The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is offering a 4 day summer camp opportunity for high school students.   Camp STARR (Students Talking About Race Relations) runs Tuesday June 14 through Friday June 17 at Joy Outdoor Education Center. Students will be engaged in challenging and insightful activities with an emphasis on building skills for future…

ASIA is pleased to announce a survey opportunity from a doctoral student at George Mason University.  This survey examines the experience of Asian Americans with racial discrimination.  Please consider sharing your input for this important research project. Take the survey. If you have questions, please contact the researcher, Jungmi Jun, jjun4@gmu.edu.  

The Alliance for Justice is hosting three free webinars designed for groups working on behalf of immigrant communities.   The following webinars are available: Lobbying 101: You may have heard statements like “nonprofits can’t lobby.” And of course you know that’s wrong. But do you need more information about the subject? Some, but not all, of…

ASIA is pleased to participate in the Feinstein Foundation’s annual $1 Million Giveaway to fight hunger.  When you donate cash or food items to ASIA now through April 30  not only will your donation help families in our community, but the Feinstein Foundation will contribute up to $1 million to participating agencies around the country…

The CareSource Foundation awarded funding to ASIA’s Asian Children’s Health Access Initiative to support health access for Asian American and Pacific Islander children in our community. Below, ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun receives the $10,000 check from the CareSource Foundation.

The Confucius Institute at the University of Akron is now accepting registration for Chinese Summer Camp 2011.  The session runs July 18-22 from 8:30 am -3:30 pm.  Cost is only $75 for students grade 7-12th. Learn more about Chinese Summer Camp. Registration deadline is May 25.  Register Here.

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 in Cleveland, Ohio. The…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, Editor-in-Chief, The Asian American Literary Review editors@aalrmag.org www.aalrmag.org THE ASIAN AMERICAN LITERARY REVIEW RELEASES NEW WINTER/SPRING 2011 ISSUE, “COUNTING CITIZENS” The Asian American Literary Review’s new issue, entitled “Counting Citizens,” is now available for purchase.  Featuring new writing by legendary Japanese Canadian novelist Joy Kogawa (Obasan), an interview…

ASIA is pleased to announce a grant award of $30,000 from the Deaconess Community Foundation.  The Foundation provides resources that help organizations empower people to become self-sufficient. The Deaconess Community Foundation’s generous funding will support ASIA’s Refugee Farm Program, an initiative that seeks to empower newly arriving immigrants and refugees who face language and cultural…

Nordstrom is offering $10,000 scholarships to high school juniors who plan to attend 4-year colleges.  Scholarship applications will be accepted through May 16, 2011.  Click here for an application and more information.

The International Community Council is seeking cultural groups to perform at the launch of GLOBAL CLEVELAND on Tuesday, May 24th at Cleveland City Hall.   The program begins at 6:00 PM – with performances until 8:00 PM. On May 25th there will be a full day summit at Cleveland State University. Interested performers should contact Ken…

The Japanese American Citizen’s League has kicked  off its Scholarship Program for the 2011 academic year.  JACL offers over 30 awards with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships.  Awards are available in the following categories: Freshman Undergraduate Graduate Law Creative & Performing Arts Financial Aid Applications are due April 1. Click here for…

The Cleveland International Film Festival will open this week on Thursday, March 24.  Check out these films: Seven Days in Heaven is sponsored by ASIA Pinoy Sunday is sponsored by Asians and Friends Cleveland and Motivasians

ASIA is pleased to announce two new grants generously awarded by the Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation and the CareSource Foundation. The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation awarded funding to ASIA’s Asian Health Access Initiative (AHAI).  The support of Mt. Sinai during 2009-2010 helped AHAI to serve 212 vulnerable Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  This…

Wing Chan, Program Assistant has been recognized by the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program for her outstanding leadership with youth.  Ms. Chan was one of only 3 recipients of the award among candidates from each county in Ohio.  Wing has been working with Asian American youth at ASIA since 2006.

CINCINNATI, OHIO – In wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that is plaguing the country of Japan, Time Warner Cable is opening TV Japan to its digital customers in Southwest Ohio for one week at no cost.  TV Japan can be found on channel 859. Southwest Ohio Regional Vice President of Operations Shannon Mullins says the…

ASIA is seeking a highly self-motivated person with competent computer skills to be a part-time Computer Instructor at ASIA’s Akron office.  The primary role of this position is to teach basic computer skills (usage and knowledge).  We are looking for a person who is flexible (willing to work around students’ schedules) and enjoys working and…

A Message From Deeana Jang, Chief of the Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Justice: The Federal Coordination and Compliance Section works with advocates, community based organizations and recipients of federal financial assistance to ensure limited English proficient (LEP) individuals are provided meaningful access to government benefits, programs and services…

ASIA and MotivAsians are pleased to announce a leadership development opportunity through the Cleveland Leadership Center. The Cleveland Bridge Builders program develops rising leaders for our community’s future by providing leadership training, serving as a leadership resource for the community, embracing inclusive and connective leadership, and encouraging communication between emerging leaders and established leaders in…

