CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Korean American Non-Profit Sets Out to Provide New Backpacks and Supplies to Students in Foster Care

Jul 18, 2017

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) is currently carrying out its annual campaign to give new backpacks and school supplies to students in foster care.

Eugene Peterson, Translator of The Message Bible, Retracts Comments on Same-Sex Marriage

Jul 13, 2017

Eugene Peterson, most known for his authorship of The Message translation of the Bible, released a statement on Thursday afternoon retracting a comment he made during an earlier interview that he would perform a same-sex marriage today if he were asked.

Non-Profit to Provide Resources on Homeownership

Jul 06, 2017

Aiming to provide resources to those who hope to become homeowners in Southern California, a non-profit will be hosting an informational homeownership fair for the 16th time.

Korean American Parents Set Out to Better Communicate With Their Children

Jun 21, 2017

Some 80 Korean American parents participated in seminars this month to learn more about how they can better interact with their children, manage their anger, and broach difficult topics.

Korean Americans Learn About Counseling, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Foster Care Services

May 31, 2017

For those in the Korean American community who may have been wanting to learn more about services that are available to them regarding counseling, domestic violence prevention, and foster care, one non-profit opened up its doors to present the services that they provide in those areas.

KFAM Becomes First Licensed Foster Family Agency Focusing on Supporting Asian American Families, Children, Youth

May 17, 2017

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) became the first non-profit organization in Los Angeles that focuses on connecting Asian American foster families with Asian American children and youth to become a state licensed Foster Family Agency (FFA), the organization announced on Tuesday.

North Korea Freedom Week: 'Information from the Outside Is Shortcut to Freedom'

Apr 28, 2017

As the 14th annual North Korea Freedom Week has been taking place in Washington, D.C., a ‘World Congress of North Korean Defectors’ convened at the National Press Club on April 27, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, during which speakers agreed that consistently inputting information into North Korea is the most effective path toward freedom in North Korea and a peaceful reunification in the Korean peninsula.

Vision Care Services to Offer Free Eye Screenings and Surgeries for Los Angeles Residents

Apr 27, 2017

Vision Care Service, an international relief organization, and Hwarang Leo Club, will be hosting its eighth Free Eye Camp on April 29 at the Los Angeles Korean Consulate General, from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Remembering the L.A. Riots of 25 Years Ago, Faith Leaders Call for Unity

Apr 05, 2017

Where there is unity, there will be reconciliation and healing, according to religious leaders who gathered at an interfaith prayer breakfast on Tuesday, commemorating the L.A. riots that took place 25 years ago on April 29.

Scholarship Opportunity Seeks to Provide Support for Undocumented Korean Students

Mar 20, 2017

The Christian company Lee’s Mortuary will be selecting scholarship recipients to provide financial support to undocumented Korean students. The company aims to encourage and support those Korean students who have suffered particularly due to the recent anti-immigrant executive orders.

Open Stewardship Foundation to Award Over $300,000 to 45 Non-Profit Organizations Serving the Community

Mar 20, 2017

The organizations that would receive charitable funds from Open Stewardship Foundation have been selected and announced. Open Stewardship Foundation has been working to give back to the community by giving 10 percent of the profits of Open Bank to organizations that serve their local communities each year.

Korean Pastors Express Gratitude to LA Police Department

Mar 08, 2017

Korean pastors in Los Angeles visited the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)’s Olympic Community Police Station and hosted a barbecue on March 2 to express gratitude and appreciation.

Korean American Non-Profit Seeks to Expand Funding for Pro Bono Counseling Program

Feb 22, 2017

Korean American Family Services (KFAM), a non-profit which provides counseling and other services for those in the Korean community, will be expanding the ways through which it funds its pro bono counseling program, the group announced on Tuesday.

L.A. Ministry Leaders Discuss the Importance of Diversity and Space at Reimagining Religion Conference

Feb 16, 2017

“Los Angeles is American Protestantism in 20 years,” according to Andrew Johnson, a research associate with the Center for Religion and Civic Culture (CRCC) at the University of Southern California.

Korean American Non-Profit and Seminary Partner to Train Clergy on Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention

Jan 24, 2017

The Korean Christian community in Southern California has gained 23 more advocates trained to prevent domestic violence and to build healthier families.