Our Mission:
Empower.
Korean Americans for Civic Participation (KACP) is a coalition of Korean American organizations in the greater Philadelphia area that seeks to empower the Korean American community through education, leadership development and civic engagement.
Our Coalition
KACP is a strong coalition consisting of:
● The Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP)
● The Korean Community Development Services Center (KCDSC)
● The Korean Women’s Center (KWC) &
● The Woori Center (formerly Korean American Community Center, KACC)
Our Campaigns
In just a few years, we have already made a large impact on civic engagement in our community. We have set even higher goals for the 2020 elections to educate and empower Korean Americans in the greater Philadelphia area and beyond. We will conduct phone banking, door to door canvassing, hold voter education workshops, register voters, distribute in-language voters guides, and more. Let’s continue to make huge strides and lead us to a better tomorrow!
10+
voter education workshops
KACP will hold How to Vote educational sessions to train members what they need to know before they vote.
500+
new voter registrations
We will help new voters complete their registration forms so they can vote in the 2019 election!
5000+
voter guides distributed
KACP will translate and distribute a guide to inform voters about the candidates and issues for the election.
Our Community
Asian American & Pacific Islander communities are now the fastest growing immigrant population in the U.S.
● By 2040, one in every ten Americans will be AAPI.
● AAPIs are one of the fastest growing electorates with the number of voters doubling to almost 12 million by 2040.
● Overall Asian American community civic participation in the greater Philadelphia area is increasing; between 2004 and 2012, the number of Asian Americans who voted in Pennsylvania increased 35%.
Get Involved
At Korean Americans for Civic Participation, there are various ways to get involved in our activities this year! If you would like to share your time and skills, we welcome your valuable participation. KACP is a non-profit organization and depends on your contributions to lead this critical effort.
Volunteer opportunities
Join us in advocating for the local Korean American community. Find out how you can make a difference!
Make a Donation
Support our work in growing knowledge and collective power in local civic engagement!