To commemorate its 40th anniversary, KYCC is unveiling a Wall of History on July 9 at its Wilton Center location. Many longtime supporters of KYCC-founders, past and present board members, and staff-will be present at thededication event to view the unveiling of the photomontage and 40-year KYCC timeline.
The event will also honor Cooke Sunoo, a KYCC founder, former board president, and community advocate, who has worked tirelessly for decades to edify Koreatown.
“This is a special time for KYCC,” said KYCC Executive Director Johng Ho Song. “Our 40th anniversary allows us to recognize and share the significance and evolution of our history in the Koreatown community.”
The 7′ x 7′ printed stainless steel photomontage and five-panel timeline were created by Grace Min of Los Angeles-based design firm Asterisk. The photomontage is comprised of dozens of KYCC photos from 1975 to the present, and will be mounted on Wilton Center’s exterior, while the timeline, a testament to our longevity in the community, will be located in the lobby of the 19-unit low-income apartment building and KYCC office.
KYCC (Koreatown Youth and Community Center) was established in 1975 to support a growing population of at-risk Korean American youth in Los Angeles. Today, KYCC is one of the largest multiservice organizations in Koreatown. With over 75 employees, most of whom are bilingual in Spanish or Korean, KYCC serves thousands of clients at our six locations and across Los Angeles County.
