[ Annual Report ]
2004
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| FOUNDER |
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The late founder of KFCC is Mrs. Jin-Ho Yum. She was born in Russia and was one of the most active women politicians in Korea's modern history. She founded KFCC, the first nonprofit organization in Korean-American community in New York area, to help domestic violence victims, and made many contributions to Korean-American community. She also played an integral role in birth of Korean Women's Association, Korean Catholic Church of Queens, and Korean Senior-Citizen Association. She is remembered as one of the most active and respected female community leaders in Korean American community.
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| HISTORY |
| 1973 | Mrs. Yum began counseling at her residence in Queens |
| 1983 | Korean Family Counseling Center's 1st Promoters Meeting
Established "Supporting Committee"
Held 1st Annual Meeting |
| 1984 | Opened office in Flushing, New York
Held 2nd Annual Meeting |
| 1984 | Organized Board of Directors |
| 1987 | Received "Non-Profit Organization" Status from Federal Government
Renamed to "Korean Family Counseling & Research Center" |
| 1989 | Founder Mrs. Yum's Passed away (The funeral was held by Korean Americans
Association in New York)
Elected Regina Kim as Executive Director |
| 1990 | Expanded to new office |
| OPERATION |
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The organization is operated with membership dues from 60 board members, donations from various organizations and individuals from Korean-American community, and funds from corporations and foundations such as Verizon, ChaeMorgan, United Way, Women's Foundation, and Open Meadow's Fund. We have 3 dedicated employees and more than 30 professional volunteers to provide a wide range of counseling and programs to our clients all at free of charge.
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