Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)

Help Shape the Future of JASC by Participating in a Community Survey – We Want to Hear from YOU! We want to serve you better – your feedback will help us understand the types of programs, resources, and events you want to see. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Visa Gift Card! Click the link below to take the survey – it only takes a few minutes! Sharing your thoughts will help us ensure that JASC is a welcoming place for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gpipEN5U

Happy Veteran’s Day! We salute all US veterans for their service. Our CEO Courtney Sakai recently attended the Nisei Post 1183 Luncheon to honor Japanese American WWII veterans Enoch Kanaya, Roy Kurotsuchi, Masao Menda, James Tajiri, James Takaki, and their families as well as other veterans in attendance. Visit our news post for photos and more informational content including the National Veterans Network’s video commemorating the award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Japanese American WWII Soldiers and the Smithsonian’s webpage with more individual stories. https://lnkd.in/gF6wsACp

The JASC is thrilled to share some exciting news that Courtney Sakai, APR has officially joined us as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).?Please join us in welcoming Courtney to the JASC family! Courtney comes to us from Washington, DC with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, most recently as the Chief Strategy and Communications Officer at Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). She brings strengths in nonprofit management, strategic planning, fundraising, and community building, internally and externally—all things that will be vital as JASC continues to grow.?Thanks to the efforts of our volunteer Search Committee and our search firm, DHR Global, we reviewed over 360 candidates. We look forward to soon opening our newly renovated “Forever Home” and celebrating Mike Takada's well deserved retirement. As CEO, Mike Takada has guided the organization through tremendous growth. Under his leadership, we’ve been steadfast in our mission to make JASC an inclusive destination center for everyone interested in Japanese American history, culture, and community. Congratulations, Mike, and thank you for everything you’ve done for JASC and beyond! The impact you’ve made will be a permanent part of JASC's legacy. Read more about our exciting announcement: https://conta.cc/40lmZeL

Our temporary sign is up at our new building on 5700 N. Lincoln Ave! You can help contribute to our forever home and be part of JASC's legacy. Visit our webpage for recognition opportunities. https://lnkd.in/g-ryEF9B

This Saturday, 10/19, is the beginning of Fall Session 2 classes! Register for all five classes at a discount or register for class(es) that fit your schedule. Don't miss the fun ~ sign up today. Full details at https://lnkd.in/gz2cJ73Q

By participating in our naming opportunities, you can leave a lasting impact, honor your family or a specific family member, and commemorate your dedication to JASC. For more information on how you can participate in our naming opportunities, please contact us at 312-613-1799 or email [email protected].

The Serve, Preserve, Grow Campaign marks a pivotal moment in JASC's history. Our new facility, located at 5700 N. Lincoln, will allow JASC to build a sustainable future, ensuring that it will be around to serve generations to come. Our goal is to raise $4 million. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have already raised over $3.1 million. Learn more about our campaign on our webpage: https://lnkd.in/gPm4u4GK

?? Interested to see the progress of our new building on 5700 N. Lincoln Ave? We've been adding photos & updates on our website! Check out what our construction crew has been up to the past few months. https://lnkd.in/g6eVgmqe

?? Interested to see the progress of our new building on 5700 N. Lincoln Ave? We've been adding photos & updates on our website! Check out what our construction crew has been up to the past few months. https://lnkd.in/g6eVgmqe

Our Adult Day Services is an active and fun day program for older adults that provides clients with medical supervision during the day in a welcoming and social environment. Know a client that would be interested in joining? Contact us and look at our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/gngKd-7y