2024 Give2YAK - Day of Giving

2024 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 $114,500 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 7, 2024, 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 50 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 2024 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 Ryuji and Alice Adachi

Larry and Yvonne Namekata

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

Bob Nakano - In memory of Judy Junko Nakano

Carl Sasaki - In Memory of Herbert and Kinko Sasaki

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

John Adachi & Jane Kawasaki

Merv Kato

Iyoko Katsuyoshi - In Memory of Mitsuye Nakao, Ruriko Nakano, Masakazu Nakao, George Tadami Nakao, Roger Nakao & Johnnie Nakao

Bryan Quan and Janice Oda - In honor of Miyo Quan and Naomi Oda

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

Kris Kimura - In Honor of Sumi Kimura

Jim McClure and Sue Sakai-McClure

Patricia Nakashima - In Memory of Eiko Yamaichi

Tori and David Sakurai - In Memory of Lucy Matsumoto

Japantown Lions Foundation

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

Ken and Sara Fritts

Michelle Tanaka

Barbara Ueda - In Honor of Yu-Ai Kai's Staff, Board and Volunteers

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 50th Anniversary in March 2024 with a community gala highlighting Yu-Ai Kai's Memories & Milestones. Add more about the event and achievements here...

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.