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June 2021 Newsletter View this email in your browser Empowering Our Elders Last month, we partnered with our friends at EM Collective and Meal Forward to hand out hot meals and personal alarms to seniors at the Korean American Senior Citizens League in San Jose. We are grateful for the impactful partnerships in these times when support for vulnerable population is more critical than ever. So far we've given out over 600 alarms to seniors in the South Bay and the East Bay - and our work continues!  Your donations, big and small, make this work possible. Thank you for your continued support. Donate Grantee Spotlight Korean American Community Services This month, we are spotlighting the incredible work of Korean American Community Services (KACS). Through the KACF-SF-funded Bridging Program, KACS has elevated the Korean American senior caregiving landscape in Santa Clara County and beyond by establishing a supportive and equitable work environment for Korean-speaking caregivers through ongoing training and matching compensation programs. Beyond senior support efforts like their Senior Nutrition Program and Wellness Check-ins, KACS also offers civic engagement programs to help individuals to lead full lives as American citizens and cultural programs to help Korean Americans stay connected to their roots. Thank you, KACS, for being a ray of light for our community during the darkest of times and leading the way for our future generations. We are so grateful for all you do. Learn About Our Grantee Partners Meet Associate Board member and dedicated supporter, Hyun Joo Park! Hyun Joo worked tirelessly during the pandemic to address the urgent needs of low-income seniors, putting together care packages with her daughter. In 2020, she put in more than 200 volunteer hours delivering meals to seniors and supporting us as an Associate Board member. Thank you, Hyun Joo, for your dedication to the Korean American community in the Bay Area. We are incredibly grateful for your support. “My mother taught me empathy and humility. She showed me what it meant to be kind and generous. I want to pay it forward and share those lessons with my daughter.” - Hyun Joo Park Meet Our Newest Associate Board Members! The Associate Board (AB) is a group of community-minded professionals who share a commitment to empowering the Bay Area Korean community and serve as ambassadors for KACF-SF. We're thrilled to welcome Jacob, Stephanie, and Jesse aboard!   Stephanie Kim was born and raised on the East Coast and is currently based in San Francisco. She works in Product Marketing at Dolby is passionate about music and other forms of art as a means of storytelling, learning, and connection. Why did you want to join the AB? To join a group of like-minded individuals who care about building a strong Korean-American community and to take on an impactful role in driving community issue awareness, fundraising, and events. One shining light during Covid? Starting weekly Zoom meditation sessions with a friend who I’ve been close to for over 10 years, and who lives across the pond! Favorite Korean food? Yukgaejang  Jacob Han was born in Seoul and grew up in sunny Southern California. He is a Product Manager at PagerDuty where he runs the mobile apps. In his free time, he is probably going to concerts, learning to surf, volunteering as a crisis counselor, or imagining startup ideas.  Why did you want to join the AB? I wanted to join the Associate Board to help the Korean-American community. One shining light during Covid? I was able to get a lot of work done! Favorite Korean food? Gamjatang Jesse Slaton is a data engineer at Tempo originally from Sacramento, where he grew up in a melting pot of various Asian cultures. He enjoys being active through activities like powerlifting and Muay Thai. He is driven by helping others and improving the communities around him.  Why did you want to join the AB? To lend my help as an ally to the community especially in light of the pressure that has been placed on these communities by the pandemic and recent acts of violence. One shining light during Covid? The time it has allowed me to evaluate different life decisions, allowing me to be more purposeful in my actions and how I spend my time. Favorite Korean food? Ddukbokki! I love spicy food! 21 for 2021 Donate today and get a free gift! Make a meaningful impact. Every dollar counts. Become a sustaining KACF-SF donor with a contribution of just $21 a month and ensure that our most vulnerable community members are able to receive the critical programs and services that they need.  Donate now and get a FREE GIFT of Harman JBL wireless bluetooth headphones!  Donate Dokkaebier x KACF-SF Sales of Dokkaebier's special brews support KACF-SF! We’ve teamed up with Youngwon Lee, Associate Board member and CEO of Dokkaebier, to raise funds for our community. Proceeds from TWO custom Korean-inspired craft brews -- Omija Gochugaroo Witbier and Cardamom Milk Stout! -- will support crucial and culturally-competent services for under-resourced Koreans in the Bay Area. Order yours today and get a special invite to a LIVE virtual tasting on Tuesday, 6/29 at 5:30pm with the beermaker himself! Order Today DOKKAEBIER x KACF-SF Virtual Beer Tasting June 29, 2021 5:30~6:30 pm PST Join us for a very special beer tasting and Q&A with Dokkaebier founder Youngwon Lee and KACF-SF Executive Director Lina Park! Order your case today for your exclusive invite to this live virtual tasting. KACF-SF Sixth Annual Gala: Rising Together Saturday, September 25   Save the date for this singular event that celebrates our community and raises funds for the areas of greatest need. This year's theme, "Rising Together," captures our collective strength and vision of unity. Get your tickets today! K-Movie Night : Minari June 22 & 23, 6pm PST The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco is hosting K-Movie Night: Minari at the Fort Mason Flix Drive-in theater. Screening is limited to 100 vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit their event page for registration instructions. COVID-19 Success Stories:  Lessons Learned from the U.S. & Korean Peninsula June 17, 2021 5~6 pm PST Featuring speakers from the U.S. and South Korea, this panel discussion will address lessons learned from South Korea in mitigating COVID-19 and the United States' success in rolling out vaccinations for its citizens.  An Invitation to Nature Sammy Koh Art Exhibition May 1 ~ July 30, 2021 The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco is featuring artworks by artist Sammy Koh. The solo art exhibition will be on display at the reception hall of the Korean Consulate in SF through July 30th. Hello Korea! June 12 & July 17 | 4:30 PM "Hello Korea" is a series of online story time and activities from Ottiya designed to introduce toddlers and young children to Korean Culture. Join them for two virtual hands-on activities this summer!  Shop & Support KACF-SF   The Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (KACF-SF) provides grants and capacity-building assistance to community-based organizations serving the needs of under-resourced Korean Americans in the greater Bay Area. Our mission is to build a vibrant, healthy, and empowered Korean American community. KACF-SF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible. KACF-SF   |   Our Work   |   Donate   |   Volunteer Copyright © 2021 Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.