We want to see YOU at ASIA’s Fall Gala and Fundraiser! Registration and sponsorships are open NOW for our annual fall #fundraising event where we share a night of dinner, drinks, cultural performances, and games. Get your tickets today! bit.ly/ASIAGala24

This month's Global Cafe is on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and will be online ONLY! Join us to listen to our upcoming speaker share their life experience as a Vietnamese-American volunteer and activist for students in Northeast Ohio. RSVP for FREE at form.jotform.com/240565350854054

Music, comedy, heart, and mental health—Bhutanese Community Association of Akron,Inc. is bringing to Akron, OH the world premiere of Happy Home Studios’ production of HiTLOR, a stage musical about mental health in the Bhutanese community. Learn more at happyhomestudios.org.

On August 21, we pay tribute to our cherished elders on #SeniorCitizenDay, reflecting on their profound respect and admiration. Their wisdom, stories, and guidance enrich our lives.A special shout-out to ASIA’s affiliate, Jin Huo Community, for their dedicated senior services!

Absentee ballots are great because: 🟢You can take your time to go through the ballot and research before casting your #vote 🟢Your friends and family can help translate for you if needed 🟢You can vote at home Visit VoteOhio.gov to learn more!

ASIA's offices and clinics are closed for an all-staff meeting on Friday, August 23. We will reopen on Monday, August 26.

If you’re facing domestic violence, reaching out for support is crucial. You don’t have to face this alone. Help is available. Call ASIA’s Ahimsa to speak with a bilingual advocate. We are here to support you. #youarenotalone

EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICING IS EXTENDED! Support our neighbors while enjoying a glamorous night at ASIA's 2024 Fall Gala & Funraiser. Early bird pricing goes until this Sat, 8/31, for $100 per ticket. Afterwards, tickets will be priced at $125. bit.ly/ASIAGala24

We’re excited to welcome back Summit County WIC to HAPI Fresh this Wednesday! These vouchers can be used in participating farmers markets including HAPI Fresh to purchase homegrown vegetables and fruits. See you there!

In a groundbreaking moment, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team won their first medal in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. We are so happy to celebrate this victory and the inclusiveness of a Refugee Olympic Team!

We have the greatest team! ASIA had their summer all-staff retreat last week. Our organization has +100 staff members who support our social, health, legal, & administrative services so that we can uplift #refugees and #immigrants. It was wonderful to see everyone come together!

Thank you to everyone who visited our tent at AkronPrideFestival this past Saturday! Our social, health, and legal services are here to support people of all ethnicities, statuses, and identities.

We had a wonderful time at One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens to promote civic engagement and hand out free HIV self-test kits! What a beautiful celebration of all the cultures, languages, and creeds that make Cleveland the incredible city that it is.

We are closed for Labor Day on September 2 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3. Happy Labor Day!

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month starts in September. Early detection is crucial for better health outcomes and effective treatment. Cancer can be less scary when you catch it early. Schedule your screening and stay proactive about your health. Let’s prioritize our well-being!

Global Cafe for this month will be on Thurs, 9/26, from 3:30 PM- 4:40 PM! Join us to hear from our speaker, Abdallah, who is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. #GlobalCafe for this month will be in-person and online—RSVP for free! form.jotform.com/240565350854054

HAPI Fresh is so HAPPY to welcome back Produce Perks to our #farmersmarket on our last market day, September 25th! They will be handing out voucher packets that you can use at participating markets including ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Farmer’s Market to purchase homegrown produce.

#GivingTuesday this year is 12/3! We are excited to participate in this global movement to give back to the community and uplift the mission of non-profits around the world. ASIA will participate in raising donations and new volunteers. Will you help us? bit.ly/ASIAgiving

UPDATE: We just got word that Produce Perks have given out all of their vouchers for 2024. We are glad to hear that community members have received the vouchers to purchase fresh produce! However, that means that Produce Perks will no longer come to HAPI Fresh on September 25.

We got our first prize winner for our Civic Engagement trivia game! Visitors of HAPI Fresh have opportunities to answer trivia questions about voting and the election to test their #VoteReady knowledge. This voter is ready for the polls!