2008 Kimochi Newsletter

WINTER 2008
Kimochi, Inc. Celebrates
Kimochi Home’s 25th Anniversary
By Nichi Bei Times Report
Kimochi, Inc. celebrated Kimochi Home’s 25th anniversary
and held the kick-off of their Kimochi Home Improvement
Capital Campaign May 18 at Hotel Kabuki in
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San Francisco’s Japantown.
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sponsor for Kimochi. Yoshiaki Hata, vice president, regional
manager, Northwestern Region USA, gave words of thanks and
appreciation to Kimochi and praised them for the
work for caring the seniors.
John Sasaki, KTVU — Channel 2 News, was the
master of ceremonies.
Eileen C. Tanaka, director of Public Relations and
Sales Promotion for the Northwest Region, U.S.A.
for Japan Airlines was also in attendance.
Roy Ikeda, chairman, Kimochi, Inc. board of
directors, gave welcoming remarks.
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Consul General of Japan Yasumasa Nagamine
also expressed his congratulations to Kimochi,
Inc. and Kimochi Home for their many years
of serving the seniors. Other public officials in
attendance included San Francisco Supervisor
Ross Mirkarimi and Airport Commissioner
Caryl Ito.
The Kimochi odori class under the direction
of instructor Yoshiko Fujimoto provided
entertainment.
The 2008 Northern California Cherry
Blossom Queen Alicia Kagawa and her court
assisted Sasaki in a raffle drawing.
Kimochi Spirit Awards were given to
Kimochi Home volunteers Keiko Akashi,
Yasuko Fujita, Mary Ishisaki and Annie
Spivack, all of whom have served more
than 15 years with the organization, as
well as Dorcas Hautea, a Kimochi Home program assistant
for 10 years.
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Steve Nakajo, executive director of Kimochi,
Inc., gave closing remarks before attendees
enjoyed refreshments and socializing with the
honorees and friends. Nakajo thanked the
attendees for their support of Kimochi.
Corporate sponsors for the event were Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, Union Bank of
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1. John Sasaki; 2. Roy Ikeda; 3. Yoshiaki Hata, Annie Spivack, Keiko Akashi, Yasuko Fujita,
Mary Ishisaki, and Dorcas Hautea; 4. Ben Nakajo, Yoshiaki Hata, Eileen Tanaka, Sandy
Mori, and Steve Nakajo; 5. Kimochi Odori Class
Benh Nakajo, a Kimochi board member, presented a Kimochi, Inc.
Spirit Award to Japan Airlines for being a long-time corporate
$10,000 Bequeath
From Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, Japan, Mr. Taro Toya made a visit to Kimochi
to present a $10,000 check, which was a bequeath from his mother, Mrs. Sumiko
Baughman, to the organization, specifically for seniors who are homebound in need of
home-delivered meals and social services. Mrs. Baughman, who lived in San Francisco’s
Richmond District, passed away in December 2007. Her Kimochi Social Worker was
Ms. Akemi Yoshimoto. Mr. Toya made monthly visits to San Francisco to visit his mother.
Pictured left to right: Sandy Ouye Mori, Kimochi Development Director;
Taro Toya, son of Sumiko Baughman; and Mieko Toya, Taro’s wife.
Kimochi provided services to Mrs. Baughman since 1986.
California, AT&T and Hotel Kabuki.
The funds raised will go towards replacing the
residents’ furniture in their rooms, new furniture for
the two lounges, renovation
of the two bathrooms and
replacing carpeting on the
second floor.
For 25 years, Kimochi Home
has provided 24-hour,
Airport Commissioner
Caryl Ito representing
Mayor Gavin Newsom
James Tapscott (center), winner of the
Japan Airlines roundtrip tickets, with
Steve Nakajo and Mary Ishisaki
supervised non-medical care and a safe haven for seniors
who must depend on others. Kimochi Home also supports
families during periods of stress, caregiver burnout and family
vacations, and serves as a transition point
between hospital and home.
