The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) invites you to join our Google Hangout in Vietnamese on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm ET. One in five Vietnamese Americans lacks health insurance. With over half of all Vietnamese Americans report speaking English less than very well, Vietnamese Americans are among…

Please join the Asian community for an important nonpartisan forum on Nov. 1st at 6pm at Asian Town Center. You’ll have a chance to meet the Ward 7 City Council Candidates, learn about their plans for AsiaTown and ask questions!

A message from OCA Greater Cleveland: Reserve your tickets today for an exclusive screening of the documentary, Linsanity on Monday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cinemark in Valley View, Ohio.   For Reservations, go to:  http://www.tugg.com/go/pugyjo#.UlTQJ9mCSIs.gmail Check out the trailer and share anywhere and everywhere: http://youtu.be/q14ooGPJZBs As an independent film, we are relying…

A message from Akron Canton Foodbank and Main Street Gourmet: What: No Muffin Left Behind Sale Where: Akron Canton Regional Foodbank 350 Opportunity Parkway Akron, OH 44307 When: Saturday, November 9, 2013 9 am till Noon Why: A chance for Main street Gourmet to sell some of our “slightly imperfect” products for $1.25 per pound…

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The Advancing Justice Conference is just 42 days away! Here are some important deadlines to keep in mind: Win FREE registration: Enter your photo in the “Advancing Justice Is …” Photo Contest by October 11 and you’ll have a chance to win FREE registration to the conference (worth up to $275!). Visit the Asian Americans Advancing Justice…

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) hosted a viewing party for USCIS Chinese Public Engagement: Jiao Liu event on September 26, 2013, where more than twenty Chinese-speaking community members were in attendance.  In addition to this nationwide engagement, USCIS community relations officer provided an information session on naturalization process and a naturalization mock interview to…

Come join a coalition of diverse Clevelanders to raise consciousness to eliminate Violence again Women. Sunday, September 22, 2013 @The Old Stone Church, 91 Public Square (Downtown) and a Ceremonial Walk around Public Square

Join Asian American Community Alliance’s Second Annual Music & Medicine Conference! Time: October 4, 2013             8:00 am-3:30 pm Location: Crossroads Community Church   3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati OH 45209 Don’t miss out the chance to get educated about  the power of music as a healing modality. <Download Here>

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a free Chinese-language engagement on the naturalization process. USCIS representatives will be available to answer your questions in Chinese about becoming a U.S. citizen. Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Eastern) Participate: USCIS Viewing Party Hosted by ASIA-Cleveland Office…

Akron General Heart & Vascular Center is offering free heart & vascular screenings on September 21, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. <Download the flyer here>

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International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) End of Summer Program Party July 25,2013  Findley CLC 65 W. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron 44310 Lunch 12:00 noon  The last day for the ICEP summer program will be Thursday, July 25. The students will come to the program as usual at 9:00am. They are to bring food (enough for 12…

We are waiting for the graphic design. But we can’t wait to share with you… Please SAVE THE DATE: November 15, 2013 at Ariel International Center. Join our 2013 Gala and Fundraiser-last year we had Asian Cuisine Buffet, Martial Arts, Hmong Girls Dance, raffle (and more)… This year, it will be more enjoyable… And most…

“Staying Healthy: Reducing the risk of cancers” This is a free educational workshop on preventable cancers. Learn some of the top cancers that can be preventable in your community and specific lifestyle changes that can be taken to reduce the risk of getting these cancers. Presenters:  Sharon Teel, LD/DTR            …

SAVE THE DATE: September 14th, 1 pm-8 pm. Location: Lock 3, Downtown Akron. Join the Second Global Village Festival of Greater Akron and enjoy a celebration of International and ethnic diversity in our community! Free admission. Free parking. Don’t miss out this great event ! <Download the Flyer Here>

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland in partnership with ASIA will hold a FREE naturalization clinic: Come to this clinic if you are an LPR seeking information and help with the naturalization/citizenship process! Date and time: TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013                                     5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Legal Aid’s Cleveland Office1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland…

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A message from Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF): May 20, 2013 WASHINGTON—To commemorate National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on May 19, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released an in-depth report to call attention to the continuing lack of data available on Asian American, Native Hawaiian…

1. Asia Town Flea Market Date and Time: Begins April 15, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location:  6202 St. Clair Avenue (maker classes) and Norwood Avenue at St. Clair (the flea) Details: Open flea market with wonderful handmade goods and food vendors to shop from! For more information: St. Clair Superior Development Corporation…

A Message from APPEAL (Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leaders): NYC Smoke-Free has made a video available on smoke-free housing strategies in New York City. In the presentations, partners from the NYC coalition, including Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), the Community Service Society of New York, and the New York Public Interest Research…

A message from Area Agency on Aging 10b Inc. We received word late Friday that the House definitely does not have the votes to pass Medicaid expansion. AARP and many human service organizations are doing an all-out push to impact House members. AARP is running ads in the media in the western part of the…

A letter from Summit County ADM Support Committee: Are you up for the challenge? On Saturday, May 18, the ADM Recovery Challenge, a Subway Series 5K obstacle course event, will bring together runners, competitors, and individuals and families who are looking for a fun way to support the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and…

