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NCI Sponsors & Partners California Japanese American Community
Leadership Council The primary mission of the California Japanese American Community Leadership Council (CJACLC) is to pro-actively and collectively address the challenges, changes and issues affecting the Japanese American community as it enters into the 21st century. By promoting and coordinating a statewide network and developing strategic statewide/regional partnerships, the CJACLC hopes to strengthen our Japanese American communities. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Global
Foundation Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Global Foundation serves the California Japanese American community as the primary funder of the CJACLC. Union Bank of California At Union Bank of California, we'd like to think we're part of the neighborhood. We're thankful for the professional and personal friendships we've made in the Japanese American community, and we look forward to a long relationship with you. So stop by anytime, because, after all, we're proud to be your neighbor. Aratani Foundation Japanese American businessman and leader, George Aratani, generously shares with the community. Cathay Bank Foundation Shinnyo-en Foundation The Shinnyo-en Foundation helps build more caring communities by supporting educational programs that engage and inspire young people in meaningful acts of service. The Foundation was established in 1994 by Shinnyo-en, a lay Buddhist order whose members strive to live with utmost sincerity and respect for others. By providing financial support and resources, the Foundation partners with non-profit organizations that share our vision for bringing out the best in ourselves, our children and our communities. Japanese Community Youth Council The mission of JCYC is to support the needs of the diverse, multi-cultural population of children, youth and families throughout San Francisco by: providing a comprehensive continuum of care; empowering young people to realize their full potential as self-sufficient, responsible members of the community; providing leadership in collaborative efforts to foster better relationships and communication among different communities; supporting the cultural, educational, recreational, and vocational needs of children and youth. Little Tokyo Service Center Founded in 1979, LTSC is a nonprofit charitable organization serving people in need, especially those facing language or cultural gaps, financial need, or physical disabilities. Currently, LTSC sponsors over a dozen different community and social service programs such asindividual and family counseling, support groups, transportation and translation services, an emergency caregiver program, student help lines, crisis hotlines and consumer education, to provide competent and compassionate services in seven different languages. Recently, LTSC has expanded its services to include several major community development projects and affordable housing in the Los Angeles area. Japanese American Citizens League
– Northern California Western Nevada Pacific District The Japanese American Citizens League, Northern California - Western Nevada - Pacific (NCWNP) District sponsors educational programs for its members and the public. Programs have focused on such topics as hate crimes, which taught our members how to work with their local police departments to combate hate violence; on homophobia in the Japanese American community, which served as an opportunity to open a dialogue and break down the stereotypes and fear that keep us apart; and on the Nisei resisters of conscience, which featured both veterans and resisters sharing their stories in an effort to bring a healing to our community. Japanese American Citizens League
– Pacific Southwest Dictrict JACL's mission is to advocate for civil and human rights, and to preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans (see above). The JACL Pacific Southwest District represents over 7,500 members and 32 chapters located throughout Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. Japanese American Citizens League
– Berkeley Chapter Japanese American Citizens League
– Sacramento Chapter Japanese American National Museum The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by preserving, interpreting and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. Japanese Cultural and Community Center of
Northern California Envisioned by the Japanese American community, the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) will be an everlasting foundation of our Japanese American ancestry, cultural heritage, histories and traditions. JCCCNC strives to meet the evolving needs of the Japanese American community through programs, affordable services and facility usage. California Japanese American Alumni
Association The California Japanese American Alumni Association (CJAAA) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to the continuing prosperity of the Japanese American community. CJAAA awards thousands of dollars of scholarships to continuing/returning, graduate/undergraduate students of Japanese American descent attending any of the ten UC campuses. Japanese American Community Services The Japanese American Community Services of Southern California (JACS) provides financial support to "emerging" groups and projects in the greater Los Angeles area, with a focus on community service, health and human services, cultural arts, and leadership development. Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines began with one simple notion: If you get your passengers to their destinations when they want to get there, on time, at the lowest possible fares, and make darn sure they have a good time doing it, people will fly your airline. And you know what? They were right. |