Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA)

Your Support Makes A Difference!

For over 63 years, KAFLA has been a steadfast advocate for the Korean American community. Your patronage is not just a donation—it's a vital investment in the growth and sustainability of an organization that has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for thousands. By partnering with KAFLA, you will help us continue and expand our critical programs, increase our impact, and better meet the ever-growing needs of those who need us most. 

Founded in 1962, KAFLA is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Top 100 California Nonprofit and 2022 California Nonprofit of the Year. Our mission is to represent and empower the Korean American community of Los Angeles County. 

PROGRAMS

Every year, we serve over 40,000 residents through our core services, which include:

• LA Wildfire Relief
• Food Distributions
• Community Outreach & Benefits Enrollment Assistance
• Health Screenings & Vaccine Clinics
• Advocacy & Civic Engagement
• Pro Bono Legal Clinics
• International Youth Exchange
• Small Business Resiliency & Much More

IMPACT

• LA Wildfire Relief Fund & Recovery
  • Raised & distributed $226,850, ensuring that every dollar raised went directly to wildfire victims
  • Distributed 100,000 masks, several hundred blankets & 1,400 pairs of socks
  • Distributed 500 bags of food to those impacted by the Hurst Fire
  • Provide rapid recovery aid for affected residents through town hall sessions & legal aid clinics, offering crucial information & resources
• Stopping Hate, Building Resilience through 
  • Outreach & Navigation Assistance
  • Bystander & Survivor Training
  • Peace Mural
• Multilingual One-Stop Center providing social services and multilingual access to benefits & financial aid
• Korean Language Interpreter Program at the LAPD Olympic Station bridges communication gaps & ensures Korean-speaking residents receive the support they need, particularly in moments of crisis.
• Our 2024-2025 International Youth Exchange Program for high school students from the United States, South Korea, and China promotes cultural understanding, global engagement & the development of future leaders.
• Building Stronger Communities & Advocating for Justice by fostering partnerships & strengthening inter-community relationships to advocate for policies promoting public safety, language access, equity, and work towards racial justice for victims of hate crimes.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Low-Income, Monolingual/Limited English Proficient, Korean American, AAPI, Diverse Neighboring Angelenos, Immigrants, Undocumented, Older Adults, Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Veterans