Events to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

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Plus, meet our newest scholarship recipients + try Minari-inspired beer!

May 2021 Newsletter View this email in your browser AAPI Heritage Month   May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Although we know that AAPI stories and people belong no matter what month it is, we are delighted to share events taking place this month that highlight AAPI contributions and achievements. To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we are learning about the rich history by watching documentaries, reading books by AAPI authors, supporting AAPI-owned businesses, and donating to organizations serving under-resourced AAPI communities. Tag us on social media with our handle @kacfsanfrancisco and share how you're celebrating AAPIHM!   Scroll down to the Upcoming Events section to learn more about programming from our community partners in the arts, film, advocacy, and AAPI history. Congratulations, Ellie and Rachel! Our 2021 Karen Ha Scholarship recipients Ellie Kim is passionate about environmental sustainability and the performing arts. She's been involved in marching band, symphony, and Korean traditional dance. In her free time, Ellie enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, and reading webtoons. This fall, she will be heading to UC Davis this fall to study environmental engineering so that she can be part of creating a more sustainable future for all.  Rachel Kim plans to pursue a degree in psychology at UC Santa Barbara. She cares deeply about educational equity and policy, and she hopes to channel that energy into a career in academia or at an NGO. Among other activities, she served as president of the Cupertino Youth Activity Board from 2018-2021. Rachel likes cats, bullet journaling, and exploring places with her friends.  We are proud to welcome these two talented students into our KACF-SF family, and we wish them luck as they pursue their dreams of higher education! Learn More Meet our first monthly sustaining donors, Yujin and Tony Franco! As a member of the 2020 Community Grants Committee, Yujin utilized her professional and personal experiences to help determine the best solutions for the most critical needs. In January 2021, she and Tony became our first monthly recurring donors, inspiring our team to launch the $21 for 2021 campaign! Thank you, Yujin and Tony Franco, for your dedication to the Korean American community in the Bay Area. We are incredibly grateful for our generous donors like you who make it possible for us to address the needs of our most vulnerable populations.  Donate Today KACF-SF’s grantmaking program supports organizations on the front lines providing critical social and mental health services for low-income Korean Americans, such as the expansive work of the Korean Community Center of the East Bay. Through their Mental Health Asian Pipeline Program (MHAP), KCCEB serves as a hub for Master of Social Work students to gain immersive experiences and on-the-ground training, equipping them with the cultural competency to serve the mental health care needs of Korean American and other Asian populations.  KCCEB's Yeri Shon stressed the interconnectedness of the issues facing our most vulnerable populations and how a single issue cannot be addressed in isolation. KCCEB takes on a holistic approach to their programs encompassing community health access, mental health wellness, senior wellness, and immigration legal services. During the pandemic, they quickly mobilized to meet the needs of vulnerable populations facing food insecurity and financial hardship. A heartfelt thank you to KCCEB for the vital work you do for our community! Click below to learn more about our grantee partners! Learn More 21 for 2021 Donate today and get a free gift! Make a meaningful impact. By becoming a sustaining KACF-SF donor with a contribution of just $21 a month, you are supporting critical programs and services for our most vulnerable community members. Donate now to get a free gift of Harman JBL wireless bluetooth headphones.  Donate Try Refreshing Minari Beer Sales of Dokkaebier's special brew support KACF-SF and KoreanAmericanStory.org It all starts with a seed, an idea, a starting point, the beginning of something great... Our favorite craft brewer Dokkaebier has created a beer inspired by Lee Isaac Chung's lyrical award-winning film, Minari. The beer combines the earthiness of minari (water celery) and the brightness of citrus. Proceeds of sales support KACF-SF and KoreanAmericanStory.org. Order Today APA Heritage Month Throughout May 2021   To Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in San Francisco, our friends at APA Heritage Foundation have organized an Online Celebration Guide to showcase the broad range of virtual and outdoor programs offered throughout the month of May. Day Against Bullying and Hate May 18, 2021 1-2:30 pm PST   Join us on May 18th to commemorate what would have been Vincent Chin's 66th birthday for the virtual program UNITED WE STAND, which will feature special guests and performances. 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 now through July 30th. Kinema AAPI Storytellers Festival May 3 ~ May 31, 2021   In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Kinema is hosting the 1st Annual AAPI Storytellers Festival.  Proceeds support the AAPI Community Fund.  Join us on May 26th at 5pm PST as our Executive Director, Lina Park co-hosts the screening of Try Harder! alongside director Debbie Lum.   Hello Korea! May 22, 2021, 4:30 PM PST "Hello Korea" is a series of online story time and activities from Ottiya designed to introduce young children to Korean Culture. On May 22nd, they will be retelling the classic folktale of Heungbu and Nolbu in English! Learning How Korean Americans Shaped History: Part II May 26, 2021 4:00 PM PST   In this second half of the two-part series on events and key figures that shaped "Korean America", Dr. Stephanie Han will pick up at the end of the Korean War period and take us through the rapid changes in immigration to the LA Riots "SAIGU" and the present day.   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! 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.