Steve Nakajo, Linda Ishii, Grace
Fujimoto, and Dorcas Hautea
Information on Kimochi Home
may be obtained by calling Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home
coordinator, at (415) 922-9972.
Kimochi Home
Renovation Project Update
Ben and Mary Ishisaki’s
Donation of Stocks
Before
The Kimochi Home Improvement Project is
getting underway with the funds raised from
the 25th Anniversary of
Kimochi Home. Total funds
raised so far is $105,000
and funds are still being
solicited and accepted for the
Kimochi Home Improvement
Capital Campaign. Steve Ishii,
Kimochi’s Operations Director,
is overseeing this project.
After
Hoi’s Construction is the
contractor for the renovation. Linda Ishii, New Mattresses
Kimochi Home Coordinator, has ordered
new mattresses for all of the residents’
rooms and will be ordering the residents’
new furniture in their rooms. The two
large bathrooms on the second floor are
presently being renovated. Additionally,
the two lounge areas will have new
furnishings; and new second floor
carpets will be installed.
Pictured left to right:
Mark Moriguchi,
Kimochi Board Treasurer
Ben Ishisaki and Mary
Ishisaki (Mary is
Board Secretary)
Steve Nakajo,
Kimochi Executive Director
Linda Ishii,
Kimochi Home Coordinator
In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of Kimochi
Home, Ben and Mary Ishisaki contributed $10,000 in stocks
to the Kimochi Home Improvement Capital Campaign.
This contribution will go towards replacing and updating
the furnishings in the residents’ rooms, the two large
bathrooms, two lounge areas, and the second floor carpets
that have served seniors for the past 25 years. The Ishisaki’s
contribution of stocks is one method to support Kimochi in
its fundraising efforts.
Kimochi Home/Eagle Scout Bench Project
This is a photo of one of the benches, with Michael Quan
on the right and his father, Richard Quan, on the left.
In March of this year, the Kimochi Home/Eagle Scout Bench Project was initiated
by Michael Quan, a Troop 29 Eagle Scout from the San Francisco Buddhist Church.
Other members of Troop 29 also assisted. Michael raised funds to cover the cost of
the materials for three wooden benches and placed brass placards on the benches in
memory of Jean Haruko Tsuchiya. The benches are on the back patio at Kimochi Home,
a residential/day care/respite facility in San Francisco’s Japantown. Donors for this
project in memory of Mrs. Tsuchiya included Dennis Tsuchiya, Satoru and Carolyn
Hosoda, Mr. & Mrs. Sim Seiki, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Tanabe, and Mr. & Mrs. Kaz Takasuka.
Other donors were Douglas and Megumi Inouye, Mary Eijima and Robert Kawano,
Cathy Arima, Michael K. Wong, and Kate Ikeda. The total donations came to $1,300
and were solicited by Michael Quan, the Eagle Scout. Kimochi is very appreciative of
this Eagle Scout project and the generosity of the community donors.
Kimochi Home 25th Anniversary Celebration and 2008 Sansei Live!
Raffle Prize Donors
Aitoh Company, LLC
Dalla Valle Vineyards
Ford & Stacey Hirata
Macy’s
Sanrio
Asakichi
Dominic DiSanti, Ubisoft
Mio, Inc. on Fillmore St.
SFJAZZ
Asian Art Museum
DooBu Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel & Suites
– San Jose Int’l Airport
Aiko Morioka
Blake Sgamba
Asian Gift Designs
Ebisu Restaurant
Hotel Kabuki
Wes Nihei
Shimada Styles
AT&T California
- Carol Diaz
Escolta Fine Arts
Hotel Tomo
Sony Computer
Entertainment America
AWAT Productions
Fairmont/Raffles Hotel
International
Nippon-Ya
- Eric Kobuchi
Wa Huong, Morling
Financial Services
Pat Orr
Southwest Airlines
Beach Blanket Babylon
Far Niente
J. Sugihara
Waka Ozawa
Starbucks on Fulton St.
