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KAFSC STANDS BY SURVIVORS 
Today, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford stood before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as a young high school student. Through our agency's support for victims and survivors, we recognize that Dr. Blasey Ford's testimony marks a significant display of courage and resilience. For a high percentage of our clients, it is their first time disclosing their experience with sexual abuse after years of maneuvering through their trauma alone. Dr. Blasey Ford's voice, strong and certain, was and will continue to be heard across the country. 

KAFSC stands by survivors and we will continue to create space for the voices of survivors to be valued and respected. 
September 2018:

A Highlight of KAFSC's Community Impact
One Day Restaurant
In Support of Rainbow House Emergency Shelter 
"Recently, we were contacted by a client from a state outside of the Tri-State area, as they didn't have access to a Korean shelter. This client didn't know where to turn to for help in regards to her domestic violence case. She called us on a nearly daily basis and we were able to provide her with the appropriate attention and care. Our shelter continues to provide paths for our clients to be independent, both emotionally and financially, and we're excited that information regarding the work our shelter does is spreading beyond the Tri-State area. The shelter acts a refuge for those who've lost stability and resources for their living." 

-Sue Kim, Case Manager & Social Worker at Rainbow House Shelter
On Friday, September 14th, around 250 guests gathered at Miss Korea (Manhattan), Hahm Ji Bach (Flushing), and Byungchun Soondae (Flushing) to participate in KAFSC's One Day Restaurant. Together, we raised another round of funds for our Rainbow House Emergency Shelter, the only shelter of its kind within the Korean community.

Rainbow House Emergency Shelter is a vital, healing bridge between immediate crisis and long-term safety, connecting individuals with important services, such as bilingual counseling, and providing them with temporary housing, transportation, and other public benefits. In 2017, Rainbow House Shelter provided emergency housing for 23 women and children, reaching over 1,000 bed nights with a 94% satisfaction rate in the shelter's services. 
PARTICIPATE IN KAFSC'S 5TH ANNUAL PURPLE 5K RUN !
Come join us for KAFSC's 5th Annual Purple 5K Run! Bring your pets, friends, and family members and run or walk for a cause at our community 5K Run this October. 

Help us raise funds for our Rainbow House Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Program. Your participation can bring the community together to raise awareness about domestic violence and the services that KAFSC provides.

Our Transitional Housing Program provides rent subsidies to our clients for up to 18 months, childcare assistance and other support services to get our victim-survivors to self-sufficiency. 

For more information, visit our website! 
YOUTH COMMUNITY PROJECT TEAM (YCPT)
Shy and hesitant at first, Yea Won Lee (President), Alice La (Vice President), Abraham Bang (Public Relations Director), and Sarene Mun (Treasurer) have used their experiences within YCPT to grow into passionate, confident youth leaders, all the while making a positive change in the community. These exceptional members have contributed extensively as core members of YCPT and were chosen to represent the essence of our program.

If you or someone you know wants to become our next youth leader, please send us an email to hiba.rashid@kafsc.org. We are still accepting members!  
YOUTH ADVOCATES CREATE POSTERS FOR UPCOMING SILENT MARCH
Our young advocates gathered to create posters in preparation for KAFSC's 21st Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence coming up on October 5th.

YCPT students have been participating in our Silent March Against Domestic Violence for the past several years. KAFSC's Silent March is an opportunity for students to raise awareness about domestic violence and experience a large community come together to fight for a cause.
DV101 TRAINING AT ALIXPARTNERS
Counselor Christine Joo and Executive Director Bomsinae Kim emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about domestic violence while conducting a DV101 training at AlixPartners New York office on Thursday, September 13. Our staff spoke extensively about ways to recognize domestic violence and offer resources for those in need.

KAFSC welcomes opportunities to conduct DV101 training at your office. For more information, please reach out to contact@kafsc.org.
SAVE THE DATE ON UPCOMING EVENTS !
You can help KAFSC further develop our services to widen our reach among domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors. Join us for one of our upcoming events. Your participation will help in providing our clients with a safe place to heal and rest. 
21st Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence, October 5th

5th Annual Purple 5K Run, October 20th

30th Anniversary Annual Benefit Gala, April 26th
 
NEW MEMBERS OF THE KAFSC TEAM 
Soya Shin joined our Self-Sufficiency Team as a Self-Sufficiency Coordinator. 
 
"I was excited about the opportunity to work as a Self-Sufficiency Coordinator as I've wanted to work with the immigrant community and help them progress by preparing for the workforce. I moved from Korea and currently live in Flushing with my family: two boys and my husband. I studied Graphic Design and since then I've worked as a Graphic Designer, Sales Associate, and Fiscal Assistant at various places before coming to KAFSC."
JOIN THE  KAFSC TEAM 
As the Korean American Family Service Center expands, we are looking for passionate people to join our team! KAFSC would not be the organization it is without all of our dedicated staff members. We are looking to hire for the following roles based out of our Flushing office. Please click the links for more info or share with/tag someone you think would be a good fit!
 
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