2025 Give2YAK - Day of Giving

This fundraiser is organized by Yu-Ai Kai.

Tax deductible

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.

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