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CONTENTS LETTERFROMTHEEXECUTIVEDIRECTOR PROGRAMHIGHLIGHTS VOLUNTEERHIGHLIGHT CLIENTSTORY STATISTICS FYFINANCIALREPORT FYINSTITUTIONALFUNDERS FYINDIVIDUAL&BUSINESSDONORS FYVOLUNTEERS BOARDOFDIRECTORS STAFF&ADVISORS KAFSC Annual Report-Inside 2016_MECH.indd 1 5/12/16 6:47 PM THE HODORI 1,273 BED NIGHTS 2016 ANNUAL AFTERSCHOOL WERE PROVIDED TO 28 CLIENTS AT REPORT 66 RAINBOW HOUSE SHELTER. PROGRAM SERVED clients received individualized job counseling through the Self-Suffi ciency Program. WELCOME LETTER WELCOME 349 LOW-INCOME 71 high school students were trained ELEMENTARY AND and empowered to address domestic MIDDLE SCHOOL 676 violence and sexual assault through DEAR KAFSC FAMILY AND SUPPORTERS, individual student the Youth Community Project Team YOUTH. counseling sessions were (YCPT) advocate-raising program. We are thrilled to celebrate our 27th Annual Benefi t Gala and share provided through the our year long journey with you. Hodori aft erschool. 2,785 The numbers in this annual report are testimony of the many lives aff ected by violence in the Korean and Asian immigrant community. HOTLINE CALLS WERE Rainbow House For clients transitioning from crisis to safety, there are numerous ANSWERED. shelter alone provided barriers—each more complex than the next: the fear of going against the cultural norm of keeping private aff airs private, the a total of shame of failing to uphold the sanctity of marriage, the confusion KAFSC'S IMPACT IN of confronting homelessness, and separation from their children, 82% the ordeal of complicated court processes with limited English, of graduates of the and oft en no legal status; and the sudden fi nancial responsibility of 475 becoming the head of household with no job. Transitional Housing IN-PERSON program secured and 2015 At the Korean American Family Service Center, we seek to address sustained employment. counseling sessions. each of these barriers by providing 360 degree services. We would not be able to provide the breadth of services without the support The Transitional and involvement of individuals like you. Thank you for your support and providing hope to the families behind the numbers in these Housing program pages. enabled Trained With gratitude, Volunteers 42 1280 11 hours of job skills training WOMEN WERE families fl eeing instruction were provided. provided SERVED IN IN- violence to have 6,736 hours HOUSE LEGAL BOMSINAE KIM warm homes and CLINICS. Executive Director answering rental assistance. the 24-hour bilingual 1816 crisis hotline. in-person counseling sessions were provided to 869 clients. 72.4% STUDIO DON HWANG/OLLI BY PHOTO OF HOTLINE CALLS WERE RELATED TO 3 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. KAFSC Annual Report-Inside 2016_MECH.indd 2-3 5/12/16 6:47 PM 2016 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT ANNUAL KAFSC PROGRAM 2016 HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAM KAFSC KAFSC OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR WOMEN, MEN, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE TRI-STATE AREA (NY-NJ-CT). Most programs are free or offered a short-term or long-term basis, Rainbow House such as counseling, support groups emergency cash funds, help to Sexual Assault Intervention at a minimal cost, thanks to the available to all clients regardless of Emergency Shelter and job-training classes access health care and other public KAFSC is the only organization generous support of grants and their background. We offer one-on- Following an unprecedented benefits, as well as court advocacy in the Tri-state Korean community Transitional Housing Program funding from private, corporate and one sessions or integrated sessions, merger with Rainbow Center of and interpretation for orders of to offer assistance specifically to In 2009, KAFSC became one of government resources. All of our which include other family members. New York (a/k/a Women In Need protection, child custody and other sexual assault and rape victims. 58 national agencies to receive bilingual counselors have a Master’s Counselors help address a variety of Center) in January 2014, KAFSC legal rights. We provide crisis intervention, $250,000 from the U.S. Department degree in social work, counseling problems involving a broad range of now offers Rainbow House—a counseling, court advocacy and of Justice, which was used to launch Women’s Support Group (WISH) or mental health. All cases are kept factors, including emotional distress, shelter providing immediate support services to women and the Queens Immigrant Transitional & Children’s Support Group strictly confidential, and we retain depression, isolation, conflict, fear physical safety, Korean food, girls who have been victimized. Like Housing Program. This Program Women with Independence, the right to their privacy except as and anger, which are often triggered counseling and a