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General Announcement   October 30, 2018 Job Announcement: Youth Educator  Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.)  is seeking a dynamic Youth Educator to work in the Child, Youth, and Family (CYF) Services Department, Readiness through Expanded Acculturation Development of Immigrant and Refugee Preschool Youth (READY) and the International Community Empowerment Project (ICEP) program. The…

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is grateful for the support of our 2016/2017 fiscal year donors and supporters. Without you support, we wouldn’t be able to serve over 53,000 new Americans on a daily basis. This year, we provided in-kind materials, services and programs that support the many individuals and families across Northeast…

Mrs. Mi and her husband resettled in Akron, Ohio and found jobs working in factories. Mrs. Mi thought that it would be easy to receive a credit card from a bank, but with little credit history, Mrs. Mi was swiftly declined. To her surprise, Mrs. Mi and her husband’s credit score were both zero. Mrs.…

In the coming days, Republicans in the Senate will unveil their secret healthcare bill to undo the Affordable Care Act. Early indications are that the bill will devastate Ohioans, risking healthcare access for hundreds of thousands of families by ending Medicaid expansion and protections for people with pre-existing conditions it is estimated that in Ohio…

Cleveland, OH – Today, we recognized the hundreds of refugee families who came to Northeast Ohio after fleeing warn torn counties as part of World Refugee Day. Most arrive with little to nothing and no access to basic needs such as a home, transportation, food security, or English skills. Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) provides the vital…

International Community Health Center (ICHC) delivers comprehensive, culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare on a sliding scale to all community members, especially those who face economic or language barriers to care. We have two offices, one in the heart of Cleveland’s AsiaTown, and in the Middlebury neighborhood in Akron. We speak your language, and specialize in…

  What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for centuries. Acupuncturists believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your chi. Acupuncture is a way to unblock or influence chi and help it flow back into balance. Acupuncture is done by putting very thin needles into your skin…

Asian Services In Action, Inc.’s 21st Anniversary Annual Gala & Fundraiser is scheduled to take place the evening of October 20, 2017 at the Cleveland State University, downtown Campus. Join us as we promote ‘basic needs’ services that help New American families move towards self-sufficiency. This event comes at a critical time. The current environment makes many…

Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) is currently seeking a culturally minded and enthusiastic part-time human resources professional to serve as their Human Resources Generalist. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will play a key role in leading HR operations and special projects.  The Human Resources Generalist will manage the following day to day…

  Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA) was recently highlighted in Erie Chinese Journal for the success of our 20th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser! Editor-in-Chief Anne Y. Pu did a fantastic job summarizing the 20th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser for readers. We are continually grateful for the support from the community as we continue our dedication…

This week, on May 12, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, DC. Nearly 2,000 community members, federal officials, and guests from over 40 states and the Pacific Islands came together to connect with one other, share their…

Take Action: Call Senator Rob Portman Now and Demand Support of Loretta Lynch’s Immediate Confirmation to be the Next United States Attorney General It has been five months (Nov.8,2014) or 167 days since Loretta Lynch was nominated for United States Attorney General. While her expertise and credentials are universally praised, some members of the U.S.…

“It’s a Sunday morning, and about two dozen 20-somethings and middle schoolers are getting together at Asia Services in Action on Akron’s east side. They’re practicing their Hmong names during a class of what’s called Hmong Ohio Of Tomorrow.” On Monday, Hmong Youth had the opportunity to interview with WKSU, Kent State University’s radio. Nalee…

The Ohio Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council publicly released the 2014 Annual Report. To view the full report, click here.   Overview: 238,292 people – 2.1% of Ohio’s total population are Asian American 49% increase since 2000 128,604 foreign born 33% are of Asian Indian ancestry Median age: 32.5 years Median household income: $64,317 6.7%…

Today, Gov. John Kasich used his line-item veto authority today to kill language that would have targeted out-of-state college students who register to vote in Ohio to quickly obtain in-state licenses and vehicle registrations. He listened to, and stood up for Ohio voters, and ultimately creating better access to the polls. The State Legislature struck…

Please help us spread this message in immigrant communities: This time of year, when you file your income tax returns before the April 15 federal deadline, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) urges you to be careful if a tax preparer offers to also help you prepare and file your immigration forms. Individuals and businesses…

Read the entire article written by Angela Townsend, editor at the Plain Dealer here. ASIA’s International Community Health Center, ICHC, recently received local attention in Cleveland’s very own, The Plain Dealer. The article mentions the following: ICHC – a federally qualified health center that provides services on a sliding fee scale and also takes Medicaid,…

ASIA was one of over 1,500 leading national, state, tribal, and local organizations concerned about the health and well-being of America’s children and pregnant women, wrote to Congressional leaders urging them to to take action as soon as possible to provide a four-year funding extension for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Congress must act…

See the full article here. Congratulations to Michael Byun, ASIA Executive Director, as he was featured on Crains Cleveland last week as a standout leader in the nonprofit industry! Read Micheal’s in-depth interview with Crains Cleveland here.   “As executive director of ASIA, Byun now manages a staff of more than 30 full-time employees and…

