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Investing in Our Future
So Min went from a shy and reserved little girl into a friendly and out-going second grader after attending Koreantown Youth and Community Center's Elementary Tutorial Program.
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Paving a Way to a College Education
Potential gang member turns his life around after he attends the Korean American Coalition's Destination College Workshop.
Bridging Communities, Building Leadership
Courtney became a stronger voice for her community after participating in the Japanese American Citizen's League - Pacific Southwest District's program Bridging Communities.
Navigating Life As An Undocumented Student
The Korean Resource Center served as a great avenue through which Jeff could speak out, share his story and organize his peers to build a stronger voice for themselves.
Inspiring Passion in Our Youth
With counseling from the Korean American Family Service Center's Healthy Youth Program, Daniel was better able to sort through his past and present experiences and find motivation to do better in school.
Educating Youth & Engaging Them in Community Service
OCA-GLA's internship provided Jessamyn and Eric with the opportunity to conduct community service that directly addressed a problem for many Asian Pacific Americans.
Hope After Homelessness
Once homeless living on the street in a cardboard box, Ms. Rhodora A. was able reunite with her family and find home with help from the Asian American Drug Abuse Program and their Therapeutic Community Residential Facility.
Securing a Safe & Happy Future
The Chinatown Service Center helped direct Ms. Dinh away from her abusive husband to the resources she needed to not only secure her own safety and happiness, but also that of her children and their future.
Improving Health & Wellness
With help from the Asian Pacific Healthcare Venture and their health education and self management programs, Mr. Wattana gained the knowledge to control his diabetes and look forward to a healthier life.
Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors
Ms. Garcia was able to create a better future for herself and her children after she found long-term transitional housing at the Asian Pacific Women's Center geared toward assisting and empowering domestic violence survivors.
By being involved at the local youth center as both a student and volunteer, William Choy developed critical academic, social, and leadership skills to help him successfully graduate from high school and prepare for college.
Hope for Victims of Abuse & Violence
Despite intimidation and fear caused by an abusive partner, Jung Hee Park* was able to overcome immigration difficulties as well as personal challenges using the resources of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center.
More Than Just Housing
To seniors like Robert Beruman living at Palm Village Senior Apartments, affordable senior housing communities do not just mean a roof over their head, but the ability to maintain healthy independence, self-reliance, and a better quality of life.
Second grader So Min entered Koreatown Youth & Community Center's Elementary Tutorial Program (ETP) shy and reserved. Her mom enrolled her during the spring at the suggestion of another Wilshire Park Elementary School parent whose child had been enrolled in ETP since first grade. During her first weeks in our after school class, So Min would work silently at her studies and preferred to draw at her desk rather than join in group activities.
After observing So Min's reticence, the teachers encouraged other students to invite her into their play time. The head teach also asked one of the volunteers to work with her on her studies until So Min was comfortable with asking questions when she was struggling with homework.
Being in our ETP for a few months and getting adjusted to the environment, So Min asked to attend our summer day camp. She no longer waited to be asked to join in activities and built new friendships with her classmates. In the classroom her studies improved dramatically and she no longer hesitated to ask for help when she was struggling. So Min now takes advantage of the array of activities ETP offers that help students excel in school and build lasting friendships.
KYCC's Academic Services Unit provides out-of-school-time programs year round for low-income children in elementary and middle school. Morning and afternoon programs serve students who are off-track as well as those in school during the day. Homework assistance, tutoring in language arts and math, computer instruction, nutrition education and enrichment activities are geared toward English learners and to close the achievement gap. Parents rely on the free or low-cost services to keep their kids safe, engaged and learning during times when they are working.
To learn more about the Koreatown Youth & Community Center, please visit www.kyccla.org.
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