KACF Gala Raises $3.5M for Korean American Communities

0:00It's April 30th. Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Korean American Community Foundation held its big 2026 gala on April 22nd at Sipri Aani Wall Street in New York City, pulling. And 700 guests from all walks like media, law, and finance. It was a sold out black tie night that raised $3.5 million for Korean American communities nationwide. Here's EJAA, Audrey Nuna, an REI AMI, who voiced the fictional K-Pop group in the hit film K-Pop Demon Hunters, snagged the Trailblazer Award, and dropped a surprise performance of their Oscar and Grammy-winning track, Golden. The event centered on the power of Jong, that deed Korean bond driving community and generosity. KACF, started back in 2002 by New York leaders, has become the top national funder for these communities, handing out over $20 million.

1:01Dollars in grants so far. Leaders like President Kyeong-B-Yoon, kick things off talking strategy and collective action to build stronger ties. Attendees heard real talk on tough spots, especially for Korean American seniors over 65, one of the fastest growing groups facing poverty. Language barriers and basics like rent and health care. 6 and 10 can't cover them. 10% of Korean Americans live in poverty overall, and Asian communities get short-changed on funding. Honoree Mi-Yung-Lee from the Whitney Museum stressed scaling up impact through big orgs. Non-profit partners shared stories, like Chicago's homophamily alliance helping seniors and families with meals and services, calling it full circle, giving. A live auction brought in more cash, with perks like wellness retreats, concerts, and BTS stadium suites. All that energy wrapped with the artists lighting up the stage, capturing the vibe of cultural wins and real support.

2:02Proceeds will boost services, amplify voices, and connect leaders to scale solutions across the country.