Founded in 1973, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc (KCS) is the oldest and largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization assisting Korean-Americans and other immigrant communities in the greater New York City area with economic empowerment, social well-being, and health and wellness.
KCS envisions a world where immigrant communities remain grounded in their heritage and work together with the broader community to build a better society at large.
Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc. proudly partners with the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as an official charity partner.
Why run with us? Support Team KCS in the marathon and contribute to empowering the Korean and broader immigrant communities in Queens. Your run will help provide essential resources to break down economic, health, and linguistic barriers, fostering successful integration into New York City life.
What is our fundraising goal? Each Team KCS member pledges to raise a minimum of $3,000 by October 31, 2024. This commitment is vital to our mission and is in addition to covering the NYRR race registration fee.
Sign up now and take a significant stride with us!
Ensuring that only the best comes from our community, we offer ESL, Korean, and U.S. Citizenship education services for adults, internship service, and scholarship for youth.
Our specialized state-licensed mental health clinic aims to spread awareness of the ever-present topic of mental health while providing culturally-conscious services to all who require them.