CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Asian American Students in Foster Care Receive New Backpacks and Supplies for School

Aug 20, 2017

Thanks to the contributions and love from the community, 300 students have received new backpacks and school supplies this fall, a Los Angeles non-profit announced on August 9.

Cal State to Take Out Placement Exams and Remedial Courses

Aug 10, 2017

The Chancellor of California State University System, Timothy P. White, issued an executive order on August 2 that seeks to revamp the university system’s matriculation system. The executive order states that the CSUs will no longer require remedial classes that were mandatory for students who were not fully prepared for college level classes.

How the Gospel Changes Parenting and Teen Life

Aug 10, 2017

The teenage years can prove themselves to be a challenging season, for both the parents and teens alike. How can a deeper understanding of the gospel transform and redeem that potentially challenging period?

California's Community Colleges Aim to Reach Higher in Student Achievement with New Goals

Aug 01, 2017

The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges (CCCs) and its board members voted on July 17 to approve the new set of goals and commitments for the next five years.

Potential Home Buyers Glean Advice on Homeownership from Experts in the Field

Jul 26, 2017

Those who have never owned a home, but are considering buying one, may be overwhelmed with aspects to consider and may not even know where to start. A non-profit in Los Angeles recently hosted an all-day event at Southwestern Law School for just such potential homeowners.

Churches’ Acts of Service to Community Are Frequently Unnoticed, According to Study

Jul 21, 2017

Though many churches regularly engage in one or multiple forms of community service, not many Americans seem to be aware of those good works, according to a study released on Thursday.

Korean American Non-Profit Sets Out to Provide New Backpacks and Supplies to Students in Foster Care

Jul 18, 2017

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) is currently carrying out its annual campaign to give new backpacks and school supplies to students in foster care.

Eugene Peterson, Translator of The Message Bible, Retracts Comments on Same-Sex Marriage

Jul 13, 2017

Eugene Peterson, most known for his authorship of The Message translation of the Bible, released a statement on Thursday afternoon retracting a comment he made during an earlier interview that he would perform a same-sex marriage today if he were asked.

Non-Profit to Provide Resources on Homeownership

Jul 06, 2017

Aiming to provide resources to those who hope to become homeowners in Southern California, a non-profit will be hosting an informational homeownership fair for the 16th time.

Korean American Parents Set Out to Better Communicate With Their Children

Jun 21, 2017

Some 80 Korean American parents participated in seminars this month to learn more about how they can better interact with their children, manage their anger, and broach difficult topics.

Korean Americans Learn About Counseling, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Foster Care Services

May 31, 2017

For those in the Korean American community who may have been wanting to learn more about services that are available to them regarding counseling, domestic violence prevention, and foster care, one non-profit opened up its doors to present the services that they provide in those areas.

KFAM Becomes First Licensed Foster Family Agency Focusing on Supporting Asian American Families, Children, Youth

May 17, 2017

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) became the first non-profit organization in Los Angeles that focuses on connecting Asian American foster families with Asian American children and youth to become a state licensed Foster Family Agency (FFA), the organization announced on Tuesday.

North Korea Freedom Week: 'Information from the Outside Is Shortcut to Freedom'

Apr 28, 2017

As the 14th annual North Korea Freedom Week has been taking place in Washington, D.C., a ‘World Congress of North Korean Defectors’ convened at the National Press Club on April 27, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, during which speakers agreed that consistently inputting information into North Korea is the most effective path toward freedom in North Korea and a peaceful reunification in the Korean peninsula.

Vision Care Services to Offer Free Eye Screenings and Surgeries for Los Angeles Residents

Apr 27, 2017

Vision Care Service, an international relief organization, and Hwarang Leo Club, will be hosting its eighth Free Eye Camp on April 29 at the Los Angeles Korean Consulate General, from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Remembering the L.A. Riots of 25 Years Ago, Faith Leaders Call for Unity

Apr 05, 2017

Where there is unity, there will be reconciliation and healing, according to religious leaders who gathered at an interfaith prayer breakfast on Tuesday, commemorating the L.A. riots that took place 25 years ago on April 29.