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Mission & History

KCWA Family and Social Services is a non-profit organization established in 1985 by a group of women who were concerned with women and family issues and serves women, men, senior and youth all of them.

Mission & Vision

KCWA Family and Social Services is a non-profit organization established in 1985 by a group of women who were concerned with women and family issues.

Mission

“Building the Korean-Canadian community, one person at a time "

To do this, we aspire to:

  • Empower all members of the community to live free from violence, poverty and inequity.

  • Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services and programs.

  • Enhance the well being of immigrant families and promote their efforts to realize their potential.

Vision

"Barrier-Free Integration into Canada"

 

 

Core values:

  • Inclusiveness

    We value individuals as they are and seek to create an inclusive environment for all.

  • Excellence

    We strive to provide high qulity services that effectively meet the needs of our clients.

  • Integrity

    We are committed to transparency, accountability, honesty, and professionalism in our actions.

  • Respect

    We promote the dignity of all persons, recognizing the inherent worth of each individual.

  • Collaboration

    We encourage teamwork and partnerships, both within the KCWA and beyond. KCWA, as a non-profit organization, serves women, men, senior and youth all of them.

History

Present

  • 14 Board of Directors, 16staff members, and 360 volunteers work together to serve close to 7,600 clients and deliver nearly 31,000 service encounters per year

2012

  • Opened North York Office at Bathurst-Finch Hub (540 Finch Ave. West)

2009

  • To begin the year of 25th anniversary, held an anniversary celebration event with the attendance of past board of directors, long time supporters, funders, volunteers, and staff
2008

  • 23rd Anniversary Annual General Meeting "

2007

  • 22nd Anniversary Annual General Meeting
2006

  • 21st Anniversary Annual General Meeting

2005

  • 20 th Anniversary Annual General Meeting “Reflecting on the Past and Envisioning Prosperous Tomorrow”

2004

  • Changed the official name to KCWA Family and Social Services and modified the bylaws to broaden service clientele to meet the needs of our diverse communities
1998

  • Moved to current address, 27 Madison Ave. Toronto ON

1995

  • 15 Anniversary Event Conference on “Past & Future of KCWA”

1994

  • Moved to 339 Bloor Street.

1992

  • Moved to 789 Don Mills Rd.

1991

  • Registered as Charity organization (Registration # 091932-39)

1989

  • Received funding from United Way and the Ontario Women’s Directorate.
1986

  • Received the first funding from the Secretary of State

1985

  • Held the first Annual General Meeting on July 30 and Directors were elected. Began services at 794 Bathurst Street.

  • Incorporated as a Non-profit organization in November (Incorporation # 651619)

1983

  • Ad-hoc group was formed to organize the Korean Canadian Women’s Association.