Join ASIA in celebrating the 35th Cleveland International Film Festival on March 24 – April 3 at Tower City Center.  ASIA is sponsoring the film Seven Days in Heaven from Taiwan, “a crazy quilt of a movie about the strange procedures families undergo in the name of escorting loved ones properly into the afterlife.”  The…

ASIA is pleased to be among recipients of the Akron Community Foundation’s Early Learning grants.  ASIA received funding to support Project READY, an early childhood development and school readiness program for refugee children up to age 5 and their parents.  This is the third consecutive year that the Akron Community Foundation has focused on education…

Do you live, work, dine, or shop in Asiatown Cleveland?  You can save money while supporting local businesses and ASIA’s programs and services.  Purchase an Asiatown Business Promotion card and receive discounts at restaurants, groceries, and other shops in Asiatown. Each card costs $15 and is valid for a full year.  Click here to see…

ASIA is pleased to announce that the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority will be taking applications for the Edgewood Village V waiting list beginning Monday, February 28, 2011. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Edgewood Village V will consist of 1 and 2…

ASIA is pleased to announce that the Mandel Center is offering four full tuition, merit-based scholarships for full-time master’s degree applicants for fall 2011 enrollment. Criteria: outstanding academic credentials strong commitment to a career in the nonprofit sector in a leadership role or have high potential for leadership Deadline is April 15, 2011. Click here…

ASIA will offer free tax preparation for federal and state forms 1040EZ and 1040.  Tax preparation is available beginning February 14 through April 18, 2011.  Select a language below: Burmese Chinese English Korean Mon Nepali Spanish Vietnamese

ASIA is pleased to announce a fellowship opportunity through the Filipina Women’s Network. The FWN Fellowship Program is designed to provide students, recent graduates and motivated individuals seeking career development through involvement with the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) as well as an opportunity for increased learning of the programs and initiatives to advance the activities,…

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 February 14 through April 18, 2011.

On January 22, India Republic Day 2011, the Federation of Indian Community Associations (FICA) honored ASIA’s Executive Director, Michael Byun with the “Friend of FICA” award for his contributions to the local South Asian community. Mr. Byun personally reached out to partner with groups within the community, such as the Asian Indian Women’s Organization, the…

Asian Services In Action in partnership with National CAPACD, Neighbor Works America, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is pleased to release this important information: You may be at risk for a loan modification scam.  Read the flyer below for more information.  You may…

The City of Cleveland Fair Housing Board is seeking to fill an open position.  The Fair Housing Board is looking for an individual who has a background in fair housing but other relevant backgrounds may also be considered. Interested applicants should forward a brief summary of their relevant education and experience to: Christopher P. Germano,…

ASIA is pleased to announce an online survey opportunity presented by the Devereux Initiative.  If you are a parent or teacher of a child age 2-6, please fill out this survey to help capture the needs of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian children. Take the survey.

ASIA’s International Community Empowerment Program is recognized by staff at the Findley Community Learning Center for the positive impact ICEP has on Findley CLC students who participate in the program.  Miss Joseph, a first grade teacher, notes that she has seen a “tremendous difference” in her students who participate in ICEP, praising their confidence and…

The Tzu Chi Cleveland Service Center in Highland Heights is offering children’s Chinese classes for 2011.  Click here for a flyer or here to register for classes. The Tzu Chi Foundation is also offering scholarships for 2011 full time college students.  Click here for the application and more information. Contact Vivien Liu (vivien.liu@gmail.com) for information…

ASIA is pleased to announce 4 new grants generously awarded by the following funders: The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation is funding the new Asian Health Access Initiative (AHAI), a project to save the lives of Asian Americans by ensuring language and culture are not a barrier to quality preventative health services.  AHAI will annually help…

Wing Chan, Program Assistant has been recognized by the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program for her outstanding leadership with youth.  Ms. Chan has been working with Asian American youth at ASIA for many years, leading in both the Community Adult Mentoring after school and summer programs.  In addition to her work at ASIA, Ms. Chan…

ASIA has released new data on Asian Americans in Ohio.  The following reports are now available: 2010 Asian Health Survey 2010 Asian American Women Empowered: Breast and Cervical Cancer Click on the links to read the full reports or click on the “Resources” button at the top of the page and select “Ohio Asian American…

ASIA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mieko Smith to the Asian & Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Network (APINCSN) National Advisory Council.  Dr. Smith has served as an evaluator for ASIA, most recently working with the Community Health Promotions Department on a report about Asian women and breast and cervical cancer and…

ASIA is pleased to announce new translated voter registration materials are available.  Start out 2011 by registering to vote!  Click here to see the materials. Check out ASIA’s other translated materials by clicking on the “Resources” button at the top of the page.  Click on “Translated Materials.”  You can also contact ASIA about translating materials…

The Asian Pacific Fund has announced two $1,000 scholarships for restaurant workers and children of restaurant workers that are available from the Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship, a program of the Asian Pacific Fund. The scholarship, founded in 2005, honors the values of Detroit restaurant owners Shui Kuen and Allen Chin through supporting the…