2023 Give2YAK - Day of Giving

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.