Bayside, NY — September 2nd, 2026, Korean Community Services (KCS) was pleased to welcome Assemblymembers Edward Braunstein and Sam Berger to our Bayside Headquarters for a tour and an opportunity to share more about the work we do each day to support our clients, staff, families, and the communities we are proud to serve. We are especially grateful to share that KCS has received $200,000 in funding from Assemblymembers Braunstein and Berger to support critical upgrades to ou

Bayside, NY — August 20, 2026 — Korean Community Services (KCS) has received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of New York in celebration of NYC Nonprofit Week. The certificate acknowledges KCS's continued dedication to strengthening communities and providing essential resources and services to residents across all five boroughs. Signed by New York City official Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the certificate recognizes KCS's ongoing commitment to community development and its

Flushing, NY – July 29, 2026 – Korean Community Services (KCS) marked a meaningful investment in the community on July 29 with a ceremony held at the Flushing Older Adult Center (FOAC). New York City Council Member Sandra Ung, who represents District 20, secured $29,000 in discretionary funding to support KCS programs and services. The award was formally presented during the ceremony. The funding will go toward services at the Flushing Older Adult Center, English for Speaker

Westchester, NY – July 1, 2026 – KCS announced today the launch of its first summer session for the Korean American community in Westchester County. The opening celebration drew approximately 40 program participants and community members, along with KCS leadership, including Board Chair SK Chung. The event was also attended by several distinguished elected officials, including New York State Senator Peter Harckham and his wife and Westchester County Legislator David Imamura.

New York, NY — June 4, 2026 — The KCS Public Health & Research Center (PHRC) proudly participated in the NYCBenefits coalition rally, joining more than 60 advocates and representatives from 30 organizations in a unified call for sustainable, long-term funding for the NYCBenefits program. The rally coincided with a New York City Council hearing at which Finance Committee Chair Linda Lee and Council Member Alexa Aviles questioned Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner

Albany, NY — 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 advance the

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