Benihana
Manny Fernandez
Japan Airlines
Patti Ogden Design
Super Mira
Best Buy
on Geary Boulevard
Fuji Shiatsu
Bushi-Tei
Cache Creek
Casino Resort
Creative Accents
Daikoku by Shiki
Kansai Bistro
Poleng Lounge
Ten Speed Press
Gap Foundation
Kayoko Designs
Pomegranate Designs
Pat Tseng
Harrah’s/Harveys
Mik Kitagawa
Pork Store Café
Villa Romana Restaurant
Lake Tahoe
Riyo Kunisawa
Terry Rosenstock
Wati Design
Harrah’s Reno
Patti S. Lee
R. S. Suzuki Jewelers
Ten Speed Press
Hayes Auto Repair, Inc.
Lyall Harris Notecards
San Francisco
Conservatory of Music
Wells Fargo
Highway 12 Winery
Yoshi’s San Francisco
In Memoriam
Hisao Inouye
Affectionately called H.I., former
In 1955 he became a naturalized U.S.
Kimochi Board member Hisao Inouye
citizen. In 1961 he helped organize
passed away on September 1, 2008.
the Nikkei Lions Club, becoming its
A memorial service was held on
President in 1962, and was named
October 12, 2008. H.I. joined
Club Lion of the year in 1968. In 1965
he served as the District Chairman
the Board in 1977 and served as
of the Lions Youth Community
Chairman of the Board from 1977 to
Activities Fund. In 1967 he helped
1984. During his tenure, he oversaw
the development and fundraising for
organize the first San Francisco Cherry
the construction of Kimochi Home,
The late Hisao Inouye with his wife Aiko Inouye (right) and Sandy Mori Blossom Festival and was elected its
a 24-hour non-medical, residential
General Chairman.
care, day care facility at 1531 Sutter St. H.I. had celebrated
He is survived by Aiko, his devoted wife of 71 years; sons
his 100th birthday in March of this year.
Akio and Tom (June); Akio’s children, Robert, Paul (Michele)
H.I. was a community leader, initiating and organizing many
and Keith (Kelly); Tom’s children, Sandra (Brian Shea), Kathy
longtime Japanese community entities. He helped to organize
and Douglas (Akiko); Kathy’s daughter Lauren: and Paul and
the S.F. Japanese Chamber of Commerce. He was elected
Michele’s daughters, Avery and Sutton; and many other relatives.
President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern
Kimochi will always be grateful for his leadership and commitment
California in 1950. In the mid-1950’s, he was active in the
to Japanese American and Japanese-speaking seniors.
Parents Association of San Francisco Boy Scout Troop 12.
Jerry Kika Wins the 27th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament
Jerry Kika was the winner of the 27th Annual Kimochi Golf
Tournament held September 19, 2008 at the Richmond Country
Club. Under ideal weather conditions, Kika shot 101-39-62 to win
Field Low Net honors and the prestigious Tosh Hara - Sam Sato
Memorial Perpetual Trophy.
noting their commitment to community service. Tournament
co-chair Lowell Kimura and Nakajo presented the Tosh Hara Sam Sato Memorial Perpetual Trophy to Field Low Net winner
Jerry Kika. Trophies were also presented to flight winners Ted
Tanisawa, Russell Obana, Fran Mori and Seiji Horibuchi.
Neal Katsura, representing the Hiura Family presented the
Wilfred Hiura Memorial Perpetual Trophy to the Super Seniors
Flight Champion Glenn Yasuda.
Field Low Gross honors went to Ken Mizono who shot 76 and
holds a 9 handicap. Ted Tanisawa won the Championship Flight
shooting 82-17-65. Russell Obana was the victor in the First Flight
with 101-35-66 and Fran Mori won the Women’s Flight with
89-19-70. Gen Yasuda was the Super Seniors Flight Champion at
83-16-67. Seiji Horibuchi won the Callaway Flight.
The Kimochi Golf Committee expressed appreciation to the
staff of the Richmond Country Club for their warm hospitality
and excellent service and to the sponsors for the golf holes,
Hole-in One and Closest-to-the Pin contests. Kimochi also wants
to thank and acknowledge the 2008 Cherry Blossom Queen Court
for volunteering at the tournament and in particular, for their help
with the raffle.
