the bonds that make us a…

Please join the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for these upcoming free webinars: 1. Tuesday, July 26, 2011: Muslim, Faith-Based and Community Outreach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Small Business Administration 2. Thursday, July 28, 2011: Filing a Claim with the U.S. Department of…

FICA will be offering a seminar for those interested in learning about foreign bank accounts and reporting requirements.

The Family Medicine Research Division at the Case Western School of Medicine is seeking Asian American participants for a study on culture and healthcare. The focus group will be held July 27 from 6-7:30 pm.  Light dinner will be served and each participant will receive a $50 Visa gift card for their time.  Participants can…

The Housing Research & Advocacy Center is currently recruiting people to help with a long-term research project. The research project is social justice oriented in nature and pays a stipend to all participants for their time. Participants must be available a few hours a week and have a car. Contact Krissie at kwells@thehousingcenter.org or Zach…

Join APPEAL for a free webinar, July 21 at 4pm (EDT) to learn more about building communities around healthy, responsible food. The 60-minute webinar explores strategies of building community though the improvement of food systems. Our featured speakers from the MA`O Organic Farms in Hawai`i and the Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in…

Yurie So is currently attending The Ohio State University and will be entering her second year this fall. She is double majoring in International Studies and Public Affairs, with a specialization in Non-Profit Management. Yurie first heard about ASIA through a staff leader from Ohio State and immediately felt inspired and personally connected to ASIA’s…

企城中華會館 夏日郊遊通吿 企城中華會館 夏日郊遊通吿 Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association 中華會館自成立以來都本着為僑胞服務,團結各界華人,發揚中華文化,保障海外華人民權利益為宗旨。 企城中華會館為了本埠華裔僑胞能有聯誼機會, 謹訂於2011年7月31日(星期日) 在本市湖邊公園(Edge Water Park Upper Pavilion) 舉行本年度夏日郊遊野餐會, 時間由上午十一時至下午三時。餐券將在現場發售, 收費如下: 成人每位 $6 家中成員 17 歲或 以下每位 $4 長者65 歲及以上 免費 成人餐劵收費中包括會員年費。每張餐券持有人將可取食物盒、水果、汽水或飲料各一份。 屆時將會有各類遊戲供小孩們活動, 餐後壓軸餘慶更有幸運抽獎。 敬希各位華裔僑胞與親友踴躍參加, 藉此良機廣結情誼, 寒喧話舊, 共慶夏日。 企城中華會館啓 Cleveland Chinese Benevolent Association Picnic Sunday, July 31, 2011 11 to 3 p.m. Edgewater Park Upper Pavilion Tickets…

The following article printed in USA Today highlights changes in the Federal Housing Administration that help make it easier for unemployed homeowners to keep their homes and avoid foreclosure. Click here to read the article.

New resources are now available on our website to help Ohioans better understand the impact of Health Care Reform.  Resources are provided by the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and the National Immigration Law Center. Click here to view the new information. Or select “Resources” (above) and “Health Care Reform Guide”

Just Announced! Healthy People 2020 Community Innovations Project: Request for Proposals (RFP) Do you have an innovative plan to use Healthy People 2020 to improve the health of your community? Awards are available for Community Based Organizations (not-for-profit) to address one or more Healthy People 2020 topic areas—with a special emphasis on environmental justice, health…

The Asian Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence has just released new resources for Muslim communities.  Learn more about how domestic violence impacts Muslim communities and what tools are available for Muslim women. Read the fact sheet on domestic violence in Muslim communities Visit APIIDV’s website for more information, studies, and resources Join the Muslim…

                ASIA’s Sujata Burgess, Manager of Community Health Promotions and Executive Director, Michael Byun are pictured with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.  They are honored for their work in the community as part of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Day celebration. The event  was held at City Hall on…

Check out our new translated materials for Hepatitis B.  Learn about Hepatitis B, the vaccine, who should get vaccinated, and more.  Materials are provided by the Immunization Action Coalition. See more translated materials under “Resources”.

New resources are now available from USCIS.  Check out their new Citizenship Resource Center to find the tools you need.

The Worldwide Intercultural Network of Cleveland invites you to an International Art Show and Bazaar this Friday, June 17 at Cleveland City Hall.  Doors open at 5:30 and ends at 9pm. Free street parking is available after 6pm. This free event  features cultural performances, dance, music, food, and wine from around the world.

