Yu-Ai Kai

I need your generosity to support a senior center based in the Japanese tradition that provides much-needed support for senior citizens, from meals, medical, social services, etc regardless of background. Help us create a safe place for our seniors.

In return, I will run a 21k Spartan Race in a costume of your choice and take on 30 obstacles in the process.

Donate and help decide whether I show up as a panda, Elvis, gladiator, or samurai (hey, I'm 3rd gen Japanese).

But seriously, this is a good cause and we could use your support to make a difference.

2025 Give2YAK - Day of Giving

Join us in making a difference by donating today to Yu-Ai Kai's Give2YAK - Day of Giving. The distinguishing feature of this fundraiser is the Dollar-for-Dollar match provided by our Matching Grant Sponsors who have generously promised over $150,000 to date in matching funds!

This is an incredible opportunity to DOUBLE the effectiveness of your donations. And YES, all donations to Give2YAK, before and after May 6, 2025, are eligible for the matching funds until met. Make sure to watch for updates as our matching funds may increase!

Supporting all Yu-Ai Kai programs and services, this fundraiser is critical to the foundation of the organization that was started 51 years ago. Nutrition, Social Services, Senior Day Services, socialization, fitness and essential workshops are just a few examples of the important work done at Yu-Ai Kai.

We are very grateful for your consideration to support this year's Give2YAK.

We thank our 2025 Give2YAK Matching Sponsors who make this fundraiser possible and inspire us to recognize Yu-Ai Kai's value to the community!

Black Koi - $15,000+

Ray and Lucy Matsumoto Trust

Carl Sasaki - In Memory of Herbert and Kinko Sasaki

Anonymous

Red Koi - $10,000 - $14,999

Wayne and Shizuko Adachi - In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ryuji Adachi

Bill Kogura

Bob Nakano - In Memory of Katsuto and Ruth Nakano

Larry and Yvonne Namekata

Blue Koi - $7,000 - $9,999

Merv Kato

Green Koi - $5,000 - $6,999

Joan and Chuck Powers - In Honor of The Yu-Ai Kai Staff and Volunteers

Bryan Quan and Janice Oda

Purple Koi - $2,000 - $4,999

Jane Kawasaki and John Adachi

Kris Kimura - In Honor of Sumi Kimura

Jim McClure and Sue Sakai-McClure

Patricia Nakashima - In Memory of Jimi and Eiko Yamaichi

Tori and David Sakurai and Family - In Honor of Yu-Ai Kai Staff and Volunteers

Japantown Lions Foundation

Orange Koi - $1,000 - $1,999

Ken and Sara Fritts

Mikio & Vickie Ishimaru

Ben Katai and Dora Ozawa - In Memory of Our Parents

Jean and Kenzo Kimura - In Loving Memory of Rose Arase and Judy Kimura

Alan and Lynn Minato

Michelle Tanaka

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Yu-Ai Kai celebrated its 51st Anniversary in March 2025 with a family fun event themed “Issho-ni” which means being and doing things “Together”. We believe this is key to enabling seniors and their families and communities to thrive.

Yu-Ai Kai was established in 1974 and continues to expand its services to meet the changing environment of our senior community.

Our Nutrition Program serves over 100 seniors daily including dine-in, pick-up and delivery service. Kitchen renovation completed in May 2024.

Senior Day Services program offers dependent older adults a safe and encouraging environment. Providing social interaction, stimulating and structured activities, gentle exercise, wellness activities, health screenings, and healthy nutrition.

Health and Wellness Services are ever-expanding and provide the resources for our senior community to promote healthy aging and successful independent living.

Yu-Ai Kai's Give2YAK - Matching extended to June 30th!

The Give2YAK Annual Day-of-Giving event is Yu-Ai Kai’s largest annual fundraiser. While we call this campaign a "Day-of-Giving", donations are matched before and after the actual day of giving. After a fun day of visits from our many supporters at the Yu-Ai Kai building on May 2nd, we are very close to our matching goal! Please help us to reach the $111,000+ matching fund! Our generous Matching Sponsors are allowing us to extend the matching period through June 30, 2023. We're almost there!

Supporting all Yu-Ai Kai programs and services, this fundraiser is critical to the foundation of the organization that was started over 49 years ago. Nutrition, Social Services, Senior Day Services, socialization, fitness and essential workshops are just a few examples of the important work done at Yu-Ai Kai.

