EVENTS & CALENDAR
11th Anniversary of the Founding of KACF-SF
The Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (KACF-SF) was founded in 2014 by thirteen women who recognized the critical needs in the greater Bay Area and realized the potential of philanthropic giving among Korean Americans.
Lunar New Year (Snake)
The year 2025 corresponds to the 42nd year in the sexagenary cycle, the Year of Eulsa, the Year of the Blue Snake. Historically, the snake has been regarded as a cautious and agile animal before facing challenges, known to be the wisest and most adept at responding to its environment among the twelve zodiac animals.
Getting Started on Your Philanthropy Journey
Join KACF-SF for a panel on volunteerism, board service, and philanthropy, inspiring Korean Americans to give back to their communities.
Ladies of KACF-SF Tea Party
You are warmly invited to join us for a delightful afternoon tea party at Sunny Song’s home in Los Altos. Come meet other beautiful ladies of KACF-SF for an elegant affair featuring fine teas, delectable finger sandwiches, and indulgent sweets. Embrace the charm of the occasion by donning your most romantic tea party attire, and immerse yourself in an afternoon of meaningful conversations and new connections. We look forward to sharing this exquisite experience with you.
15 guests maximum, $300 per person
Hosted by Sunny Song, So Yong Park and Jane Choe.
Asian Heritage Night at Chase Center
Join the Golden State Warriors as they square off against the Sacramento Kings on Asian Heritage Night at the Chase Center.
KACF-SF French Wine Tasting & Dinner
Indulge in an exquisite wine-tasting and dinner event, on March 22nd, 2025, showcasing premier white Burgundies from Puligny-Montrachet and aged Bordeaux from Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Guided by Justin Grover, owner of Fine Wines International, renowned for its exquisite French selections, you'll delve into the nuances of these exceptional wines and discover the perfect culinary pairings to elevate your tasting experience.Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a budding enthusiast, all are welcome to join this immersive journey through the finest French wines. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your palate and deepen your appreciation for the art of wine and food pairing.
KACF-SF Disco Dance Party
Back by popular demand! Join us at the KACF-SF Disco Dance Party! Get ready to time-travel to the era of disco balls, bell-bottoms, and glittering lights as we bring the groovy vibes of the '70s back to life. Join us for an electrifying night filled with endless dancing and contagious energy, fueled by the greatest hits of the disco era.
Dress to impress in your most dazzling disco attire and prepare to shine under the shimmering lights. Everyone is welcome to boogie the night away and create unforgettable memories! You won't want to miss this!
2025 Annual Hana Gala
The Hana Gala is the flagship event of the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (KACF-SF), held annually to celebrate the local Korean community, gather Korean philanthropists, and fundraise to support the most critical needs of Koreans. It is the largest event of its kind on the West Coast.
Korean Heritage Night at Oracle Park
Celebrate the vibrant Korean culture and community during Korean Heritage Night at Oracle Park! This special event promises rich traditions, delicious food and exciting baseball action as the Giants host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Partial proceeds from each Special Event ticket will benefit the local Korean American community.
National Liberation Day of Korea (광복절)
The National Liberation Day of Korea is a public holiday celebrated annually on 15 August in both South and North Korea. It commemorates the day when Korea was liberated from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule by the Allies in 1945. The day also coincides with the anniversary of the founding of South Korea in 1945.
In South Korea, it is known as Gwangbokjeol (Korean: 광복절; lit. The Day the Light Returned). The name Gwangbokjeol uses the term “restoration” (복; bog) instead of “independence” (독립; dongnip) to emphasize that Korea had been independent for years prior to Japanese rule.
Korean Teen Parent Seminar
한국 부모 교육 프로그램은 미국에서 청소년을 양육하는 한국 부모님들이 겪는 독특한 도전 과제를 해결하고, 효과적인 양육 전략을 제공하기 위해 설계된 프로그램
·프로그램 제목: 청소년 부모 교육 세미나
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대상: 청소년을 양육하는 한국계 부모님 또는 부모 교육에 관심 있는 분들
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일정: [2/19~3/19 매주 수요일 오전 10:00~11:30 까지 (총 5회)]
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강사: 배 주은 (Counselor), 김 미나 (LCSW, PPSC), 신 보라 (KCS Clinic 소아과 의사), 박 카렌 (Lead Care Manager), FSP Project Focus (청소년/아동 상담 프로그램)
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장소: [via Zoom]
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등록 정보: [Contact 714-449-1125 or jebae@kcsinc.org]
National Korean American Day
Korean American Day honors the contributions of the Korean American community to the United States and commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants on January 13, 1903. In 2005, the U.S. Senate and House passed resolutions by unanimous consent expressing support for the goals and aspirations of Korean American Day, which is also celebrated by numerous states and municipalities.