Master of Ceremonies and Executive Director Steve Nakajo thanked
the Golf Committee members and many tournament and raffle
volunteers, and recognized the initial leadership of Tosh Hara and
Sam Sato in the development of this golf tournament, particularly
08 Championship Flight
left to right: Ted Tanisawa, Ken Mizono,
Gen Yasuda, Joe McManus, Duane Ong,
Craig Mayeda
08 First Flight
left to right: Russell Obana, Scott
Muranishi, Lester Johe, Steve Tamaki,
Gary Zimin, Jon Shindo
08 Ladies Flight
Cheryl Miyashiro, Lisa Mizono,
Darlene Masamori, Fran Mori
08 Callaway
left-Darin Takakura, middleJan Masuda, right-Seiji Horibuchi
08 Senior Flight
left-Neal Katsura representing the
Hiura Family right-Glenn Yasuda
receiving award for father
08 Tournament Winner
left-Steve Nakajo, ED, middleJerry Kika, winner, right-Lowell
Kimura, tournament co-chair
The following are
the winners of the
golf tournament
Championship Flight:
1ST Ted Tanisawa
2ND Ken Mizono
3RD Glenn Yasuda
4TH Joe McManus
5TH Duane Ong
6TH Craig Mayeda
82-17-65
76-9-67
83-16-67
82-14-68
83-17-68
85-17-68
Field Low Net Champion:
Field Low Gross:
Super Seniors Champion:
08 Field Low Gross
left-Steve Nakajo, ED,
right-Ken Mizono
Jerry Kika101-39-62
Ken Mizono
76
Gen Yasuda
83-16-67
First Flight
1ST Russell Obana101-35-66
2ND Scott Muranishi 90-23-67
3RD Lester Johe
92-24-68
4TH Steve Tamaki
95-26-69
5TH Gary Zimin
98-28-70
6TH Jon Shindo100-29-71
Closest-to-the-Pin
Hole #3 Ken Mizono
5’7”
Hole #7 Gary Mizono
7’7”
Hole #11 Glenn Matsui
N/A
Hole#16 Dave Garzoli14’7”
Women’s Flight
1ST Fran Mori
89-19-70
2ND Darlene Masamori 98-27-71
3RD Lisa Mizono
89-15-74
4TH Cheryl Miyashiro105-31-74
Callaway Flight
1ST Seiji Horibuchi
2ND Jan Masuda
3RD Darin Takakura
The following are the golf committee members and tournament volunteers:
Co-Chairs: Jerry Kika, Lowell Kimura & Donna Kimura, Richard Alcantara, Darryl Chun, Richard Eijima, Todd Eshima, Anna S. Higaki, Ben Hogo, David
Ishida, Joe & Fumi Kawasaki, Joe McManus, Duane Ong, Al Petrich, Gilmore Wong, Lorri Arishita, Alexis Chan, Hebe Cheng, Genie Gee, Daryl Higashi,
Pam Hong, Emily Hsieh, Steve Ishii, Alice Jeong, Mari Kimura, Ryan Kimura, Ella Kitagawa, Tom Mayehara, Sandy Mori, Arly Nagase, Joyce Nakai, Etsie
Nakajo, Steve Nakajo, Wes Nihei, Jeanne Wing, Daniel Yim, Les Yim and the Century Golf Club of San Francisco.
Kimochi would like to express their sincere appreciation for the businesses and individuals for their generous contributions to the tournament.
Kimochi’s Sansei Live! Fundraiser, October 18th
October 18th marked the 25th Anniversary of Kimochi’s Sansei
Live! which brings together multiple generations of friends, families
and community for an evening of live music and dancing, food and
creative arts and raffle prizes. The evening’s festivities was hosted
by KTVU’s Robert Handa. Live music was by the Kimochi All-Star
Band featuring Derek Evans, Full Circle and DJ John Jow. Odori
and hula dances were performed by the seniors in the Kimochi
Creative Wellness program.