Currently there are considerable discussions at the federal level about immigration reform. One of the key areas of debate is family immigration (sponsorship of relatives to immigrate to the United States) and on the specifics of who is and who is not included as part of the provisions that are being discussed. IMPACT ON THE…

The Lower 9: A story of Home is a documentary showcasing four determined Lower-Ninth-Ward residents who share their most intimate stories of home, as they resume their lives over seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged their neighborhood. The individual’s stories find voice in a narrative that intersperses contemporary interviews, abstract cinematography of destruction, and powerful…

One Ohio Now is hosting a Town Hall forum on the Ohio Budget on March 25 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Main Akron Library. There will be elected officials, policy experts, (AND FOOD). Full details are available at: www.OneOhioNow.org/register

UPCOMING EVENTS On Thursday, March 14, 1:30pm EST, the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security will hold a hearing titled The Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law.  Click here for more information and to watch the live webcast. On Monday, March 18, 2:00pm EST, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled How Comprehensive…

APPEAL is excited to announce the official launch of its video contest, ““Health Starts…Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play.” The contest is targeted for youth to participate in and two winners will be chosen from 2 different age groups, each with a cash prize of $250.00. Deadline for submission of entries: April 5, 2013, at…

April 19, 2013 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 4020 E. Fifth Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 Guest Speaker D.J. Ida, Ph.D. No Registration Fee Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by: Asian Services In Action, Inc. The Ohio State University Asian-American Community Service Council

Complimentary, Celebrating Bringing the Gift of Yourself and Your Soul Sisters! Tuesday, March 12th 7pm Hsin-ya’s House 8867 Blitzen Road North Canton, Ohio 44720 A message from Sat Nam: This is a yoga workshop which takes place in Hsin-ya’s  home and will be a Women’s Circle, intimate and nurturing. The workshop will be focusing on…

with Honorable Mrs Nirupama Rao Ambassador of India to the United States Friday March 29th 2013 at 6pm at the Skyline Lake Room, Ariel international Center, 1163 East 40th Street, Cleveland  ASIA’s board member, Radhika Reddy is organizing the Ambassador of India Dinner Reception. $45 per person, $40 (current FICA member) RSVP required – No later than March 25, 2013 216/791-FICA(3422) or…

—————with Secretary of State Husted————— March 12, 2013 | 4:00pm St. Paul AME Church 1250 S. Hawkins Ave Akron, OH 44320 Join the Ohio Organizing Collaborative in a sustained dialogue about access to voting in Ohio. If you have questions about the way voting was handled in 2012, or want to know about the future of election law…

April 23, 2013 1:00pm – 5:30 pm The Riffe Building, 31st Floor 77 S. High St, Columbus, OH 43215 A summit coordinated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Ohio, the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission, the Asian and Pacific Islander Advisory Council, and the Columbus Community Relations Commission  For this event, they…

Join Medicaid expansion on Thursday, March 14 from 11:30 am to 1 pm for the Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Extravaganza. During this event, the Ohio Coalition for Healthy Communities will be honoring Ohio Governor John Kasich for his commitment to helping Ohio citizens by extending Medicaid to 138% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, many prominent Ohioans will…

A message from APPEAL (Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy & Leadership): APPEAL is excited to announce the launch of the new video contest, “Health Starts…Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play.” For this contest, youth and young adults aged 13-24 are encouraged to submit original videos that highlight the presence and impact of tobacco and food/active living in their…

May Chen, ASIA’s Co-founder and Executive Director Emeritus is awarded The University of Akron’s Alumni Honor. Please join this event to celebrate with her if you are interested. For more information, please click here Join us in honoring distinguished  Alumni and Friends Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6 p.m. Dinner | 7 p.m. Program Hilton Akron/Fairlawn…

TELL YOUR STORY!  Has the family immigration system failed you? Has it helped reunite your family? Has a family member you sponsored contributed to your community? Tell your story!  Help put a human face on the fight for immigration reform. America’s family immigration system is broken:  huge backlogs keep families waiting as long as 10…

A letter from the Summit County ADM Support Committee:                  Are you up for the challenge?                 We are asking you to consider a sponsorship for our inaugural signature event this May, the ADM Recovery Challenge, a Subway Series 5K challenge obstacle…

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Keynote: Priscilla Huang, JD   Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum   REGISTRATION NOW OPEN   See our website for more details!   Please contact Shelley Mo (shelley.mo@mssm.edu) or David Ku (david.ku@mssm.edu) with any questions

The Northeast Ohio Medicaid Expansion Coalition, the Akron Canton Medicaid Expansion Coalition, and the Mental Health Advocacy Coalition are excited to announce that Amy Rohling McGee, President of the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO), will be presenting at a joint meeting on the recent report addressing the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Ohio.  This report was conducted…

  Illinois Immigrant Integration Summit Malcolm X College – 1900 W. Van Buren 9:00am – 1:00pm – Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 Join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights for the Illinois Immigrant Integration Summit.  Please visit http://www.icirr.org/summit for workshop descriptions, registration, and more information.  All workshops are free to the public! – DOORS OPEN AT…