GRANTEE PARTNERS — KACF-SF - Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco

KACF-SF is proud to invest in organizations that provide important resources and services to the Korean American community.

Since our founding in 2014, we have disbursed over $2.7 MM in community grants and special grants to an array of local nonprofits serving under-resourced Korean Americans in the areas of physical and mental health; senior care; domestic and family safety; citizenship and civic engagement; and youth empowerment.

Community Resources

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Meet our Grantee Partners

Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) advocates for and serves the marginalized and vulnerable ethnic communities in Santa Clara County with services that improve their health, mental health, and well-being. AACI has been awarded both a community grant and special projects grant to support its capacity to provide Korean-language mental health and counseling services.

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO) promotes the development, empowerment, and self-reliance of the community through the provision of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal, social, and educational services. KACF-SF community grant funds support their efforts in assisting Korean immigrants to apply for citizenship and providing other legal aid.

Asian Women's Shelter (AWS) works to eliminate domestic violence by promoting the social, economic, and political self-determination of women and all survivors of violence and oppression. KACF-SF community grant funds contribute to building the organization’s and community’s capacity to respond to domestic violence in the Korean community.

East Bay Korean American Senior Services Center (EBKASSC) serves the Korean American elderly population of East Bay by providing access to community resources and public assistance programs and providing classes and community. KACF-SF special grant funds support general operating costs and meal programs, while the center remains closed during Covid.

Korean American Community Services (KACS) aims to improve the quality of life of all Korean Americans in Santa Clara County, with a focus on seniors and low-income individuals by increasing access to existing community resources and providing opportunities for civic engagement. KACF-SF community grant funding allows for staff development and the provision of social services.

Korean American Senior Citizens League of Santa Clara (KASCL) provides education, assistance, fellowship, and community engagement opportunities to Korean seniors to encourage more productive and happier lives. KACF-SF special grant funds contribute to their continued operations and meal program, while the center remains closed during Covid.

Korean Community Center of the East Bay (KCCEB) empowers immigrants in the Bay Area through access to education, services, resources, and advocacy. BAKI - the Bay Area Korean Infoline that provides information, referrals, and navigation in Korean - is supported through a special projects grant. A KACF-SF community grant supports the implementation of a culturally-informed mental health training program for Masters of Social Work (MSW) student interns.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara County provides support, education, and advocacy to individuals and families living with mental illness. KACF-SF community grant funding will allow NAMI to expand its FaithNet program into the Korean community, which promotes development within the faith community of a supportive environment for those affected by mental illness.