League of Korean Americans-MD (LOKA) is a proud recipient of Howard County’s 2025 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) Grant. This YEP! Program promotes youth activities and engagement in Howard County through free, accessible, and supportive programming developed by nonprofit and community organizations. The goal of these grants is to provide community organizations with the resources to develop programs for young people in Howard County that are offered outside of traditional school hours LOKA has developed a series of activities including monthly seminars to support students in their academic and career growth, mental health resources, and events to encourage students to be active such as a community run and a talent show.
Quarter 1 Events and Activities
1. Resume & Interview Prep Seminar
Date: 2/15/2025
Description: On Saturday, LOKA hosted a successful Resume and Interview Preparation Seminar for high school and college students. A total of 31 students attended and gained valuable insights on strengthening their resumes and honing their interview skills.
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Article Coverage: Manna24 Coverage
2. Lunar New Year Festival
Date: 2/15/2025
Description: LOKA participated in the Lunar New Year Festival for Asian Pacific Islander residents, held at the Epicenter in Harford County. Many groups showcased their diverse cultures; Korean Americans performed traditional routines that captivated the audience. LOKA was proud to celebrate and empower fellow Asian Americans in this festive, multicultural exchange.
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Quarter 2 Events and Activities
We have hosted 4 new events in the 2nd quarter.
1. March 1st Movement Commemoration Event
Date: March 1st, 2025
Article Coverage: Finding My Voice Through the Legacy of the March First Movement
2. Howard County Community Health Fair
Date: March 16th, 2025
Article Coverage: Howard County Health Fair: Comfortably Receive Consultations in Korean
3. Keynote Speaker Series with Chief Administrative Judge Pak
Date: April 19th, 2025
Article Coverage: LOKA MD 2025 Summer Internship Orientation
4. AAPI Festival
Date: May 10th, 2025
Article Coverage: Thousands Gather for AAPI Heritage Celebration in Howard County