Thank you for supporting AK
Connection 

Dear AK Connection Community,

Give to the Max Day reminded us once again how deeply this community cares. Thank you to every donor, every sharer, and every supporter who helped lift up AK Connection. Your generosity fuels the cultural, educational, and social programs that continue to nurture adult Korean adoptees across Minnesota and beyond.

If you weren’t able to donate during GTMD, we want you to know:
It’s absolutely okay — and you can still give at any time. You can also share and bid on the Fender Strat Buddy Guy Guitar, estimated value of $1,200.








Bidding ends Sunday Nov 30 at 9 PM. 

Our commitment to community isn’t limited to one day, and neither is the opportunity to support it.
Donate anytime

Thank you for being part of this important work.
We are grateful for you — today and every day.

Sincerely,
AK Connection Board

Help Support AK Connection

Since 2000, AK Connection has served as a resource for adult Korean Adoptees, their families, and communities in Minnesota. As a non-profit organization led by all Korean Adoptees, we provide cultural, educational, and social programming for our Korean Adoptee community. This work would not be possible without community members donating their time, resources, and skills to AK Connection.

UPCOMING AK CONNECTION EVENTS

October 12: Chuseok Celebration
with AK Connection

Join us for a fun and laid-back gathering for Korean adoptees, families, and friends in honor of Chuseok! Hanji Crew will guide us through an all-ages hanji craft. Snacks will be provided, including kimbap!

Space Limited - Registration Required: Limit one project per person and 4 projects per household. All attendees are expected to adhere to our guidelines to ensure a respectful and welcoming environment.

Date: October 12, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 4800 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55429 (Crystal Community Center - Crystal Room)

• Early-bird pricing ($75 GA / $100 VIP) ends at 11:59 PM on October 7, 2025. 
• Regular pricing ($85 GA / $110 VIP) ends at 11:59 PM on October 21, 2025. 
• Late registration pricing ($100 GA / $125) ends at 11:59 PM on November 4, 2025.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• October 6, 2025: Bridge to Korea tour information session (virtual event)
• October 11, 2025: KAM Center’s 25th Annivesary 
• October 13, 2025: KAAN: Reframing Chuseok (virtual event)
• October 16-19, 2025: Kimchi Healing Retreat (Hudson Valley, NY)
• April 16-19, 2026: Also-Known-As New York 30th Anniversary
• June 19-21, 2026: KAAN 2026 Conference

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOTE

We had a blast at the Fall Social!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Steady Pour for our Fall Social! We loved catching up on what’s happening in your lives and meeting some new chingus/friends!

A special shout-out to Ellen Moodie for hosting us in such a beautiful space and for being our personal bartender for the evening—we’re so grateful for the time and care you gave to our group. We’re sure we’ll be back!

As you can probably imagine, our focus is now shifting to our Anniversary Celebration on November 8th—don’t forget to grab your tickets! □ Early-bird pricing ends next week, so be sure to register soon. We’re thrilled to see so many of you already signed up!

At the same time, we didn’t want to miss a chance to connect during Chuseok, one of Korea’s most meaningful holidays. For many adoptees, it can be challenging to find ways to honor this tradition. If you’re curious about how others are reframing Chuseok as Korean adoptees, we encourage you to check out KAAN’s virtual event: “Reframing Chuseok” on October 13.

Happy Chuseok! 추석 잘 보내세요!

Seeking Community Input for Roots & Reflections

A Support Circle for Korean Adoptees
At this time, AK Connection and fellow Korean adoptee and therapist, Megan Nyberg, MA, LPCC are in consideration of how best to continue creating and providing a safe space for adult Korean Adoptees in Minnesota to come together and discuss their experiences. Your input is extremely valuable and helps us improve future sessions and programming for our community. 

Community Input for Roots & Reflections

Help Support AK Connection

Since 2000, AK Connection has served as a resource for adult Korean Adoptees, their families, and communities in Minnesota. As a non-profit organization led by all Korean Adoptees, we provide cultural, educational, and social programming for our Korean Adoptee community. This work would not be possible without community members donating their time, resources, and skills to AK Connection.

UPCOMING AK CONNECTION EVENTS

September 19: Fall Social for Adult Korean Adoptees at Steady Pour

Join us for a fun and welcoming social gathering for adult Korean adoptees and their plus ones—come connect, relax, and build community together. More details coming soon!

Space Limited - Registration Required: Please register by 5:00 PM on September 17, 2025, to help us with our preparations. All attendees are expected to adhere to our guidelines to ensure a respectful and welcoming environment.

Date: September 19, 2025
Time: 6:30-9:30
Location: Steady Pour (2125 E Hennepin Ave Suite 205, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

COMMUNITY EVENTS

September 13, 2025: Mosaic’s “We the Experts: Adoptees & Disordered Eating
September 13, 2025: KAtCH Fundraiser: Chicago Fire Tailgate 
September 20, 2025: Korean Culture Festival
September 27, 2025: Self-Care Workshop by Adoptee Hub
April 16-19, 2026: Also-Known-As New York 30th Anniversary
June 19-21, 2026: KAAN 2026 Conference

Seeking Community Input for Roots & Reflections

A Support Circle for Korean Adoptees
At this time, AK Connection and fellow Korean adoptee and therapist, Megan Nyberg, MA, LPCC are in consideration of how best to continue creating and providing a safe space for adult Korean Adoptees in Minnesota to come together and discuss their experiences. Your input is extremely valuable and helps us improve future sessions and programming for our community. 

Community Input for Roots & Reflections

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOTE

Thank you for another amazing Summer Picnic!

Whether folks stopped by just for a bit or stayed the whole night, this evening was a wonderful reminder of the strength and joy of coming together as a community. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this evening so special. And thank you to the board members and Myonghee Kimchi for cooking up a feast! 

This event is always a highlight of our year, welcoming new faces into the fold while also bringing longtime community members back together. Speaking of longtime community members… Can you help us solve this mystery? Someone dropped off a vintage AK Connection tshirt by our donation box. Do you know who it was?

A special shout out to the community members who came early and stayed late to help us set up and clean up. We were not expecting that, but we are so grateful… and sorry about those mosquito bites! We couldn’t do these events without the support from our amazing community. We deeply appreciate all of the contributions and engagement you all provide. We can’t wait to celebrate AK Connection’s 25th Anniversary with you! Look out for a dedicated email about that event soon!

Take care,
AK Connection Board of Directors

Help Support AK Connection

Since 2000, AK Connection has served as a resource for adult Korean Adoptees, their families, and communities in Minnesota. As a non-profit organization led by all Korean Adoptees, we provide cultural, educational, and social programming for our Korean Adoptee community. This work would not be possible without community members donating their time, resources, and skills to AK Connection.

Seeking AK Connection Board Members and Volunteers

Since 2000, AK Connection has served as a resource for adult Korean Adoptees, their families, and communities in Minnesota. As a non-profit organization led by all Korean Adoptees, we provide cultural, educational, and social programming for our Korean Adoptee community. 

This work would not be possible without community members donating their time, resources, and skills to AK Connection. If you are interested in serving on our board or volunteering, please fill out an interest form - we’re looking forward to hearing from you!