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Recipients for 2010

Asian Women's Shelter of San Francisco
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Yu Ai Kai - Senior Center
Ed Iwasaki Scholarship Fund
Yu Ai Kai - Sake San Jose

We were pleased to receive these “Thank You” letters from 2010 recipients

"On behalf of Asian Women's Shelter (AWS), I would like to sincerely thank MIdori Kai for your generous grants of $1000 for each year 2010 and 2011, and for your commitment of support during this period. The grant is an invaluable contribution to our agency's work, and will strengthen and expand our work in direct services for women and children."

Read the complete letter from Aiko Pandorf, Executive Director, Asian Women's Shelter

Recipients for 2009

Asian Law Alliance, Domestic Violence Prevention
Ed Iwasaki Memorial Fund
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Yu-Ai Kai
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
One Warm Coat
Yu-Ai Kai - Keiro Kai
Spirit of Japantown
West Valley Community Services
Abode Services, Project Independence
Princess Project

Pictured at right (L-R):

Jeff Kuwano – Japanese American Museum San Jose
Linda Ueda – Yu-Ai Kai
Roberta Hayashi – Midori Kai Non-Profit Organization Chairperson
Richard Konda – Asian Law Alliance
Joyce Iwasaki – Ed Iwasaki Memorial Fund

Yu-Ai Kai Keiro Kai

October 10, 2009
San Jose Buddhist Church

Keiro Kai is an annual event sponsored by Yu-Ai Kai. In Japanese, “kei” means to honor or respect, and “ro” means elderly, thus the term "keiro" means to honor the elderly. In Japan, Keiro Day, a national holiday. is celebrated in mid-September with many events honoring and paying tribute to the elderly citizens of their nation. Yu-Ai Kai tries to carry on this beautiful cultural tradition locally by taking time out once a year to show their appreciation to the seniors in our community for all that they have done for us.

This year's event was held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the San Jose Buddhist Church annex. About 700 seniors, aged 75 and older, who are current members of either the West Valley JACL or Yu-Ai Kai Senior Clubs received invitations to attend the Keiro dinner as guests. They had delicious obento, red/white manju, entertainment and a small gift for each of the attending Honorees.

Below, right: Sophie Horiuchi-Forrester, Executive Director of Yu-Ai Kai, and Joyce Iwasaki.

We were pleased to receive these “Thank You” letters from 2009 recipients

"Thank you very much for the continuing suport of the Asian Law Alliance Domestic Violence program with the contribution of $1000. Each year, ALA staff and volunteers assist many victims of domestic violence through both our legal services and community education activities." Read the complete letter from Richard Konda, Executive Director of the Asian Law Alliance.	"Thank you so much for your generous donation of $420 to benefit Asian Women's Home, the Domestic Violence program of Asian Americans for Community Involvement. This year, we were able to provide holiday gifts to 87 women, children and men. Read the complete letter from Michelle Lew, President and CEO of Asian Americans for Community Involvement..

"Thank you for your generous gift of $1,000 to Yu-Ai Kai for Keiro Kai. Your donation will be used to help honor those seniors age 75 and above with a bento and a small gift." Read the complete letter from Sophie C. Horiuchi-Forrester, Executive Director of Yi-Ai Kai.	"On behalf of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, JAMsj, I would like to thank Midori Kai for the gracious donation of $1,000. Your commitment to helping JAMsj fulfill its mission of preserving and sharing Japanese American history, art, and culture with an emphasis on the Greater Bay Area is sincerely appreciated." Read the complete letter from Jeff Kuwano, President of JAMsj

"On behalf of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, JAMsj, I would like to thank Midori Kai for the gracious donation of $100. Your commitment to helping JAMsj fulfill its mission of preserving and sharing Japanese American history, art, and culture with an emphasis on the Greater Bay Area is sincerely appreciated." Read the complete letter from Jeff Kuwano, President of JAMsj This donation was made in honor of Marsha Baird, in recognition of her role as 2009 Boutique Co-Chair.	"Thank you so much for your generous support of West Valley Community Services with your recent donation... in support of our 'Diaper Drive.'" Read the complete letter from Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, LCSW, Executive Director of West Valley Community Services This donation was made in honor of Phyllis Osaki, in recognition of her role as 2009 Boutique Co-Chair.