Project for Awesome 2026 — Vote for KKOOM
You Can Support KKOOM in Under 2 Minutes — Just by Voting! Did you know there’s a simple way to support KKOOM that takes less than two minutes? KKOOM has been accepted into Project for Awesome (P4A) 2026, a global fundraising event where thousands of people come together to support charities making a real […]
Turning Korean Lunar New Year Traditions Into Hope and Connection
In Korea, Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) is a time of reflection, respect, and togetherness. Homes are filled with the smell of tteokguk (떡국), a traditional Korean soup made with sliced rice cakes in a savory broth. Elders offer blessings, and children bow to show respect to their elders as the year begins with gratitude […]
Designed with Care: Behind the Redesign of KKOOM’s Website
From Discovering KKOOM to Pitching Projects In 2021, Will Landers and I met during our first year as U.S. Fulbright Korea English Teaching Assistants (ETAs). During orientation, Grace Lee, KKOOM’s former Executive Director, shared a presentation about KKOOM’s work. As a Korean adoptee, I was instantly drawn to the organization’s mission and eager to find […]