The Chinese Professional and Entrepreneur Association (CPEA) will host its fifth annual Lunar New Year Gala on 2/24/2013. Enjoy great Chinese cultural performances by local artists and children Taste delicious Chinese cuisine catered by Siam Cafe Participate in traditional Chinese holiday games Meet old friends and make new friends Find yourself a Chinese name Try…

Social Security Administration’s Disability Determination Process Small Grant Program This grant program awards stipends to graduate students to conduct research on ways to improve the disability determination process for the Social Security Administration’s two disability programs – Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The application processes for SSI and SSDI are…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to attend a free Vietnamese language engagement on the naturalization process. Representatives from USCIS will be on hand to answer your questions in Vietnamese about becoming a U.S. citizen. The training will take place on Thursday, February 21, 2013; 2:00 – 3:30 PM PST, at USCIS…

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) Statement on New York Times’ Article on Asian Americans and Philanthropy Los Angeles, California January 18, 2013 – LEAP is enthused by the New York Times’ recent publication of Mr. Kirk Semple’s article titled: “Asian-Americans Gain Influence in Philanthropy”, shedding light on an issue very little known and…

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On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the U.S. Justice Department Office for Victims of Crime and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are co-sponsoring a one-hour Web Forum discussion on best practices for providing services to runaway youth and victims of human trafficking. Fiona Mason and Danny Stewart of Safe Horizon will co-host the session.…

From the ‘Prepare for the Health Insurance Marketplace’ page of HealthCare.gov: When key parts of the health care law take effect in 2014, there’ll be a new way for individuals, families and small businesses to get health insurance. Whether you’re uninsured, or just want to explore new options, the Marketplace will give you more choice…

Jose Antonio Vargas Author of “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” Town Hall Speaker Series 2012-2013 February 25, 2013 6:00 p.m. The Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square 1519 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH Don’t miss this Town Hall Speaker Series lecture by Jose Antonio Vargas in Cleveland.  Vargas is the author of “My Life as an Undocumented…

Take this short survey and help the Akron Fire Department improve their services, including smoke alarm installation, free home inspections, and a CPR training program for Akron residents. All City of Akron residents are invited to click here to fill out this three-minute survey.  

ASIA celebrated the arrival of 2013 with the Akron community at First Night Akron at Lock 3!  Check out the photos:

Download the online version here Printed copies are on the stands: please pick up your free copy today January Issue Highlights: Massive Protests in India Over Delhi Rape Narendra Modi’s Third Victory in Gujarat Hinduism Third Largest Religion in the World Sachin Tendulkar  Retires from One-Day Cricket PLUS THE REGULAR FEATURES:  Quotes,  Quiz,  Community News, Humor,  Riddles,  Immigration, News from…

The Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA) will hold its traditional Annual India Republic Day Dinner on  at 5:45 p.m. at the . Join FICA for great food, entertainment and a look at “Our Legacy in NE Ohio”! When: Saturday, January 26, 2013 5:45 p.m. Where: Embassy Suites Hotel 5800 Rockside Rd.…

ASIA has added an Environmental Health section on its Health Care & Health Policy page.  Check out some great resources from Cleveland’s Environmental Health Watch: Environmental Health Watch (EHW) Resources Popular downloadable resources from EHW on asthma triggers, pest control, lead poisoning, and more.

In response to the tragic Sandy Hook elementary school shootings in Newtown, CT, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has prepared a new fact sheet on early warning signs and treatment for mental illness in children. Click here for the full fact sheet with links to additional information. The fact sheet is also available…

In fall 2012, an advanced sociology class on poverty, welfare and social justice at John Carroll University (JCU) conducted an evaluation of the Asia Dream School (also known as the West CAM Program); a youth after school enrichment and drug prevention program of Asian Services In Action (ASIA). The Asia Dream School (also known as…

New resources related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals are now available on ASIA’s Citizenship and Immigration Resources page: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) On June 15, 2012, President Obama signed a memo calling for deferred action for certain undocumented young people who came to the U.S. as children and have pursued education or…

New resources from Advocates for Ohio’s Future on the potential expansion of Medicaid in Ohio under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or health care reform: Medicaid Expansion Webinar (December 2012) A crash course on the potential impact of Medicaid expansion on communities and the economy in Ohio. Fact Sheet: Medicaid Expansion Strengthens Ohio…

The December 2012 issue of United States Citizenship & Immigration Services’s (District 13) community newsletter is now available!  Click here to catch up on what’s happening at the USCIS Cleveland field office, application processing timeframe, and more.

The December 2012 issue of The Lotus is now available online!  Check out their coverage of the Cleveland launch of A Community of Contrasts: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the Midwest, 2012 on page 4! Click here to print or save your free digital copy. The Lotus is a free monthly publication of…

The Comparative American Studies Program at Oberlin College presents: Community Research Symposium Saturday, December 8th, 10am-4pm Oberlin Depot 240 South Main Street Oberlin, OH  Free and open to the public.  Click here for a symposium schedule.

