From Vision to Reality
When I became the Executive Director of KKOOM in October 2020, one of my big goals was to plan an in-person event in Atlanta. KKOOM is very unique in that we’ve been in existence since 2007, but for fifteen years, we never hosted an event in the United States, until 2023. That vision in 2020 […]
Unforgettable Memories in America
This summer, KKOOM was able to revitalize a long-lasting program that has not been implemented in ten years – the KKOOM Stay Program. It is an opportunity for KKOOM to fund a homestay program to visit the United States for the youth we serve at KKOOM-supported children’s homes. The last time we did the program […]
The Power of Sharing Your Story
In May 2023, KKOOM hosted its very first event in the United States out of our 15-year existence. It was the Dream Big Gala to bring more awareness about our mission and to start building community in Atlanta as there is a big Korean population in Atlanta, Georgia. The gala featured Korean food, performances, speeches […]
Believing in His Dreams – Jaehyuck’s Update
In February 2023, former KKOOM College Scholar Jaehyuck asked if we could help cover his moving costs to relocate to Seoul. This was a very unique request to fund the $300 moving fee for Jaehyuck. So we reached out to the KKOOM community. The outpouring of love you gave Jaehyuck was truly heartwarming. Over 20 […]
The Season of Waiting – Fall 2022 Update
We have all reached a season of waiting. Waiting to hear from that dream job. Waiting to have our own family. Waiting for our dreams and desires to come to fruition. During these seasons, it is difficult at times to see the hope at the end of the tunnel. We are currently embracing the […]
Seoul Arts and Crafts Camp
This winter, from Jan. 16-20, KKOOM will be sending 10 elementary school girls to Arts and Crafts Camp in Seoul. The girls are from two children’s homes in Gyeongbuk Province, which is about a 3-hour train ride away from Seoul. The Camp is run by Jerusalem Ministry, a Seoul-based organization that helps orphans. KKOOM […]
Welcome Boost Program: New Clothes for a Young Boy
Through the Welcome Boost Program, which we launched earlier this year, KKOOM provided funding to buy new clothes for a 10-year-old boy at a children’s home in Korea. J.W. arrived with only the clothes he was wearing. The orphanage bought J.W. a couple of outfits, but obviously he needed more to wear to school. […]