Please consider joining the first of a three series webinar sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,  SAMHSA on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 4PM-5PM ET _______________________________ Webinar: ACA Outreach and Enrollment Challenges in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities: Some Findings Nationwide, 17% of Asian Americans (AA) and Native Hawaiians and…

Our HAPI Fresh farmers will be starting their Summer season this Saturday at the Lakewood Farmer’s Market on Detroit and Warren from 10AM-1PM. Lakewood Farmers’ Market, City Center Plaza (on Detroit and Warren), Downtown Lakewood, on Saturdays (seasonal) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Produce available this week: Garlic Scapes, Lettuce Mix, Romaine Lettuce, Butterhead, Lettuce, Red…

Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic announced the launch of a new program called Akron Values. This initiative is designed to obtain real-time feedback from various members of the community on topics like city services, public safety and jobs. In conjunction with Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s ESOL class (a part of Project Learn of Summit County ), you are…

Join in at 2:30 ET: #LunchWithFLOTUS Twitter Q&A Kids across America are eating better school meals because of healthier lunch standards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ninety percent of our schools are now meeting modern nutrition standards thanks to the hard work of school chefs and food service workers around the country — and…

  Workplace Rights: What You Need To Know Date: June 17, 2014 (Tue), 1pm—2:45pm Address: ASIA Akron Office (730 Carroll Street) Interpreters speaking Burmese and Nepali will be available.   Workplace Rights: What You Need To Know Date: June 18, 2014 (Wed), 6pm-7:30pm Address: ASIA Cleveland Office (3631 Perkins Avenue, Suite 2A-W, Cleveland, Ohio) Interpreters…

Asian American Town Hall Forum Saturday, June 7, 2014 Starts at 1:30 PM Japanese American Service Committee 4427 N.Clark Street, Chicago On Saturday, June 7, 2014 Asian American Advancing Justice-Chicago is co-hosting an Asian American Town Hall Forum to discuss the various issues surrounding the Jianqing Klyzek Chicago Police Department brutality case, a case that…

The November Election is fast approaching! ASIA’s currently getting ready to launch our 2014 civic engagement plan starting this summer. We are collaborating with APIAVote on a training to prepare all the volunteers, community leaders and members with tools to increase the leadership and organizing capacity in this upcoming election. We highly encourage all community leaders, organizer,…

  Join ASIA’s FREE Community Legal Education Event (May and June) and learn about employment issues. Next workshop Date: June 17th, 1pm-2:45pm Address: ASIA’s Akron Office (730 Carroll Street) Speaker: Scott Piepho, Esq. Interpreter speaking Burmese and Nepali will be available. Download the flyer HERE. Please help us circulate this information for people in need.…

A message from Immigration Advocates Network: The Immigration Advocates Network invites you to join a free webinar, “Connecting Immigrant Youth to Legal Resources,” on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm Eastern / 3:00 pm Central /2:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Pacific. This webinar is for individuals who work with immigrant youth and want to know more about immigration law and…

The Ohio Commission on Minority Health (OCMH) is hosting a free Capacity Building Training from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Quest Conference Center located at 8405 Pulsar Place in Columbus, Ohio 43240. Training Overview: The Capacity Building Training will enhance the capabilities, skills and knowledge of community-based organizations (CBOs) addressing racial…

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health is recruiting additional candidates to be considered for an upcoming national education campaign, Tips From Former Smokers (TIPS). The CDC is asking for real people who have had life-changing, smoking-related health problems will be featured. You can be assured that all applications will…

Join ASIA in DC on May 6 as we watch our very own Executive Director, Michael Byun President’s Advisory Commission on AAPI’s swearing-in ceremony!! GO MICHAEL! This year, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month theme is “I Am Beyond.” The phrase captures the aspirations of the American spirit and how Americans of…

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with ASIA! We will keep the Northeast Ohio community updated with news & events to take part in all the action. History: May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all…

Consider attending the 2014 National Pacific Islander Violence Prevention Conference, June 11-13, in San Mateo, California! The conference will have workshops and presentations about violence, community collaboration with law enforcement, and breaking the silence. Discounted registration fee, and hotel rooms are available! Don’t miss this special opportunity to set a foundation for the future! Info…

On Friday, May 2, 2014, the Summit Food Policy Coalition will host a community event, free and open to the public. This is part of their “Growing Hope” film series. This week they will screen “Growing Cities”,  focused on the importance of urban agricultural and gardening resources. Those who attend are encouraged to bring a…

Please join the Center for American Progress as they launch a new report series, “The State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,” which examines myriad social and economic indicators and makes recommendations for improving data collection for AAPIs. This series is co-authored with AAPI Data, a project of the University of California, Riverside, and seeks to…

Please take part in a free community event sponsored by Asian Services In Action, Inc. and other community partners. Free Health event for the community: Healthy Eating, Active Living Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2014 Time: 11:00 am –3.00PM Location: India Community Center 12412 Cedar Rd. Cleveland Hts., OH 44106 Activities include: >>>Blood Pressure Screens >>>Presentation…

Join ASIA for this exciting call regarding Voting Discrimination! – RSVP Today Join Advancing Justice | AAJC for a Webinar on Voting Discrimination Civil Rights Organizations Launch VRA for Today Campaign Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is hosting a webinar on the VRA for Today Campaign. Join us to learn more about the campaign,…

“Within its walls all people are created equal – it knows neither wealth nor poverty, creed nor color. It has been one creed – Service for all.” Join Akron General Hospital on April 14, 2014 from 7AM-7PM for a Multicultural Festival. This festival will include ethnic food, cultural displays/posters, music, dance and more! The event…

The Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association as part of Minority Health Month, will sponsor an event at Solon High School tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, 2014 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM. Here are the event details: Event name: Street Dance Style Work Out Open House Event Date: April 6 and April 13 Event Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm…

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On March 31, 2014, ASIA’s Community Legal Education Program in partnership with University of Akron School of Law (Civil Litigation Clinic), Project Learn, and International Institute of Akron provided a legal education workshop. Twenty-eight (28) refugees from Burma and Bhutan were in attendance and learned various issues surrounding tenant/landlord rights and obligations. ASIA’s Community Legal…

 “Fast for Families” is now a bus tour traveling through the United States bringing attention the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The bus will be in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, March 31th at 1PM. All are welcome to attend, and join our brothers and sisters who fasted in Washington DC for Immigration Reform. When: Monday, March…

Join one of our own, as ASIA will be a featured panelist at this year’s MAASU Spring Conference. ASIA Staff, Rui Zhang will be a panelist for the ”Building Power for Yourself and Your Community” workshop. This workshop will focus on the growth of the AAPI community, and discover where AAPIs stand in politics, pop culture,…

 “Fast for Families” is now a bus tour traveling through the United States. The bus will be in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 29th. Join us in welcoming our brothers and sisters who fasted in Washington DC for Immigration Reform. Click here to learn more about the Fast for Families Campaign.  For more information, check out Fast for Families…

WHY? Shed light on the crisis of  family separation due to deportation Stand in solidarity with the fasters who support a humane immigration reform that include path to citizenship and keeps families together by eliminating backlogs and ending deportations WHAT? AAPI Wednesday Fast! with Fast 4 Families WHEN? Every Wednesday during Lent (through April) Sign Up here:…

Join OCA & AACG for the 2014 Spring Awards Gala Celebrate the Year of the Horse with OCA- Columbus and the Asian American Commerce Group. Enjoy a great dinner at the landmark Boathouse Restaurant, formerly Confluence Park. Network with members of OCA, AACG, business leaders, and elected officials. Stay late and dance to the live…