From Passion to Purpose: My Journey with KKOOM

A volunteer wearing a light blue shirt sits at a cafeteria table and smiles at the camera. Next to him is a young child with their face covered by a flower sticker, sitting with hands folded on the table. Other participants can be seen seated in the background.

Hello! My name is Taehun Lee. I am currently a medical student in the United States, and some of my most meaningful work has been through my time in service. I am blessed to have had the privilege of walking alongside children and various dedicated teams to support programs that bring joy, stability, and opportunity […]

Helping Kids Discover Their Magic

A volunteer wearing a black mask sits at a craft table holding a paintbrush and showing a small green painted shape on her hand. The table is covered with art supplies, stencils, and brushes, and a pink Christmas tree is visible in the background.

On a cloudy, cold December day I teach my third-grade elementary students how to describe the weather they are seeing in English. When little flurries of snow start to fall, the students excitedly yell out “It’s snowing!” They all start to smile and point to the windows.   There are many things I’ve learned to […]