We thank our 2023 Give2YAK Matching Sponsors who make this fundraiser possible and inspire us to recognize Yu-Ai Kai's value to the community:

Black Koi - $15,000+

Ray & Lucy Matsumoto Trust

Anonymous

Red Koi - $10,000 - $14,999

Wayne and Shizuko Adachi - In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ryuji Adachi

Sharon Yamate

Anonymous

Green Koi - $5,000 - $9,999

Michie Kimizuka - In memory of Masashi and Scott Kimizuka

Merv Kato

Bob Nakano - In memory of Judy Junko Nakano

Purple Koi - $2,000 - $4,999

Jane Kawasaki & John Adachi - Honoring the seniors who inspire us

Ken & Sara Fritts

Jim McClure & Sue Sakai-McClure

Bryan Quan & Janice Oda - In memory of Wiley Quan and Henry Oda

Tori & David Sakurai and family - In honor of Yu-Ai Kai staff and volunteers

San Jose Japantown Lions

Yu-Ai Kai Board

Anonymous

Orange Koi - $1,000 - $1,999

Judy Sugiyama - In Memory of Anne and Tad Sugiyama

Michelle Tanaka

Yu-Ai Kai Monday Handicraft & Social Class

Yu-Ai Kai Thursday Arts & Crafts Class

We are very grateful for your consideration to support this year's Give2YAK.

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Yu-Ai Kai celebrated its 49th Anniversary in March 2023 with our first in-person event since 2020. While all programs and services continued throughout the pandemic, many were adjusted to meet restrictions. However, we are proud and grateful to have been able to continue to serve our senior community, addressing critical needs and supporting the well-being of all our clients and friends.

Yu-Ai Kai was established in 1974 and continues to expand its services to meet the changing environment of our senior community.

Our Nutrition Program serves over 100 seniors daily including dine-in, pick-up and delivery service.

Senior Day Services program offers dependent older adults a safe and encouraging environment. Providing social interaction, stimulating and structured activities, gentle exercise, wellness activities, health screenings, and healthy nutrition.

Health and Wellness Services are ever-expanding and provide the resources for our senior community to promote healthy aging and successful independent living.

Yu-Ai Kai's
2022 Give2YAK
Day of Giving

Join us in making a difference by donating today to Yu-Ai Kai's Give2YAK - Day of Giving. The distinguishing feature of this fundraiser is the Dollar-for-Dollar match provided by our Matching Grant Sponsors who have generously promised $128,500 to date in matching funds!

This is an incredible opportunity to DOUBLE the effectiveness of your donations. And YES, all donations to Give2YAK, before and after May 3, 2022, are eligible for the matching funds until met. Make sure to watch for updates as our matching funds may increase! 

Give2YAK is an annual fundraiser which supports the general operations of Yu-Ai Kai. This includes all current programs and services as well as the development of new programs to address the changing needs of our senior community, especially during these challenging times. Be sure to visit our website (www.yuaikai.org) to learn more about the programs and services you will support!

 

Yu-Ai Kai is committed to promoting healthy aging, successful independent living, and being an advocate for all seniors, while embracing Japanese American tradition.

We thank you for considering the important needs of our senior community in your giving decisions.


Our 2022 Give2YAK Matching Sponsors:

Black Koi - $15,000+
     Ray & Lucy Matsumoto
     Anonymous
     Anonymous
     Anonymous

Red Koi - $10,000 - $14,999
     Wayne and Shizuko Adachi
          In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ryuji Adachi

Green Koi - $5,000 - $6,999
     Grace Yamakawa
          In memory of James Yamakawa

Purple Koi - $2,000 - $4,999 
     Shizuka Hanada
          In memory of George Hanada
     Jane Kawasaki & John Adachi
          In honor of the dedicated volunteers
     Jim McClure & Sue Sakai-McClure
     Tori and David Sakurai
     San Jose Japantown Lions
     Hannah Takahashi
     Yu-Ai Kai Board

Orange Koi - $1,000 - $1,999
     Ken and Sara Fritts
     Michelle Tanaka
     Anonymous




Yu-Ai Kai was established in 1974 and continues to expand their services to meet the changing environment of our senior community.




Yu-Ai Kai’s Senior Day Services program offers dependent older adults, a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Our friendly and professional staff provides:

•  Social interaction
•  Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art
•  Gentle exercise
•  Wellness activities, health screening
•  Nutritious snacks and hot lunch




Our Nutrition Program serves over 100 seniors daily including delivery service.  




Health and Wellness Services are ever-expanding and provide the resources for our senior community to promote healthy aging, successful independent living.