Welcome to Asian American Community Services

Asian American Community Services is a non-profit organization serving the Asian community in central Ohio. Since its founding in 1976, the AACS has experienced many dynamic changes and growth. We promote community ownership in all programs. We strive to mobilize grassroots involvement, cultivate programs that are community-driven, and emphasize cultural competency in all aspects of service. Since 1976, we have provided services to empower the diverse Asian community of central Ohio and meet its ever-changing needs.

ESL classes begin August 25.

Thu, 2008/08/07 - 1:25pm
ESL classes Course Description and Schedule for Fall 2008 available on line. Enroll NOW.

Family Support Program featured in Columbus Foundation website

Thu, 2008/07/03 - 8:56am
Currently featured in the Connect section of Columbus Foundation website, The Family Support program targets low-income families, many who are recent immigrants. Staff provide case management and crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and hate crimes. Clients receive legal accompaniment, job and housing search assistance, and community education. www.columbusfoundation.org/connect/pprojects.aspx

GenerAsian neXt Youth Leadership Conference

Tue, 2008/06/24 - 12:34am
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 9:00am -7:30pm
Location: The Ohio State University Agricultural Administration Building 2120 Fyffe Road Columbus, Ohio 43210

GenerAsian NeXt Youth Leadership Conference is designed to empower Asian American middle school and high school students in Ohio. The goal of the youth conference is to foster leadership skills within Asian American/minority youth by exploring their self identity and by providing tools to be positive role models in their community. We invite all Asian youth, their parents and frients to come join the fun activities, learn about new culture and get to know others!

Please contact: Eve Quine Slosser (614)220-4023 ext 233 eve@aacsohio.org for more information.

Please Clink HERE to download brochure | Volunteer Registration Form

Click here to download flyer!


Summer HAY begin June 25, 2008

Mon, 2008/06/23 - 10:46pm

Location: 4100 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 3:30 to 7:30pm (for 6 to 12 yrs olds)
   Thursdays, 3:30 to 7:30pm (for 13 to 18 yrs olds)
    Saturdays: 2:00 to 4:00pm (ESL Only; for kids 6 to 18 yrs old)

To Register a child, contact: Youth & Family Services Department 220-4023 ext. 233 or HAY@aacsohio.org

To Volunteer, contact: A.T. Nguyen (ANguyen@aacsohio.org, 220-4023 ext. 231)

click HERE to download Flyer

Spring AACScoop Published

Fri, 2008/05/16 - 5:47pm
Click here to read the Spring 2008 and previous issues of the AACScoop!

Save The Date: Asian Health Fair 2008

Fri, 2008/04/25 - 10:22am

The Asian Health Fair 2008 will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave. The event will feature free health screenings and information including, but not exclusive to:

-Blood Pressure -Diabetes -Cholesterol -Mammography -Clinical Massage- Dental Health -Hepatitis B -Nutrition- End of Life Care- Chiropractic Services - Acupuncture -Hearing-

FREE INTERPRETING FOR MANY ASIAN LANGUAGES

Call Emily at 614-220-4023 x223 for more details!

Click on the Flier Below!

Free Female Health Screenings

Wed, 2008/02/06 - 10:43am

The Asian Health Initiative Free Clinic is offering free pap smear screenings for cervical and ovarian cancer as well as free clinical breast exams by appointment only on Monday, February 11th, 2008 from 5:30-8:00. Appointments are limited. Please call KT at 614-220-4023 x227 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Interpretation services will be provided for asian languages.

Cambodian Community Health Workshop

Wed, 2008/02/06 - 10:37am

The Asian Asthma Prevention Program and the Asian Women Think Pink Program will present a free Cambodian Community Health Workshop on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 3:00 to 5:00 at Briggs Road Baptist Church (3231 Briggs Rd, Columbus OH 43204). 

 Free presentations on Asthma 101: Prevention and Control and Breast Cancer Prevention with demonstration of breast self-exams will be given.  Raffle prizes will be given and refreshments will be served.  Call Emily Blackie  at 614-220-4023 x223 or Kai-Lun Hwang at 614-220-4023 x 225 for more information.

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