Albany, New York — May 6, 2026 — The KCS Public Health Research Department joined partner organizations at the New York State Capitol in Albany on May 6 to advocate for stronger public health food policies. The delegation engaged in a series of meetings with sitting legislators, urging support for landmark bills designed to improve the food environment for all New Yorkers. Championing Four Key Public Health Bills Throughout the day, the KCS team called on lawmakers to

Albany, NY — April 21, 2026 — KCS, a proud member of the REACH Coalition, joined student advocates, New York State Senators, and Assembly Members in Albany to champion the passage of the AANHPI Curriculum Bill (S3334/A4638) — a landmark piece of legislation that would mandate the inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in New York State public school curricula. About REACH Coalition REACH — Representing and Empowering AANHPI Community Histor

NEW YORK, NY — March 26, 2026 — Chef Young Hee Song Kim of the KCS Corona Senior Center claimed first place at the NYC Department for the Aging’s (NYC Aging) inaugural Plant-Forward Cook-Off, held on March 26, 2026, at The Venue at City Harvest in Manhattan. Her award-winning dish — a vibrant Vegetable Bibimbap — captivated a panel of expert judges and earned KCS Korean Community Services top honors among eight competing chefs from Older Adult Centers across New York City. T

Bayside, NY — March 27, 2026 — KCS is proud to announce that it has received a $50,000 Legislative Member Item Award from New York State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic in support of its ongoing initiative to strengthen the organization’s data infrastructure. This critical investment will enable KCS to modernize its internal data systems, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding its capacity to deliver responsive, high-quality services to the community. As part of this initia

New York, NY — March 19, 2026 — Aging Care Together (ACT), a national coalition led by the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF), successfully hosted its inaugural webinar, “When Parents Need Care: A Conversation on Dementia for Family Caregivers,” bringing together nearly 300 participants from across the country. The webinar created a critical and culturally responsive space for Korean American caregivers—particularly those in the "sandwich generation" balancing resp