My favorite thing about Woori Center was meeting with immigrant community members and connecting with Participating in these programs helped me better my understanding of my role as an AAPI in society. Before I just recognized the fact that I was a minority, but never understood how powerful that is in connecting with others.  from not only Pennsylvania but all over the country... It was empowering to see people’s power in action, fighting for justice, and standing in solidarity.

Woori Center encourages heightened social awareness, which proves to be both reaffirming and educational, especially in times like these. I felt that the more understanding I gained about my identity, my privilege in comparison to others, and the stereotypes about people like me, the clearer my next step was. It is crucial for POCs like us to move through the world educated and aware because, without organizations like the Woori Center, our voices can be so easily forgotten.

I participated in multiple YLP programs over the past couple years and did some voter registration. Engaging with members of my community in a safe and vulnerable space allowed me to express my thoughts/feelings I'm not always able to elsewhere.

I think it's important for young people who are still exploring their identity to have that safe space to express their feelings, so it's really helpful that Woori helps facilitate that.