12 Days of KKOOM: Taehun and Hannah Mi’s Stories
For our 12 Days of KKOOM, we’re sharing the voices of our volunteers and Board members. Their reflections remind us why community matters and how meaningful moments—big and small—can transform a child’s year. Taehun and a student during Oak Tree Project’s Seoul Soccer Camp. Commitment to Service: Taehun’s Story What is your favorite holiday song? […]
12 Days of KKOOM: Neya and HeeJae’s Stories
For our 12 Days of KKOOM, we’re sharing the voices of our volunteers and Board members. Their reflections remind us why community matters and how meaningful moments—big and small—can transform a child’s year. Neya, our KKOOM social media volunteer. Making a Difference: Neya’s Story What is your favorite holiday song? ”I Want a Hippopotamus for […]
12 Days of KKOOM: Jack and Jun’s Stories
For our 12 Days of KKOOM, we’re sharing the voices of our volunteers and Board members. Their reflections remind us why community matters and how meaningful moments—big and small—can transform a child’s year. Jack and Hyunju, our 2025 Assistant Holiday Coordinator. We All Just Need Love: Jack’s Story What is your favorite holiday song? “12 […]
12 Days of KKOOM: Jean, Jessie, and Patty’s Stories
For our 12 Days of KKOOM, we’re sharing the voices of our volunteers and Board members. Their reflections remind us why community matters and how meaningful moments—big and small—can transform a child’s year. Jean and other KKOOM Board Members at our 2025 KKOOM Board Retreat. A Sense of Purpose: Jean’s Story What is your favorite […]
12 Days of KKOOM: Mika, Amanda, and Declan’s Stories
For our 12 Days of KKOOM, we’re sharing the voices of our volunteers and Board members. Their reflections remind us why community matters and how meaningful moments—big and small—can transform a child’s year. Mika and her sister during the holidays. The Importance of Community: Mika’s Story What is your favorite holiday song? “Have Yourself a […]
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 […]