In the photo, Rose Paik (center) with her mother (left) and elder sister (right) at the Angel Island Immigration Station, 1914. This is the only known photo of Korean immigrants on Angel Island. Courtesy of Irvin Paik.
Our Story. Our Voice. A Townhall for Korean Americans
The Bay Area K-Coalition presents "Our Story, Our Voice," a public event encouraging civic engagement within the Korean American community ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The event will feature two parts: a panel discussion with Korean American influencers and storytellers who will share their experiences and journeys in using their platforms to tell their stories and emphasize the importance of our voices. The second part of the event will be a screening of "Songs of Love from Hawai'i," an acclaimed documentary directed by Korean American filmmaker Jinyoung Lee, which explores intergenerational storytelling and highlights the visibility of Korean American and Asian American immigrant communities.
Program
2:30 pm: Registration
3:00 PM: Welcome & Panel Discussion
Hon. Jung-taek Lim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco
Eddie Ahn, Environmental Justice Attorney and Author of a Graphic Memoir “Advocate”
Sora Lee, Global Head of Product Marketing, Content Creator & Public Speaker “Sora Unni”
Yeri Shon, Associate Director of the Korean Community Center of the East Bay, Community Advocate for Social Impact
4:00 PM: Intermission
4:15 PM: Screening of "Songs of Love from Hawai'i"
5:15 PM: Q&A with Director Jinyoung Lee
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베이지역 한인단체 연합이 주최하는 "우리의 이야기, 우리의 목소리" 행사는 다가오는 미국 대통령 선거를 앞두고 한인 커뮤니티의 시민 참여를 장려하기 위해 기획된 무료 행사이며 패널 토론과 영화상영 순으로 진행됩니다.
패널 토론: 각 분야에서 활발하게 활동하고 있는 한인 패널들의 토론을 통해 그들의 경험과 스토리를 공유
영화상영: 이진영 감독의 "하와이 연가"는 음악이라는 감성의 언어를 활용해 한인 디아스포라의 발자취를 기록한 다큐멘터리이며 나우 프로덕션이 제작, 제43회 하와이 국제영화제에 상영 됨
행사 프로그램
2:30 PM: 등록
3:00 PM: 환영사 및 패널 토론
임정택, 샌프란시스코 총영사
안에디: 환경보호 변호사 및 그래픽 소설 “Advocate”의 저자
이소라: 글로벌 마케팅 및 콘텐츠 크리에이터 “소라언니”
손예리: 이스트베이 한인봉사회 부관장, 사회복지사업가
4:00 PM: 휴식
4:15 PM: 하와이연가 상영
5:15 PM: 이진영 감독과의 질의응답
Korean Heritage Night
Join us at Oracle Park and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Korean communities across California. Enjoy an evening filled with Korean pregame performances, cultural music, and specialty food options. Partial proceeds from each special event ticket will benefit local organizations within the Korean community.!
Date: Wednesday, June 26 vs. Chicago Cubs
The purchase of your ticket includes a Jung Hoo Lee T-shirt Giveaway! For further info, visit:
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/KACF-SFandKAPS
KACF-SF 10th Anniversary Gala
Save The Date for our Annual Hana Gala!
Please save the date as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, 2024, and join us at our annual Hana Gala, held at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco.
Please visit https://www.kacfsf.org/gala2024 for more information about our gala!
TOTALLY 80’s DANCE PARTY
Get ready for rad vibes at the Totally 80’s Dance Party! Dance the night away while benefiting the Korean-American community in the Bay Area. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 and join us at an awesome new event space in Japantown. Don’t forget to dress to impress in your 80’s best. Bring all your friends and be there or be square!
Casino Night
KACF-SF’s Associate Board presents Casino Night to fundraise our efforts to build an empowered Korean-American community in the Bay Area! Whether you love poker, want to learn to play blackjack, or are excited to meet new people over drinks – come join us for a fun night for a good cause!
Rising Stars
New organizations emerged in response to COVID-19, 2020’s racial reckoning, and to meet the rising needs and service gaps in communities. Many of these organizations are led by BIPOC leaders, have small budgets, small teams, and are often fiscally sponsored. What do these emerging organizations need for long term sustainability? How can funders support these organizations?
