Hamayon Yaqobi’s Story – Friendship and Citizenship
(Left to right) Meg Kelvington, Hamayon Yaqobi, and Lt. Col. Mike Kelvington Cleveland, OH – While Hamayon Yaqobi, Senior Operations Manager at ASIA’s International Community Health Center, sat in quiet…
Read MoreThe Fall Session of the Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare® Medical Interpreting Program will start on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Unlock the possibilities, become a qualified medical interpreter! Fall session starts October 10, 2020. Take your first step toward becoming a medical interpreter by registering for the Fall session…
Read MoreManufacturing Space
3922 Prospect Ave. E
Manufacturing | 20,000 sq. ft.
Excellent flex space in the heart of Midtown. 2,000 SQ FT of office & 8,000 SQ FT of warehouse. Easy access from Prospect, with fenced in secured parking and dock.
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2475 East 22nd St.
Office Building | 500-7,000 sq. ft.
The unique location of 2828 Euclid provides residents of the building with proximity to Downtown and all of its amenities at a price point below the typical newer apartments in the central downtown area. The property’s location along the Healthline also affords residents the opportunity to live just a few minutes away from University Circle and all of its cultural amenities. The community consists of 56 lofts on the second, third, and fourth floors of the building. Innerbelt Lofts offers studio, one and two bedroom apartments.
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Seeks a Full-Time Medicial Assistant
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) seeks a highly motivated and bright individual who possesses a diversified set of skills for the Full-Time Medical Assistant – Mid Level position…
Read MoreJob Announcement: Youth Educator
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…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Thanks Supporters of the 2016/2017 Cycle
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…
Read MoreASIA,INC. ASSISTS REFUGEES FAMILIES WITH HOMEOWNERSHIP
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…
Read More#ProtectOurCare And Save The Affordable Care Act
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…
Read MoreMAKE A CONTRUBTION AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT DURING WORLD REFUGEE DAY
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…
Read MoreWE SPEAK ARABIC AND CHINESE – INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
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.…
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (ICHC) NOW OFFERS ACUPUNCTURE
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…
Read MoreTICKETS FOR ASIA'S GALA ON SALE NOW!
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…
Read MoreAPPLY TODAY – ASIA IS HIRING A HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST!
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,…
Read MoreASIA, Inc. Featured In Local Ethnic Newspaper
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…
Read MoreASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION
August 24, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Kim Helms | Project Coordinator khelms@asiaohio.org | 330-535-3263×530 ASIA, INC.’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT FROM GAR FOUNDATION Asian Services In Action,…
Read More10th Annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On May 19th, 2015—the 10th annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day—the Banyan Tree Project will premiere new digital stories from Asians and Pacific Islanders living with or…
Read MoreASIA attends first annual WHIAAPI Summit in DC
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.…
Read MoreCall Senator Rob Portman Now in Support of Loretta Lynch
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…
Read MoreHmong Youth Discuss Cultural History with WKSU
“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…
Read MoreOhio Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council Releases 2014 Annual Report
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…
Read MoreGovernor Kasich Vetoes Portion of Transportation Budget Bill
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…
Read MoreBe Careful of Immigration Scams During Tax Season
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…
Read MoreCleveland Newspaper Features ICHC
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…
Read MoreASIA urges congress to extend Children’s Health Insurance Program – CHIP
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…
Read MoreMichael Byun – Featured on Crains Cleveland as standout leader
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…
Read MoreCleveland Listening Session Recap
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…
Read MoreLending Circle creates huge impact!
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…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
February Is American Heart Month: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? During the month of February, the human heart is seen as the symbol of love. February is American Heart…
Read MoreFull house at first Lending Circle class!
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…
Read MoreImmigration Reform, and what it means to you!
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…
Read MoreLucky Seniors attend First Night Akron!
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…
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Read MoreASIA's Kitty Leung Speaks on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program
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…
Read MoreEbola Resources, Translated
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 …
Read MoreWhat a success! Cleveland Asian Festival draws 38,000!
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…
Read MoreASIA thanks Asian American Student Association at Denison University for generous donation.
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…
Read MoreVice President Joe Biden Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Opening Cermony
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…
Read MoreASIA is looking to hire a Bhutanese/ English Bilingual Program Assistant
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…
Read MoreJoin Children's Defense Fund-Ohio's 2014 Beat the Odds Awards Event
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…
Read MoreCleveland's new ward map is also an open invitation for new political drivers
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…
Read MoreOhio to grant driver's licenses to some undocumented immigrants
(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…
Read MoreWithout Medicaid Expansion, Employers Will Face Higher Tax Penalties
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…
Read MoreWhat does going off the fiscal cliff mean for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their health?
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) presents the first in a webinar series focusing on the fiscal cliff and the implications that the combination of tax increases and…
Read MoreNew HHS Language Access Plan
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…
Read MoreLots of opportunities: MIT Summer Research, Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship and CAPAL Internship Program
MIT Summer Research Experience The Department of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is presently seeking outstanding undergraduates to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program during…
Read MoreNational South Asian Summit 2013: In Pursuit of Justice
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…
Read MoreOhio House may again debate divisive voter photo ID issue
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…
Read MoreVote for Mobile Encounters to Receive a Creative Culture Grant!
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…
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