The Chinese Association of Greater Toledo (CAGT) is offering affordable Tai Chi classes this summer When: Every Sunday, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Starting June 12 to September 4, except holiday weekends and rain Where: Toledo Wildwood Park on Central Ave., outside of the Visit Center What: 8 Forms Tai Chi and the 15 Movements Qi…

Do you know a student who wants to attend college but cannot receive financial aid due to immigration status?  The DREAM scholarship fund was established to help these students and is operated under the beliefs that education is a human right and that education is key to America’s prosperity. Click here for more information and how to…

Download the spring issue of ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Project’s newsletter.  Learn more about what our young learners have been doing in the Akron community. Download the newsletter here.

ASIA is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for medical students through the Korean American Medical Association (KAMA). KAMA has provided annual scholarships to qualified medical students since its inception as part of their commitment to education and mentorship. The KAMA scholarship is intended to promote, assist and support eligible medical students of Korean heritage…

ASIA is pleased to announce that three of our volunteer youth working at the ICEP program were honored at the 21st Annual Global Youth Service Day recognition program hosted by the City of Akron on April 13, 2011. Denzel Ford, a student at Hoban High School, MinZawOo, a student at Jennings Middle School, and Edwin…

ASIA is proud to have partnered with Key Bank for their 21st Neighbors Make the Difference Day.  Key Bank volunteers joined ASIA staff in preparing the E. 54th Street Community Garden for the growing season. Volunteers cut grass, shoveled mulch, painted the fence, and worked very hard on a hot and sunny day to help…

Have you registered yet for Ohio Asian American/Pacific Islander Legislative Day? Click here for online registration. Who: Ohio Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders What: 2nd Annual Legislative Day When: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10am – 3:30pm Where: The Ohio Statehouse, Columbus Why: Hear from state officials Learn about how state government works Take a tour…

Are you or someone you know wondering what is required to become a US citizen? Are you considering naturalization? If you are, you should know that USCIS has a wealth of resources to guide you through the process.  Click here for more information. Did you know ASIA offers comprehensive immigration legal services?  Click here to…

Join us on Thursday, May 26 for a free celebration of Asian culture and heritage.

Follow the press conference live at 1:oo pm EST to learn more about HIV and Asian & Pacific Islander women.  

May is National Mental Health Month and ASIA is pleased to help raise awareness about mental illness in partnership with the Mental Health Advocacy Coalition. Mental illnesses are treatable but many do not seek help due to cultural and social stigmas.  Take time this month to educate yourself about mental illnesses and how they can…

Building Hope in the City‘s CitySERVE volunteers joined with ASIA staff to finish construction of ASIA’s community garden last Saturday, May 7th.  Eight volunteers gathered at the community garden site at E. 45th Street and Payne Avenue in Cleveland to help build wooden beds for gardening, shovel mulch for a walking path, and paint the…

The Federation of India Community Associations has published their May 2011 newsletter, The Lotus.  Download the newsletter here.

In 1978 a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week.  The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad,…

Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence are offering CARE Ohio training sessions.  The CARE training session(s) will help you increase your knowledge and understanding about the impact of cultural practices and beliefs on the patient/client – provider relationship, and provide opportunities for developing strategies to strengthen your cross-cultural skills. The training is targeted to behavioral/health care…

Come to The Cleveland Museum of Art on Wednesday, May 11 to examine immigration and entrepreneurship in University Circle with nationally renowned immigration lawyer, Richard T. Herman, and commentator for the Plain Dealer on immigration, global diversity and global business development, Robert L. Smith, co-authors of “Immigration, Inc. Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Driving the New…

The Philippine American Society of Ohio (PASO) presents a special performance of Aawitan Kita sa Amerika, a cultural show starring Armida Siguion-Reyna and a bevy of respected professional soloists that have come together to perform this Filipino operetta in three acts. The performance is  May 20th at 7:30pm at the Ehrnfelt Event Center (18100 Royalton…

DEADLINE is May 6 Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is accepting applications for the 2011 Dr. James K.C. Juan Community Fellows Program. This fellowship provides three- to four- month summer stipend to college bound or presently college enrolled Asian American student to work with Asian Services In Action, a comprehensive health and social services organization…