Culinary Demonstrations. Each year, Chef Ming Adler recruits a
wonderful team of Bay Area chefs who put on a grand show of
food demos that kick off the evening’s festivities.
Chef Ming Adler was the mistress of ceremonies for the culinary
demonstrations. Ms. Adler is a pastry and gelato consultant with
internationally known Fabbri, based in Bologna, Italy. The other
chefs were Mark Spasic, Executive Chef at Chocpita; Noriko Abe,
pastry chef at 1300 Fillmore; Russell Yang, Executive Chef at
Kansai Bistro; and Wade Tamura, a consultant chef, who was in
charge of Google’s on-site kitchen and cafeteria for its employees.
Sansei Live! began 25 years ago as a way to introduce younger
generations to Kimochi’s senior services and to promote
philanthropy among young people. Giving can happen in many
ways, at any age. Through Sansei Live!, Kimochi has cultivated
a strong network of supporters and volunteers, individuals who
give of their time and expertise, as well as those who support the
organization’s programs through monetary donations all in support
of Bay Area seniors.
Giving can happen in many ways, at any age. Kimochi cultivates
a strong network of supporters and volunteers; individuals who
give of their time or expertise, as well as those who support the
organization’s programs through monetary donations—all to benefit
our Bay Area seniors.
One of the groups who support Kimochi are the Bay Area chefs
who give generously of their time and talent to Sansei Live’s!
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1. Amy Sujishi & Steve Nakajo, Co-chairs of Sansei Live!, District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Sandy Ouye Mori, Kimochi Development Director; 2. Amy Sujishi,
Clifford Nakai, Consul General Yasumasa Nagamine, Eric Kobuchi, Scott Uyeda, and Sandy Mori; 3. Consul General Yasumasa Nagamine with Kimochi Board Members
Mary Ishisaki (left) and Bonnie Manning (right); 4. Assemblyman Mark Leno (now State Senator) and Roy Ikeda, Chairman of Kimochi Board of Directors;
5. Chefs Wade Tamura, Russell Yang, Mark Spasic, Noriko Abe, and Ming Adler
Some people exemplify this art of giving best. From their first introduction to Kimochi and community, they have gone on to give
generously and continuously, with heartfelt feelings for the Kimochi seniors and for the community at large. Profiles in Giving were
highlighted at this year’s Sansei Live! Individuals profiled were:
Aaron Nakahara
Principal; Nakahara Accountancy Corporation
Emeryville, California
Keith Onishi
Firefighter, San Francisco Fire Department
San Francisco, California
Lloyd Lew
Peace Officer, San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco, California
Rhonda Hirata
Director of Marketing; San Francisco Design Center
San Francisco, California
Ted Yamagishi
Founder and Principal; Spinner Mortgage
San Mateo, California
Grace Horikiri
Design Director; NDD Creative
San Francisco, California
Richard Jue
Peace Officer, San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco, California
SANSEI LIVE! Committee
Seated, left to right: Mary Ishisaki, Tamiko Wong, Amy Sujishi and Ted Fang
Standing, left to right: Steve Nakajo, Sandy Mori, Kyle Kuniyoshi, Tobin Tsuji, Kathy Aoki,
Ming Adler, Nikki Hikari, Eric Kobuchi and Susie Willemsz-Geeroms
Not pictured are Fumi Nihei and Ellen Kiyomizu
Kimochi Programs and Services
Hula
Singing
Ceramics
Odori
Exercise
Volunteers
Transportation
Nutrition
Social Services
Happy Aging!
From the Fall 2008 Curry Senior Center Newsletter
Older Americans 2008, Key Indicators of Well-Being, was recently
published and distributed by the Federal Interagency Forum on
Aging-Related Statistics.* This document is one of a “series of
reports to the Nation” regarding older adults in the U.S. and is of
interest because of the broad and inclusive indicators examined
and information such as the following:
• “life expectancy varies by race, but the difference decreases with
age. In 2004, life expectancy at birth was 5.2 years higher for
white people than for black people. At age 65, white people can
expect to live an average of 1.6 years longer than black people.