Philanthropy often sides with organizations with experience and longevity, how can philanthropy reframe its commitment to include emerging organizations leading the way? Hear from the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco, James B. McClatchy Foundation, and the Race, Gender and Human Rights Fund about their work investing in emerging organizations. We will also be joined by Ucedrah Osby, Executive Director of Community Interventions, who will share the needs, challenges and opportunities to support the organizational resilience of small emerging organizations.
Join us to
Discuss the unique needs of these organizations and their leaders
Learn how funders are supporting and funding emerging organizations
Discuss how funders can support the growth, leadership, and long-term resilience of small and
Speakers
Misty Avila, Chief Impact Officer, James B. McClatchy Foundation
Amy Lee, Program Manager, Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco
Anuja Mendiratta, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Race, Gender and Human Rights Fund
Ucedrah Osby, Founder & Executive Director, Community Interventions
Mental Health Seminar on Addiction
Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/KSeminar
<한국인 정신건강 세미나: 중독편 Korean Mental Health Seminar: Addiction>
1. 제목: 중독, 그늪에서 벗어날수 있을까?: 마약, Digital(게임/영상), 술/도박 등 중독의 증상, 대책 및 예방
(Cause, Prevention, and Strategy of Addiction: Drug, Digital addiction(Game/Smartphone), Alcohol, Pornography etc.)
2. 일시: 11월 4일(토요일) 오후 3시 시작 (3:00-5:30pm)
3. 강사: 수잔정(정신과 전문의, Psychiatrist, MD) Kaiser병원에서 35년 넘게 근무함. 전 USC교수
(실제사례): Sujin양이 나와서 자신의 중독에서 벗어난 사례를 나눔)
4. 장소: Mountain View, (참석하실분은 아래 링크의 주소를 참조)
5. 대상: 베이지역의 정신건강과 중독 관련하여 관심있는 성인 및 자녀/가족/친척/이웃을 둔 한인들 대상
6. 문의: Jean (JBACK@NAMISANTACLARA.ORG)
요즘 시대에 필요한 내용들이 오갈 것이며 실제적인 도움이 되고자 합니다.
중독에서 벗어난 분의 실제사례를 들은후, 수잔정 정신과전문의(MD)의 강의후에 구체적인 질의응답이 있습니다. 참석하실분은 아래 링크에서 10/18일까지 등록과 미리 질문(누가 질문했는지 밝히지 않음)을 해주시면 감사하겠습니다.
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NAMI Santa Clara county와 함께합니다.
우리는 중독의 시대에 살고있습니다. 각종 마약, 게임, 스마트폰, 술, 도박, 성인물 등 많은 것에 매여있습니다. 중독의 모습은 다양하나 뿌리는 비슷하며 한 중독에서 다른 중독으로 옮겨갑니다. 어린이부터 청소년, 성인에 이르기까지 스마트폰을 손에 놓지 못하고 우리의 뇌를 계속 자극시킵니다. 자극적인 짧은 영상은 도파민을 최대치로 나오게 하여 우리를 디지털 좀비로 만드는것 같습니다.
현대인들은 특히 마약, 디지털중독 등을 끊지못하고 마음의 허전함을 채우기 위해 또는 현재의 힘든삶에서 벗어나고자 중독을 도피처로 삼습니다. 샌프란시스코는 마약에 중독된 사람들을 쉽게 볼수 있으며, 지난 5월 펜타닐 남용으로 인한 사망률이 최고치를 기록했습니다. 마약 과다복용으로 인한 사망자는 대다수 성인이었지만 10대 사망자가 빠르게 늘어나고 있습니다. 중독인지 알고 있어도 빠져나오기 힘듭니다. 과연 우리는 그 늪에서 빠져나올 수 있을까요?
미국 Kaiser병원에서 35년 넘게 일하신 수잔정 정신과전문의(Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist)를 모시고 중독의 원인, 왜 중독에서 벗어나기 어려운지, 어느정도가 중독인지, 벗어나기 위한 실제적인 방법과 예방에 대해 알아봅니다. 또한 Sujin양이 마약과 술중독에서 어떻게 벗어났는지 그녀의 실제 삶에 대한 이야기를 듣습니다.
