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Tribute: In Memory of Karen Ha
Karen Ha, a beloved founder and co-chair of the KACF-SF Board of Directors, passed away on September 1, 2017, succumbing to cancer after a long and brave battle. She was an extraordinary individual who embodied kindness, wise intelligence, strong leadership, and big-heartedness. She was instrumental in establishing and growing KACF-SF to be the thriving organization it is today.
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Leadership Transition at KACF-SF
KACF-SF announces that Eun-Joo Chang will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director on Dec. 31, 2017 after having served at the helm of KACF-SF since July 2014. She will be succeeded by Lina Park on Jan. 1, 2018.
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2017 Community Grant Awards
The Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (KACF-SF) is pleased to announce its 2017 Community Grant recipients. A total of $233,000 in grants is being awarded to nine community-based organizations.
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Welcome to Our New Board Members!
We are excited to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Directors: Perry Ha and Patrick Kim
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Inaugural SF Marathon Carbo-load Fundraiser Hosted by KACF-SF's Associate Board
On July 22, 2017, KACF-SF's Associate Board hosted their inaugural San Francisco Marathon Carbo-load Fundraiser event to benefit the Foundation and its grantee partners serving the Korean American community in the Bay Area.
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KACF-SF Hosted Special Talk with "Inspirational Women Pioneers in STEM"
KACF-SF hosted a special event to enjoy conversation and lunch with three extraordinary and highly accomplished Korean/Korean American women in STEM fields, with more than 40 attendees on July 15th.
KACF-SF Joins the Frontlines of Protecting Immigrants' Access to Health Care & Basic Services
In an effort to stop a potential Trump Executive Order that would impact lives of immigrants who are admitted to the United States legally, 38 nonprofit organizations, government officials and academics serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are uniting to increase public awareness.
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2nd Annual Gala a Resounding Success!
KACF-SF held its 2nd Annual Gala on May 13th at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel. Over 430 guests and volunteers gathered to celebrate pioneers and trailblazers of Korean American Community in the Bay Area.
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2016 Community Grant Awards
KACF-SF is pleased to announce its 2016 Community Grant recipients. A total of $224,000 in grants is being awarded to ten community-based organizations to support programs targeting under-served and vulnerable Korean Americans in the greater Bay Area.
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2nd Annual Golf Classic a Success
KACF-SF held its 2016 Golf Classic on October 17th at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. Nearly 60 golfers came out for a great day of golfing and giving back, while more than 100 guests attended the reception and dinner.
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Welcome to Our New Board Members
We are delighted to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Directors: Dennis Kwon and Caroline Shin.
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Capacity-building Workshop
In collaboration with the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in NY, KACF-SF held a daylong capacity-building workshop for grantee partners on Aug. 22nd.
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Inaugural Gala Exceeds Expectations
More than 400 guests gathered for KACF-SF’s Inaugural Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco on May 7th for a magical night of celebration, inspiration, laughter, and community!