Among those who survive to age 85, however, the life expectancy
among black people is slightly higher (7.1 yrs) than white people
(6.7 yrs.).
BOOMERS RULE!
Between 1946 and 1964 the largest number of babies were born
in America, that population will turn 65 in 2011, significantly
increasing the number of older Americans, a population that will be
more racially diverse and more highly educated than the previous
generation. Not only will the population of 65 and older be the
largest in our country, so too will the 85 and older age group. In
2000, the population of 65 and older was approximately 35 million
(12%) and, in 2030 it will increase to 71.5 MILLION or nearly 20%
of the U.S. population.
• “life expectancy at age 65 in the United States is lower than that
of many other industrialized nations. In 2003, women age 65
in Japan could expect to live on average 3.2 years longer than
women in the United States. Among men, the difference was
1.2 years.”**
This publication presents 38 “key indicators”, measuring important
aspects of older adult’s lives. Data was gathered over time by many
Federal agencies that collaborated to bring the data together.
It provides some interesting and helpful information on our aging
populations and demonstrates how important statistical data
gathering is and why Federal agencies (and local government &
nonprofit agencies) should work together. Should you be interested
in all of the data presented and you have access to the internet,
you can go to www.agingstats.gov.
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Improvements in health have significantly affected the life
expectancy of Americans in the past century, contributing to
the growth of the older population. We are living longer than
ever before!
• “Under current mortality conditions, people who survive to age
65 can expect to live an average of 18.7 more years, almost
7 years longer than people age 65 in 1900. The life expectancy of
people who survive to age 85 today is 7.2 more years for women
and 6.1 years for men.”
HAPPY AGING!
– Gay Kaplan, RN, MS, GNP-C
Director of Services
(former Kimochi Board Member)
Club Nikkei
Are you, a friend, or a family member looking for fun things to do? Are you concerned about going
out alone? Kimochi has the answer: Join Club Nikkei!
In Summer 2007, Kimochi formed Club Nikkei, a group of active and independent seniors from
the Nikkei community who have one important thing in common: they want to go out and have
fun! Our agency offers many programs and services but for years has been asked by seniors and
volunteers for more activities and trips focused on healthy seniors who just want to get out,
socialize with others, and enjoy life in their retired years. They didn’t want to deal with the hassle of
driving and parking or concerns about going out, especially at night. We surveyed seniors and the
consensus given: “I want to get out of the house, have fun and enjoy life.”
A committee made up of staff and senior volunteers meet regularly to develop a calendar of activities and
trips for Club Nikkei. All club members are sent a monthly calendar and all they need to do is return
an r.s.v.p. form to reserve a space. It’s as simple as that! The annual membership fee is $50. This covers
transportation and mailing costs. Members pay for the costs of the activity themselves. This year, club
members have been offered activities that ranged from shopping trips, attending plays, the symphony,
fairs, obon festivals, church bazaars, dinners, Indian casinos and an overnight trip to Monterey. Leave the
planning and driving to us!
If you are interested in joining Club Nikkei,
please call one of the following:
Pamela Hong, Information and Referral Coordinator at (415) 563-5626
Justin Ng, Senior Center Coordinator at (415) 931-2287
Steve Ishii, Operations Director at (415) 931-2294
Kimochi, Inc. Budget for 2008-2009
Sources of Funds
Expenses
Grants/Foundations
$80,000 (3%)
General Donations
$251,703 (10%)
Fundraising
Events/Contributions
$175,000 (7%)
Adult Social Day Care
$221,436 (9%)
Interest Income
$50,000 (2%)
Social Services
$433,128 (18%)
Contracts
$983,510 (42%)
Transportation
$101,972 (4%)
Nutrition
$757,245 (32%)
Program Donations
$189,345 (8%)
Administration
$436,630 (18%)
Fees for Services
$677,297 (28%)
Kimochi Home
$456,444 (19%)
Total: $2,406,855
Total: $2,406,855
Corporate Support
Union Bank of California Foundation
has announced its support for Kimochi,
Inc.’s 25th Anniversary Celebration of
Kimochi Home, which was celebrated
on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Hotel
Kabuki in San Francisco’s Japantown.