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) and Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations presents a free webinar focusing on the impact of the “fiscal cliff” on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.  Click here to register! Thursday, December 6th 9-10am HST / 1-2pm PST / 4-5pm EST The expert panel will…

The Chinese Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association is hosting a Seminar for Tax Planning. When: 12/16/2012 2 pm to 4 pm Where: Great Wall Enrichment Center 6545 SOM Road, Solon, OH 44139 Who: Everyone is welcome How: RSVP at http://new.evite.com/l/O63CNLA7UJ You might be a highly paid professionals, doctors, accounting, lawyers, engineers, high-tech researchers. You might be low…

 Presidential Pearl Gala January 20, 2013 Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington D.C. The Presidential Pearl Gala is the premier Asian American Pacific Islander ball for the inaugural activities.  The ball was sold out in 2009 with 1500 attendees. The Presidential Pearl Gala will bring together members of Congress, Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders, entrepreneurs,…

Asian Cultural Night at “The Q” SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2013 CLEVELAND v. HOUSTON CAVS GAME TIP-OFF: 7:30PM Cavaliers Scarf Giveaway Join people from all over the world at “The Q” on January 5th with the Houston Rockets (and Jeremy Lin!) in town. On December 28th The KI Demo Team from the Karate Institute of Mentor,…

Planning has begun for the 2013 Cleveland Asian Festival (May 18-19, 2013)!  Volunteer at committee level and make a difference.  Please join the 2013 Cleveland Asian Festival committee meeting on Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 1pm at the Asian Town Center, 2nd Floor, Miega¹s Party Room (3820 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114). Questions?  Call 216-539-4634 See…

The Filipino American Millennium Society of Ohio invites the community to a New Year’s Eve Celebration! Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg 8971 Wilcox Drive (I-480 and SR-82) When: December 31, 2012 Cost: $50 per person $35 for children 12 and under Attire: Formal Enjoy an evening of fun – sumptuous dinner, dance, entertainment, party favors,…

Click here to download this job listing. Position Available: Coordinator, Cultural Outreach and Promotion Location: Cleveland, Ohio Pay Rate: Based on qualifications (approx. 30-40 hrs./wk.) Asian Services In Action (ASIA) is a growing non-profit multi-service agency with two sites (Akron and Cleveland) serving predominantly low-income, underserved, limited English-speaking Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) immigrant…

Register now for the 6th Ohio Asian American Health Conference, running from Friday, December 7th – Saturday, December 8th.  Proudly hosted by the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) at the University Toledo College of Medicine, the theme for this year’s conference is Journey to a Healthier Future.  Experts in the medical and healthcare fields…

LAKEWOOD – In recognition of World AIDS Day (December 1, 2012), ASIA will be offering free, confidential HIV screenings on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Lakewood Madison Library Lower from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health will also provide flu shots to visitors age 6 months and over from…

Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) The MAVNI program which allows certain legal, non-citizen to enlist in the Army and apply for expedited citizenship without obtaining a green card. Eligible individuals may participate in MAVNI through one of two tracks: 1) Language Recruits; and 2) Healthcare Professionals. MAVNI Fact Sheet for Language Recruits…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been accepting “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) applications for just over two months.  As of October 10, USCIS has received almost 180,000 applications and has approved 4,591 applications. Large numbers of young Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are applying – over 7,400 as of September 12.  So…

There’s still space availability for a special training on Strengthening Military-Civilian Community Partnerships to Respond to Sexual Assault.  The registration deadline and scholarship application deadline has been EXTENDED through this Friday, October 26th. The training is FREE and there are scholarships available for travel and lodging.  Click here to learn more about scholarships.  Click here…

Presidential Debate Watch Party Monday, October 22, 2012 Presented by the OCA Cleveland Chapter in partnership with MotivAsians, Asian Services In Action (ASIA), and Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) Kindly RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/OCAclevelandWatchPartyOct22 Join us earlier for a Get Out The Vote phone banking party 4-8 p.m. To volunteer, sign-up at http://doodle.com/zbr7wgptfghi4t7p 8 p.m. Doors…

WHERE DO THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES STAND IN THE LATEST POLLING RESULTS? In mid-September, the National Asian American Survey reported that nearly one-third of Asian American likely voters were undecided on the presidential race, and that those who had made up their minds favored Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 43% to 24%. Since then, national…

Educate Yourself on Where the Candidates Stand on Issues Impacting Asian American & Pacific Islander Voters Click on the logos to review the materials created by each presidential campaign specifically for the AAPI voter, including information in Chinese, Hindi, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.           *Neither APIAVote nor ASIA endorses or supports any…

In partnership with APIAVote, ASIA and the Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland (OCAGC)sponsored a watch party for the first presidential debate on October 3, 2012.  Held at the residence of Ray and Barbara Hing of Solon, OH, the ASIA and OCAGC presidential debate watch party was one of several similar events covered in…

Electoral votes in Ohio were decided by a 4.0% margin in 2008.  Asian & Pacific Island Americans make up 2.0% of the state’s population. YOUR VOICE COUNTS.  VOTE EARLY OR AT THE POLLS ON NOV. 6.  VOTE.