In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. The Korean Women’s Association, has been selected as the Partner of the Month for March in celebration of Women’s History Month.
The Korean Women’s Association (KWA) is a nonprofit organization that services to all of Western Washington through 15 offices in 14 counties and employs 1,400+ employees to serve the diverse needs of more than 10,000 people each year. They provide multi-cultural, multi-lingual human services, regardless of race or ethnic background, to diverse communities through education, socialization, advocacy, and support.
The programs and services that are currently offered:
- Community & Behavioral Health – KWA has health navigators and staff available in Pierce, King, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties to help you with behavioral health support. There are three ways we address community behavioral health: Group preventative health education, individual care coordination, and individual care coordination for high-risk individuals.
- Domestic Violence Assistance – The KWA Domestic Violence Assistance program provides services to any and all survivors, regardless of gender, age, race/ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other cultural identities. Supportive services are provided at a separate location from the confidential shelter.
- Social Services – KWA’s Social Services department provides free support for those most in need. They can help you navigate a number of programs providing basic needs.
- Senior Support – Beacon and Lighthouse Senior Activity Centers provide seniors find that the ability to interact with other older adults in social settings results in the improvement of their mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. Two centers focus on helping the participants achieve these goals by hosting various classes and activities that enhance the senior’s quality of life.
- Affordable Housing – KWA owns and manages a varied portfolio of properties – with more than 200 units of affordable housing for working, disabled, and seniors with various incomes. They currently operate three senior housing properties and two low-income housing properties.
Learn more about the Korean Women’s Association, and their commitment to serve multi-cultural, multi-lingual communities to make a positive difference in people’s lives in the Western Washington area.
View a list of previous NNED Partners of the Month.