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MARU Center formerly Korean Community Center of the East Bay, KCCEB

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Formerly known as Korean Community Center of the East Bay, we are now MARU Center.

Empowering immigrants in the Bay Area through access to education, services, resources, and advocacy. We help individuals get needed resources at critical moments in their lives and offer opportunities to empower themselves, their families, and community for health and wellness.

10/19/2026

✨ What does it take to build stronger communities? It starts with recognizing the value of the people and organizations working to make it possible.

At the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF)’s Giving Summit, MARU Associate Director Yeri Shon, MPH/MSW, challenged the misconception that nonprofit work is less valuable or legitimate than other career paths, sharing how she chose a career serving her community over medical school.

At MARU, that commitment means delivering services with professionalism, competence, and care. When people are welcomed by staff who treat them with skill and respect, they don’t feel like charity cases—they feel they belong to something worthy. That dignity can inspire people to give back and help shape their communities.

As Yeri reflected, “One of the ways we build stronger communities is by building organizations so credible, professional, and deeply trusted that our communities want to represent them.”

Thank you to Korean American Community Foundation - KACF for investing in nonprofit leaders and creating space for these important conversations. 💙

10/08/2026

✨ When nonprofit leaders come together, we create space to learn and strengthen the work we do for our communities.

Our longtime funder and partner, the Korean American Community Foundation - KACF brought together more than 55 nonprofit leaders from across the country serving Korean and broader Asian communities for its annual Nonprofit Convening in San Francisco. MARU was honored to serve as a site lead for this year’s gathering.

Together, we explored the rich Korean cultural history woven throughout San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland before gathering at MARU Community Space to learn more about our work. We hosted workshops highlighting our approaches to mental health and healing, community leadership, and belonging—creating opportunities to exchange ideas, experiences, and practices across organizations.

We’re proud to be part of a growing network working to strengthen Korean and Asian communities, and appreciate KACF for investing in the field and creating space for nonprofit leaders to learn from one another and build what comes next together. 💙

09/29/2026

🏮🥮 Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with our San Leandro community!

MARU was proud to join the San Leandro Moon Festival, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival through food, music, and connection.

From moon cake samples and cultural performances to local vendors and community conversations, the event offered a wonderful opportunity to celebrate alongside our neighbors– including a visit from San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez III at the MARU table.

As an organization serving diverse Asian communities, MARU believes cultural connection is an important part of creating spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and at home.

Thank you to the San Leandro Recreation and Parks Department, Kaiser Permanente, and Asian Health Services for helping make this celebration possible. ♥️🌕

#中秋節

09/28/2026

🌕 What better way to celebrate Chuseok than together?

MARU was excited to return to the Bay Area Chuseok Festival, joining thousands of community members in celebrating the richness of Korean culture.

From our Jikimee senior leaders to MARU staff and community members, it was meaningful to see generations come together—sharing laughter, food, and connection throughout the day. We played Yunnori together, enjoyed connecting with familiar and new faces, and celebrated alongside so many incredible organizations, artists, and local vendors.

A heartfelt thank you to Korean Center - San Francisco, California for bringing our community together for another wonderful Chuseok celebration. We’re proud to be part of a day that honors tradition, celebrates culture, and creates a sense of belonging. 💙

09/24/2026

🌕 Happy Chuseok from MARU! 추석 잘 보내세요!

Chuseok, Korea’s autumn harvest celebration, is a time to share food, remember those who came before us, and celebrate the abundance that sustains us—together with family and community.

Under the full moon, we reflect on the traditions and connections that root us to where we come from and to one another. Our video features paper Hanbok, inspired by traditional Korean clothing often worn for special celebrations like Chuseok.

🐇 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Chuseok!

#추석

09/21/2026

✨ Last month, MARU was honored to be the inaugural recipient of Archstone Foundation’s Equity in Action Award.

This recognition celebrates organizations serving older adults that advance equity, prioritize community impact, and work collaboratively with the communities they serve—and we are deeply grateful to be recognized alongside the many partners who make this work possible.

We receive this award on behalf of the entire MARU team, whose commitment to senior empowerment, coalition building, and advocacy continues to strengthen the communities we serve.

Thank you to Archstone Foundation for recognizing this work and for investing in a more equitable future. We are proud to continue building this future together. 💙

08/27/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Berkeley Pride is almost here!

MARU is excited to join Berkeley Pride 2026 celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture, community, and history across Berkeley and the East Bay.

Stop by the MARU table to say hello and connect with our team while enjoying performances, local artists, community resources, and all-day programming for all ages.

📅 Sunday, August 30
🕚 11:00 AM–5:30 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park, Berkeley
🎟️ Get tickets at the link below

Thank you to Pacific Center for Human Growth for making this celebration possible! 💙

https://www.pacificcenter.org/berkeleypride

08/26/2026

🌕 Save the date—Chuseok is just one month away!

MARU is excited to return to the Bay Area Chuseok Festival, Northern California’s largest public celebration of Korean culture, hosted by Center, Inc.

Join us for a free, family-friendly day celebrating culture and community. Stop by the MARU table to say hello, learn more about our work, and connect with our team while enjoying live performances, Korean food, cultural activities, youth programming, local vendors, and more!

📅 Saturday, September 26
🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Presidio Main Parade Lawn, San Francisco
🎟️ Free admission | RSVP at the link below

We look forward to celebrating Chuseok with our community! 💙

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-bay-area-chuseok-festival-tickets-1992458057686

08/12/2026

🎨 Discover how art can become a powerful tool for healing.

Join the IWAY2 Project—a collaboration between MARU and the Public Health Institute (PHI)—for Passing the Pencil: A Case Study of Art as a Mental Health Intervention, a free virtual workshop exploring how art can foster connection, emotional expression, and conversations around mental health.

Drawing from MARU's HEART (Healing and Empowerment through ART) program, participants will gain practical tools to incorporate art-based activities into support groups, classrooms, counseling sessions, and community programs.

Ideal for educators, clinicians, counselors, social workers, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other helping professionals.

🔗 Register at the link below!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kwjyjeTeTWudSXMMcC6eGg #/registration

07/28/2026

💙 Caring for others starts with caring for yourself.

Join MARU, Korean American Community Foundation of SF, and Korean American Community Services - Silicon Valley from the K-Coalition for a free webinar designed for the Korean American "sandwich generation"—those balancing the care of young children and aging parents.

Led by two MARU clinicians, this conversation will explore caregiver burnout, the importance of respite, and practical strategies to help you care for yourself while caring for those you love.

Together, we'll discuss navigating cultural, language, and financial challenges—and remind ourselves that rest is not a luxury, but an essential part of caregiving.

✨ Special thank you to Overseas Koreans Agency for making this webinar possible.

📅 August 6, 2026
🕒 7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Webinar

🔗 Register at the link below.

https://www.kacfsf.org/events-1/sandwichgeneration

Address

101 Callan Avenue, Suite 400
San Leandro, CA
94577

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://kcceb.org/, http://maru.center/

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