Self-Sufficiency

Immigrants Living Literate In America (ILLA)

With support from the Knight Foundation’s American Dream Fund, ILLA is a program to engage the newcomer community in civic life and to educate the mainstream community about the assets that immigrant and refugee populations bring to the region.  Workshops and classes start regularly, please contact Mao Vue (mao.vue@asiainc-ohio.org) for additional information.

Newcomers Family Support Center

With support from the Cuyahoga County Commissioners and the United Way of Greater Cleveland, the Center provides TANF eligible and other low-income individuals pre-employment, employment retention, employment development services, and family development services.  The program also conducts assessments for other wrap-around services so individuals and families find stability.  Classes for both adults and high school students start regularly, please contact Susan Wong (susan.wong@asiainc-ohio.org) for additional information.

Click here for Center brochure page 1

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Individual Development Accounts (IDA)

A partnership with the Economic Community Development Institute, the program assists low-income individuals to learn the basics of savings and how to build assets.  IDA accounts are available for those interested in purchasing a home, saving for post-secondary education, and starting a small business.  Eligible individuals who complete the program qualify for grant assistance in the three asset areas.  For more information, contact Joe Lai (joe.lai@asiainc-ohio.org)