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KCS NY, or Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, was established in 1973 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding Korean-Americans and other immigrant communities in the greater New York City area. With a focus on economic empowerment, social well-being, and health and wellness, KCS strives to support immigrant communities in preserving their heritage while contributing to the broader society's betterment. Through various services such as the Aging Older Adult Center, Education programs, Public Health & Research initiatives, Workforce Development opportunities, Mental Health Clinic, and Immigration & Legal Services, KCS remains committed to its mission of fostering successful integration for immigrant communities into New York City life. Their efforts aim to break down economic, health, and linguistic barriers to ensure the well-being and empowerment of those they serve. Generated from the website content

KCS' objectives are to develop and deliver a broad range of community services to meet the various needs of the community. To achieve these objectives, KCS provides various professional community services within the areas of community, aging, and public health.KCS helps low-income immigrant individuals and families to address critical needs, solve complex problems, and adapt to a new cultural, economic, and social environment.For 37 years, KCS has been working diligently to improve the quality of immigrants' life in our community, and our staff is dedicated to opening doors and leading them towards new opportunities. We have turned hope into reality for thousands of individuals and families. We have enabled many new immigrants to help themselves and, in turn, help others.Currently, KCS serves over 1, 100 individuals a day with nine board of directors, 30 full-time staff, 27 part-time staff, and 100 volunteers, working to make our community better in five different locations.1973 ' '