UBOC Foundation contributed $10,000
towards the programs and services at
Kimochi Home, which provides 24-hour, non-medical supervised
care in its residential/respite programs and supervised care in
its adult social daycare program. Union Bank (from the time
it was California First Bank) was the lead bank in providing a
construction loan towards the initial building of Kimochi Home
between 1981 and 1983. Kimochi Home officially opened in
1983. The mortgage for Kimochi Home was paid off within the
first 10 years of operation.
AT&T gave a $10,000 grant in 2008 for direct
services. Thanks to Ken Mintz and Lynn Bunin of
AT&T External Affairs for their support.
PG&E donated $15,000 in 2008 supporting the
25th Anniversary of Kimochi Home in May, the Golf
Tournament in September, Sansei Live in October,
and Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire in December.
Thanks to Travis Kiyota, Directory of Government
and Community Relations at PG&E.
Pictured in front of Kimochi Home at 1531
Sutter St. in San Francisco’s Japantown are
(left to right):
Steve Nakajo,
Executive Director of Kimochi, Inc.
Keiji Miyoshi, Vice President,
Manager of Japantown Branch Office
Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home Coordinator
Mary Ishisaki,
Kimochi, Inc. Board Secretary
George Tanaka, Vice President, Japanese
Market Segment Manager, Los Angeles
Best Buy Donation To Kimochi, Inc.
During a “Summer Sizzle Sales,” sponsored
by the Best Buy corporate headquarters in
Minnesota, the Geary/Masonic Best Buy store
came in first. The prize to the store was the
Scion, which was then to be donated to a non-profit organization.
After submitting a proposal to Best Buy, Kimochi was selected to
receive the Scion, which will be used for home-delivered meals,
medical escorts, and outreach/advocacy support for seniors.
At Best Buy’s annual staff meeting held at San Francisco’s
Fairmont Hotel in late July, Executive Director Steve Nakajo gave
a presentation on Kimochi programs and services. Additionally,
Best Buy donated three printers to Kimochi. This is Best Buy’s
commitment to give back to communities where their stores
are located.
Pictured (left to right) in front of a red Toyota Scion xD donated to Kimochi by Best Buy. Richard Uchida, General Manager of the Geary/Masonic Best Buy; Steve Nakajo, Kimochi
Executive Director; Lori Norberg, Marketing Sales Development, Best Buy; Dave Burnham,
Senior Technical Training Manager, Best Buy; Doug Tessman, Training, Best Buy
Board Strategic Planning
A Message From
The Executive Director
Kimochi Board of Directors and management staff have embarked
on a strategic planning process for the future of the organization.
Consultant Susan Colson has been working with the Board and
staff by conducting seven focus groups, which represent the
diversity of stakeholders in the Japanese American and Japanesespeaking community, including the baby boomer generation,
Japanese-speaking representatives, the Yonsei generation,
caregivers, women, San Mateo Japanese American community,
and volunteers. This strategic planning will chart the course for
Kimochi by prioritizing present service needs and developing
service areas for potential new needs of seniors.
When I was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s,
one of the many things which influenced me
was the Bob Dylan song “The Times They Are
A-Changin’.” When I look in the mirror or
when I see friends I grew up with, one fact
becomes abundantly clear. Whoa! Wow!
We’re all getting older! Those “changin’ times”
mentioned in the Dylan tune are now!
Today, while we are entering into an economic recession – or
possibly worse – there is also hope. We are entering an exciting
cultural and political time with the election of Barack Obama, our
first African American president. In the 60’s, who would imagine
such a thing would happen in our lifetime? I still find it hard to
believe and the phrase “only in America” comes to mind. What
a time to both witness and be a part of the momentous historic
changes taking place in our country.
