In response to the need for better communication and intimacy in marriages, KCCD has been leading the way in providing marriage education classes such as Mastering the Mysteries of Love for the community. On March 2 and April 5, KCCD hosted Mastering the Mysteries of Love classes for the Korean American community. MML is a skills-based training program that teaches healthy relationships skills for singles and couples of all ages. Instruction was led by past graduates of the KCCD instructor certification class. More than 95-percent of the participants said they would highly recommend the MML class to others.

 

For more information about the KCCD’s Healthy Marriage Initiative, please visit www.kccd3300.org/apahmi. The initiative was formed in response to research indicating that families with healthy marriages are healthier, wealthier, live longer, and have higher work productivity. In addition, their children have higher education, commit less crime and are much more successful.

 

On March 29, KCCD hosted its first home preservation and foreclosure prevention fair at L.A. Christian Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. About 150 participants filled the room. The lead sponsor was Reggie Brandveen of Freddie Mac.

 

Speakers, panelists and guests included:

• Congressman Xavier Becerra

• Bin Plume, Office of Congresswoman Diane Watson

• Ceceilia Alatorre, Office of Councilmember Jose Huizar

• John S. Brady, Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

• Jin Kim, KCCD

• Tiarzha Taylor, Countrywide Home Loans

• Sean Paik, New Star Realty

• Dawnnesha Smith, L.A. County Department of Consumer Affairs

• Jonathan Santiago, L.A. Housing Department,

• Jerrold Myer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Joshua An, KCCD

• David Lee, Hillside Ministry of LACPC

For more information on free foreclosure counseling services, please contact Joshua An at (213) 985-1500 or joshan@kccd3300.org.

 

“10 Great Dates”

Marriage education classes a success

 

For 10 weeks, couples had the opportunity to go on “10 Great Dates”  through KCCD. This program incorporates award-winning, effective, easy-to-lead curriculum that helps couples build their marriages and enrich their relationships in the context of ten great dates. Each week, couples were given a short video lesson on different topics and were then given structured topics to discuss on their dates. Topics included communicating better, putting the sizzle back into sex, processing anger and resolving conflicts,

developing intimacy, appreciating each other’s differences and balancing busy lifestyles. Participants expressed appreciation for the course and loved the opportunity to date their spouses. Free babysitting was also provided.

 

Job Opportunities

 

KCCD is seeking motivated self-starters who are interested in gaining experience in non-profits and community development and who desire to serve the Korean American community. Open positions include grants and communications manager, vice president of programs and development, healthy marriage initiative program coordinator, homebuyer education coordinator, youth program coordinator and employment program specialist. Some experience in non-profits or similar fields is helpful.  Bilingual Korean language proficiency preferred.  Please send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to julielee@kccd3300.org. For more information about KCCD programs, please visit www.kccd3300.org.