ABCD provides innovative, timely programs that promote upward mobility and a higher quality of life for people and communities. AACA has taken a leadership role in workforce development, delivering high quality training that leads to promising careers. Our English classes continue to prepare newcomers for higher education and employment. Our Mandarin immersion childcare center is the first of its kind in New England.

Give it a 3. The place is popular with the Asian people when it comes to desserts. Got the durian snowdae.

Boston is home to over 63, Asian residents, representing 9. Asian immigrants tend to underutilize health care services, and often lack the information, time, or resources necessary to practice preventive health maintenance. This can be attributed in part to cultural differences and linguistic barriers, as well as financial concerns, such as lack of health insurance. The AHI identifies public health issues of particular prevalence or concern to the local Asian community and seeks to work collaboratively with community-based organizations to help address those health issues in a culturally and linguistically appropriate setting. Since its inception, funded programs and projects have addressed: tuberculosis, hypertension, hepatitis B, chronic disease prevention, domestic and family violence, smoking cessation and prevention, and the importance of primary care and understanding the American health care system, among other health issues.