On a Mission to Plan the Perfect Holiday Party
Spreading Joy, Building Tradition As we enter fall and the end of the year draws near, we’re reflecting on the impact your support has made and the dreams it continues to nurture. Thanks to your generosity, students in Korea’s social welfare system have explored their creativity, traveled to new cities, pursued master’s degrees, stayed active […]
KKOOM’s First Wish
The origins of KKOOM began with one simple wish—to bring Christmas cheer to youth living in a children’s home in Gumi, South Korea. In 2004, Aimee Jachym, KKOOM’s Co-founder, was serving as a Fulbright English Teacher and spent her free time volunteering at a local children’s home. Aimee, along with Erika (KKOOM’s other co-founder) and […]
Helping Kids Discover Their Magic
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 […]