Our Impact

Measuring What Matters

From local classrooms to international communities, CKF's impact is real, measurable, and growing.

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Books Published

Five Ways to Lead

Our Divisions

STEM

CurioCrate & Hands-On Science

Original STEM curricula, YMCA lab programs, Science Research Grant recipient.

Health

CPR, Senior Care & Wellness

CPR certification, senior wellness partnerships, health fairs, dementia awareness.

Art

Creativity, Comfort & Connection

Handmade gifts for pediatric patients, hospital partnerships, published books.

English

Words Open Doors

Free SAT prep, immigrant family support, literacy mentorship and library programs.

Outreach

Respond. Rebuild. Renew.

LA Wildfire Relief, Earth Day marathon, global service in Korea, Hong Kong, and Saipan.

In the Field

CKF in Action

LA Wildfire Relief — Korean American Federation of LA

LA Wildfire Relief — Korean American Federation of LA

CPR Certification — Health Division

CPR Certification — Health Division

Outreach Division — Earth Day Marathon

Outreach Division — Earth Day Marathon

Outreach Division — Book Donations

Outreach Division — Book Donations

Outreach Division — Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Outreach Division — Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Book Donation to Whitney High School

Book Donation to Whitney High School

Art Division — Handmade Gifts for Patients

Art Division — Handmade Gifts for Patients

Art Division — Orange County Museum of Art

Art Division — Orange County Museum of Art

English Division — Free Online Tutoring

English Division — Free Online Tutoring

Art Division — Miller Children's Hospital

Art Division — Miller Children's Hospital

Book Presentation — Whitney High School

Book Presentation — Whitney High School

Art Division — Community Bracelet Making

Art Division — Community Bracelet Making

Health Division — Asian American Women Association

Health Division — Asian American Women Association

Health Division — Community Health Fair

Health Division — Community Health Fair

English Division — Free Online English Class

English Division — Free Online English Class

Art Division — Christmas Card Fundraiser

Art Division — Christmas Card Fundraiser

STEM Division — CurioCrate pH Experiment

STEM Division — CurioCrate pH Experiment

STEM Division — Lab Equipment Donation

STEM Division — Lab Equipment Donation

CKF Outreach — USC Campus Tour

CKF Outreach — USC Campus Tour

Outreach Division — Free Math Tutoring

Outreach Division — Free Math Tutoring

Art Division — Free Art Exhibition

Art Division — Free Art Exhibition

Global Influence

Reach Beyond Borders

What started in Cerritos, California has grown into a network that spans 5 U.S. states and 3 international locations. CKF's programs adapt to local needs while maintaining a consistent commitment to youth empowerment.

United States

Cerritos & Cypress, CA Oregon Minnesota Alabama Georgia

Asia & Pacific

Seoul, South Korea Hong Kong Saipan, CNMI

Key Partnerships

YMCA

STEM Laboratory Access & Innovation Partnership — built labs and delivered CurioCrate programs as camp vendor.

Miller Children's Hospital

Pediatric Patient Support & Creative Care — donations exceeding $2,000, patient encouragement projects.

Korean American Federation of LA

Disaster Relief & Civic Engagement — LA Wildfire Relief fundraiser and community outreach.

Society for Science

Awarded $5,000 STEM Research Grant recognizing CurioCrate's impact.

Public Libraries

Math Mentorship, literacy support, and library-based learning programs.

Korean-American Dementia Center

Senior care outreach and dementia awareness programs — Health Division volunteers support Korean-American elderly communities.

Asian American Women Association of Orange County

Community empowerment partnership supporting women and youth leadership across Orange County.

Gretchen Whitney High School Science Olympiad Team

STEM Education Partnership — donated airplane kit sets to Summer Science Olympiad camp participants.

Burbank Elementary School

Science Camp Partnership — CurioCrate delivered hands-on STEM camp programming for elementary students.

Leal Elementary School

After-School STEM Program — weekly CurioCrate sessions bringing physics and chemistry to students after school.

Fullerton Villa Assisted Living

Art Division Senior Care — CKF art volunteers visited elderly Korean-American residents, providing creative activities and companionship.

Smile Health Center

Health Division Wellness Partnership — senior fall prevention safety education and live music concerts for elderly residents.

Publications

Books That Teach, Heal & Inspire

CKF Student Publication

Dear World,
Now We Speak

Student-authored essays on culture, identity, and contemporary social issues — written by young voices and distributed to schools, libraries, and Korean Education Centers worldwide.

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Dear World, Now We Speak
CKF Student Publication

Korea: The Heart and Art

A cultural deep-dive into Korean heritage, tradition, and artistic expression — researched, written, and illustrated entirely by CKF students to bring Korean culture into the classroom.

Schools, Libraries & Hospitals
Korea: The Heart and Art
CKF Student Publication

Little Heroes,
Big Courage

A children's book crafted for pediatric patients at Miller Children's Hospital — stories of resilience, kindness, and joy, donated directly to young patients during treatment.

Schools, Libraries & Hospitals
Little Heroes, Big Courage
In Action

CKF at Miller Children's Hospital

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CKF at Miller Children's Hospital

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