Arirang Age-Friendly Community Centre
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Mission Statement
To fill the gap between Korean Canadian seniors and access community-based health services because of language and cultural barriers.
About This Cause
The mandate of the organization is to improve the quality of life for Korean Canadian seniors through the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness programs and home support services. We strive to achieve this through our following objectives: Enhance Korean Canadian seniors’ social participation through the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate events and activities at accessible locations and times Promote respect and social inclusion by encouraging seniors’ involvement in community activities, events and services Increase civic participation and employment with training and volunteer opportunities Enhance availability and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health and health related information via print-based and online communication. In 2013, a small group of like-minded individuals from the community gathered to start what is now AAFCC. The inception came about because they were concerned about the growing number of Korean seniors who simply could not access health information or services and programs due to language and cultural barriers. Ms. Eunice Kim became the first Board Chair and Ms. Julia Shin Doi the first Board Vice Chair of AAFCC. In 2015, AAFCC received its first federal New Horizon for Seniors Grant to focus on increasing awareness of various health issues relevant to Korean seniors. And in 2016, AAFCC was awarded its second federal New Horizon for Seniors Grant which focused on the prevention of seniors elder abuse. In 2015, AAFCC held its first successful fundraiser. The proceeds from the evening allowed AAFCC to partner with CHATS to launch the first-ever Korean specific Adult Day Program for Korean seniors living with cognitive and physical impairments in the fall of 2016. With support from Milal church, the program runs twice a week. In 2023, AAFCC acquired Arirnag Korean Long-Term Care Home with 60 beds. Today, AAFCC continues to seek further funding and donations to support existing services and programs and also to possibly expand services to new satellite locations and expand LTC beds.