그이후에 질의응답 시간을 갖습니다. 현장에서 강사분께 질문해도 되지만, 미리 질문을 위의 링크의 질문난에 10/14일까지 적으면, 현장에서 익명의 질문으로 사회자가 질문하여 강사가 답하도록 하겠습니다.
진행을 위해 위의 링크에서 10/18일까지 사전 등록을 해주시면 감사하겠습니다.
마지막 순서는 정신건강 관련 한인 support group 등에 대한 간단한 소개가 있어서 후에 도움을 받을수 있도록 알려드립니다.
감사합니다.
Chuseok Fest at the Byuns
This sold-out event is a part of Count-Me-In from KACF-SF’s annual gala auction.
Karen Ha Scholarship
KACF-SF is now accepting applications for the Karen Ha Scholarship. Please visit www.kacfsf.org/karen-ha-scholarship to learn more about eligibility and download the application form.
Always With Us: Asian Americans Rise Against Hate
March 16th, 2021 was a harrowing day for Asian Americans, marked by the killing of eight people, six of whom were Asian women. This tragedy brought the rising anti-Asian hate to the forefront of public attention, and for the first time, many Asian Americans took to the streets to protest and demand change.
Amidst ongoing violence against the Asian community including, the tragic deaths of Michelle Go, Christina Lee, and GuiYin Ma in 2022, as well as the recent Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings, community organizers nationwide are coming together on the second anniversary of the Atlanta killings. Together we’ll honor the lives lost, acknowledge the resilience demonstrated, and recognize the invaluable contributions of Asian workers, ranging from spa employees in Atlanta to farm laborers in Half Moon Bay, who are all too often overlooked.
Casino Night
KACF-SF’s Associate Board presents our first-ever Casino Night to fundraise our efforts to build an empowered Korean American community in the Bay Area! Whether you love poker, want to learn to play blackjack, or are excited to meet new people over drinks – come join us for a fun night for a good cause!
Your $60 ticket gets you a free drink, appetizers, and your first set of chips (with chip re-buys available at the event). To support professional networking within our community, you can also bid on lunch with one of our KACF-SF board members. And you can play towards winning raffle prizes. All proceeds go to KACF-SF.
KACF-SF is a nonprofit organization that provides grants to local Bay area organizations – to support the critical needs of under-resourced Koreans, increase awareness of issues in our community, and foster philanthropic giving. Learn more at www.kacfsf.org.
Community Grants Recommendations Meeting
We invite interested members of the community to participate in our grantmaking process through our Community Grants Committee (CGC). CGC members are volunteers who bring a wide range of professional and personal experiences in helping KACF-SF invest in our community.
Parent Seminar (in Korean)
Parent Seminar hosted by Korean American Community Services and Asian Law Alliance
Film Screening of CHOSEN
Join us for a free screening of Chosen, a feature-length documentary of five Korean Americans who ran for the US Congress in 2020. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with Director Joseph Juhn and a special guest. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-public-screening-chosen-directed-by-joseph-juhn-tickets-431758761077?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail
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Since 1903, only two Korean Americans were elected to US Congress. In 2020, five Korean Americans of vastly diverse backgrounds with competing political views ran for Congressional seats. Director Joseph Juhn’s latest film, Chosen, follows the campaigns of those five candidates, including "David Kim, who is the only underdog with limited resources vying to be the first Korean American representative in Koreatown."
DIRECTED BY: Joseph Juhn
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour 29 minutes
Korean American Town Hall Meeting
With the support of the Consul General's Office of San Francisco, the Bay Area K-Coalition is organizing a convening to connect Korean American organizations across the Bay Area to increase collaboration and find opportunities for collective action that will increase long-term visibility, voice, and support for Korean Americans in the Bay Area. We will have speakers coming from different backgrounds such as the county office and office of education to talk about various issues including the demographic information on Korean American population in the Bay Area as well as the importance of civic engagement for the community.
Community Grants Committee Orientation and Training
We invite interested members of the community to participate in our grantmaking process through our Community Grants Committee (CGC). CGC members are volunteers who bring a wide range of professional and personal experiences in helping KACF-SF invest in our community.
4th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival
KCI’s Annual Chuseok Festival will be back this year on September 10th at the Presidio Main Parade Lawn! Celebrate Korean culture, cuisine, music, arts, and community with delicious Korean food, exciting live performances, family-friendly activities and more.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-bay-area-chuseok-festival-tickets-355585554967
Pro Bono Virtual Legal Clinic
Pro Bono Virtual Legal Clinic organized by KABANC and KCCEB