Asian Services In Action, Inc.
21st Anniversary Gala Cleveland State University October 20, 2017
Asian Services In Action, Inc. (ASIA, Inc.) is the largest Asian American & Pacific Islander-focused (AAPI) health and social service 501(c)(3) agency in the State of Ohio. For more than 20 years, they have taken on the most challenging tasks to help the underserved, low-income, and immigrant communities in Northeast Ohio and all across the state. Serving over 28,000 individuals and families annual, ASIA is committed to the AAPI community through the various health and social service programs they offered.
On October 20, 2017 ASIA, Inc. held their 21st Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser at Cleveland State University.
The event began with a networking cocktail hour with delicious Asian appetizers and specialty drinks.
Korean Kimbap appetizers
Making sushi
MC's Wayne Wong and Jennifer Auh welcomed the crowd and then told a little bit about themselves and the important mission of ASIA Inc.
Jennifer Auh and Wayne Wong
Jennifer Auh
Wayne Wong
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ASIA Inc. CEO Michael Byun introduced some of the board and key people and told of the need for services in the community and how ASIA Inc. is meeting those needs.
Michael Byun with outgoing ASIA Inc Board members
Michael Byun
After dinner, CEO Michael Byun told of the need for basic services and how ASIA Inc. is meeting those needs not just for Asians but other New Americans.
Michael Byun
Following that there were various fundrasing efforts, live auction, raffle, games and entertainment. Donors were very generous.
MC Jennifer Auh introduced Kultura Filipiniana Dance Troupe. The dancers taught members of the audience some of the steps before performing their colorful dance from the Philippines.
Enjoy some other images from the 21st anniversary ASIA Inc. Gala.
ASIA Inc Gala Volunteers
ASIA Inc Gala Volunteers
Michael Byun, Jennifer Auh and Wayne Wong
Confucius Institute Table
Happy 21st Anniversary
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