Read the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islander’s recap (Click here). Last month, on January 28th nearly 100 community leaders, and residents held an open dialog with over a dozen federal agencies at Ariel International Center in downtown Cleveland for the Mid-west  regional community listening session. ASIA Executive Director, and WHAAPI Commission, Michael…

ASIA’s Lending Circle is making an impact to the community, and media outlets like cleveland.com ASIA was recently mentioned in an article that highlighted the importance of Lending Circle, and the work we’ve accomplished so far. Each member dutifully chips in $100 a month. They take turns collecting the pot, $600. That helped member Kalpana…

Last week, we held our first lending circle class lead by Bishnu Subba and Nar Pradhan, ASIA program assistants. Staff members focused the session on financial literacy. Each year, we experience more of our community members diving into homeowner, which is why it is important that these new homeowners understand the financial language that comes with…

If you know someone who has immigration-related questions, please call ASIA or any non-profit partners listed on this flyer. Also, visit our resources page here for more information on immigration reform.

Lucky Seniors attended yet another exciting night at First Night Akron on New Year’s Eve. First Night Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration family-friendly, alcohol-free that brings the community together to experience a brief moment in time while creating lasting memories. The Lucky Seniors annually participate in First Night Akron providing providing crafts that…

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Manager of Children, Youth and Family Services, Kitty Leung, will air an episode on WJCU.com/ 88.7FM, Sunday, December 28th at 7PM. She will speak about ASIA’s sexual assault and domestic violence program and share more information about the work she is doing through ASIA. Make sure and tune in December 28th at 7PM.

Here are info-graphics and fact sheets about Ebola in the United States. Please share widely across your networks and can help keep our communities aware. Info-graphics                                                   Fact Sheets [English]   …

The 5th annual Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) solidified its status as “the place to be” each year the weekend before Memorial Day, and 93% of CAF survey respondents were likely (23%) or very likely (70%) to visit AsiaTown again in the near future. Whether it was your first time or a not, CAF lived up…

Asian Services In Action, Inc. extends our gratitude to the Asian American Student Association at Denison University. The AAA at Denison University held a fundraising event recently in which all proceeds raised were donated to help the various programs at ASIA. We look forward to further collaborations, and thank the AAA at Denison University for…

We are very excited to announce ASIA Executive Director Michael Byun’s ceremonially sworn in kickoff event! Congrats, Michael! Michael is one of 16 newest appointees to President Obama’s President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs. WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President Joe Biden, highlighting the achievements of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), spoke at the…

Position Available: Program Assistant, Bhutanese/ English Bilingual Location: Cleveland, Ohio Pay Rate: Based on Qualification Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is a growing non-profit multi-services agency with two sites (Akron and Cleveland) serving predominantly low-income, underserved, limited English-speaking Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) immigrant and refugee populations of all ages. Our mission is to empower AAPIs…

Please join Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio, Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown, as they honor four outstanding high school students who have overcome tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic excellence and leadership, while giving back to their communities. Register online at www.cdfohio.org CDF-Ohio_2014 Honoree_Bios  

By Phillip Morris, The Plain Dealer  on March 30, 2013 at 9:00 AM, updated March 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM (Read the original news article here. ) Johnny K. Wu didn’t say it. It’s not his style. The son of a career foreign-service diplomat, Wu, who ownsMedia Design Imaging, a Cleveland production and video company, seems much…

(From Cleveland.com  Read the original news article here.) By James Ewinger, The Plain Dealer  on March 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM, updated March 30, 2013 at 4:52 AM COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio will allow some undocumented immigrants with temporary legal status the right to get driver’s licenses. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles  announced the policy change early…

A Bloomberg article on the study: Governors who refuse to expand their Medicaid programs for the poor may cost employers in their states as much as $1.3 billion in federal fines, a study found. A clause in the 2010 health-care overhaul penalizes some employers when their workers aren’t able to obtain affordable medical coverage through…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published its 2013 Language Access Plan (HHS LAP) ensuring access to the Department’s programs and activities to people with limited English proficiency (LEP). It is available here. The HHS LAP establishes the Department’s policy and strategy for serving persons with LEP and its commitment to…

National South Asian Summit 2013 > In Pursuit of Justice April 19-22, 2013 | Washington, DC Join South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) at the National South Asian Summit 2013 to learn about issues affecting South Asians in the US; build skills to deepen your organization’s work and your individual leadership; connect with government officials and congressional…

From Cleveland.com: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislation to require voters to show a photo ID at polling places, a divisive issue leading up to the 2012 election in Ohio and across the nation, appears ready to make a return appearance in the Ohio House. […] Similar legislation moved through the House in 2011. It required voters…

Voting is now open from February 1 – February 23, 2013 for Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s new Creative Culture Grants program!  The Mobile Encounters project, which will help to revitalize Cleveland’s AsiaTown, is a finalist to receive a grant worth up to $150,000! Vote for Mobile Encounters now at www.Vote4Mobile.com.  If you’re not a Cuyahoga…