Social Worker and domestic violence, these issues is the first and only one of its kind Support and Hope (WISH), formerly required by law. by domestic violence, sexual assault, staff that are bilingual—all of which impact women of all ages and in New York for Korean and Asian called “Ottuki Club,” was launched child abuse or other personal or help lessen language and cultural socio-economic status; thus, KAFSC As of March 2016, we are thrilled American women. By providing in 2003 for domestic violence family crisis. Additionally, counselors barriers by victims of violence. More continues its extensive education to now offer direct services via a culturally sensitive and safe survivors and/or single mothers, frequently provide support on than half of those admitted into and outreach via public service Manhattan office along with our housing and support services, we to help them gain self-awareness, issues such as divorce, parenting, the shelter are domestic violence announcements, youth mobilizing regular Queens-based location. provide victims and their children confidence and self-reliance. discipline, inter-generational victims holding neither permanent and education. In 2014, KAFSC held All appointments can be made by with critical time and means to Through a variety of art therapy conflict, poverty, crime, addiction residency nor U.S. citizenship. The its first Sexual Assault Awareness calling the 24-hour bilingual crisis realize a stable family structure and culturally appropriate group KAFSC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAM KAFSC and bereavement. We provided shelter provides an important, and Victim’s Rights Rally in front of hotline (718) 460-3800. and put them back on the path to activities, members learn self- 3,758 units of domestic violence and healing bridge between immediate Queens Borough Hall. physical, emotional and financial expression, communication skills, sexual assault-related counseling crisis and long-term safety and independence. Currently, our seven parenting, stress release, conflict Self-Sufficiency Program and 548 units of non-domestic self-sufficiency by connecting ADULT PROGRAMS (7) Transitional Housing units house resolution, and self-care. They Job readiness skills are provided 24-hour Crisis Hotline violence counseling in 2015 alone. individuals to important services 7 families and 15 individuals. We are initially meet weekly for eight (8) to clients so they can gain self- 718-460-3800 proud that our first federal grant weeks to share experiences in confidence, basic skills and Operating around the clock, seven was renewed in October 2012 for a creative, safe, non-judgmental economic self-sufficiency. We days a week, our bilingual hotline another three (3) years! environment, and then once-per- provide basic to advanced ESOL offers crisis intervention, safety month for continued peer support. (English for Speakers of Other planning and emergency shelter IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE Legal & Social Service Advocacy Our staff provides guidance, Languages), computer, sewing placement to victims of domestic IN NEED OF HELP, CALL Domestic violence and sexual abuse OUR HOTLINE AT: encouragement and resources. and QuickBooks classes taught by violence, sexual assault or other survivors learn of their legal rights 718-460-3800 During the women’s support group, teachers funded through grants personal crises. It also provides and options through KAFSC’s free Operating around the clock, seven days a week, their children also participate in as well as experienced volunteers. information, referral and advocacy. Monthly Legal Clinics and one- our bilingual hotline offers crisis intervention, their own support group activities, We also offer individual tutorial On average, KAFSC receives and on-one consultations provided by safety planning and emergency shelter facilitated by our social workers. sessions, and conduct periodic responds to 200-220 hotline calls placement to victims of domestic violence, attorneys from partner agencies Topics for children include anti- workshops on financial literacy, each month. sexual assault, or other personal crises. It also such as Sanctuary for Families, bullying, healthy relationships, self- covering banking, credit, debt, provides information, referral and advocacy. Her Justice (formerly InMotion) Individual & Family Counseling expression and more. taxes, saving and financial planning. and Queens Legal Services. We KAFSC’s core program is crisis Furthermore, we offer job referrals provide other support including 4 intervention and counseling on for clients who are ready to seek 5 KAFSC Annual Report-Inside 2016_MECH.indd 4-5 5/12/16 6:47 PM 2016 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT ANNUAL 2016 KAFSC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAM KAFSC employment as well as monthly job CHILDREN Youth Community Project Team COMMUNITY