These are scary, sometimes depressing and economically
unsure times, for many of us. We, who were born during or
just following the end of World War II, heard our parents and
grandparents talk of the Great Depression. Many of our families
had lost everything because of the internment, and they were
rebuilding their lives and our community so that their children
and grandchildren could benefit from a strong community and
economy. Many of us took an active part in the Civil Rights
Movement and the cultural rebirth of our community that
resulted in community-based organizations which still exist.
(Pictured left to right)
Seated: Mary Ishisaki, Steve Ishii, Shoji Horikoshi, Hiroshi Shimizu, Roy Ikeda,
and Anna Sawamura-Higaki
Standing: Rod Valdepenas, Bonnie Manning, Susan Colson (Board Consultant),
Ellen Kiyomizu, Steve Nakajo, Paul Chin, Devon Nakajo, Mark Moriguchi, and
Michael Yamaguchi
How does this all tie in to Kimochi? Good question. In 2009,
Kimochi will be 38 years old – 38 years as a Japanese American
community-based organization trying to continue to serve our
seniors. We are also trying to prepare ourselves to serve the needs
of the Sansei (the baby boomer third generation) by identifying
what those needs are. Kimochi is reaching out to the various
Japanese American communities in the Bay Area. We need their
support and they need us. Kimochi is here to support them.
Not pictured: Lowell Kimura, Dr. Gary Mizono, Dr. Richard Moore, Sandy Mori,
Benh Nakajo, Dr. Tats Ogawa, and Silvie Thang,
Kimochi, Inc.
2008 Board of Directors
Roy H. Ikeda
Chairperson
Mary Ishisaki
Secretary
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S.
Vice Chairperson
Mark Moriguchi
Treasurer
Paul Chin
Richard J. Moore, M.D.
Shoji Horikoshi
Benh Nakajo
Lowell Kimura
Devon Nakajo
Ellen Kiyomizu
Hiroshi Shimizu
Bonnie Manning
Silvie Thang
Gary S. Mizono, M.D.
Michael Yamaguchi
The basic structure of our communities has changed as our
parents have aged and we have aged with them. Many of us are
experiencing a role reversal as primary caregivers for our aging
parents or a loving spouse. The need and demand for culturally
sensitive programs and services will increase with our growing
senior population, and we all need to be ready to meet these
challenges.
How do you fit in? Friends, supporters, sponsors and countless
numbers of appreciated volunteers – now, more than ever before,
we need your financial support as well as volunteering your
time! Our parents, the Nisei, taught and nourished us well. Now
it is our turn to continue our Japanese American customs and
traditions. It is our turn to more actively support “continuing the
Japanese (American) tradition of care and support for seniors.”
Thank you so much for your donations and support. We truly
appreciate it. Please continue to help us and our seniors.
Kimochi, Inc
Service Directory
KIMOCHI, INC.: CONTINUING GENERATIONS OF CARING
Since 1971, Kimochi, Inc. has developed and promoted an intergenerational
philosophy of care for seniors and families. The word “kimochi” means
“feelings” in Japanese. For our organization it refers to our feelings for our older
generations. We began when a few Sansei (third generation Japanese Americans)
realized that because of language and cultural barriers, many elderly Issei (first
generation Japanese Americans) were unable to take advantage of mainstream
social services. In response, the Sansei volunteers began looking for ways
to assist the older generation, and Kimochi, Inc. was born. Today, Kimochi,
Inc. provides care and support to more than 3,000 seniors and their families
throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
KIMOCHI, INC.
1715 Buchanan, San Francisco, CA 94115
Administration: (415) 931-2294 • Social Services: (415) 931-2275 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
Administration
Kimochi, Inc. moved to this site in February, 1999. The building is owned and
operated by the agency and houses our administrative staff. Counseling rooms
and the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Board/Conference Room are available onsite for staff and agency use. Anyone interested in volunteering can come and
talk with our staff and learn about the many volunteer opportunities available
throughout the agency. We have approximately 250 volunteers assisting us each
year in our program areas.
services are also an important part of this program to help clients and families
identify additional resources to keep seniors at home and independent for as
long as possible. This is a fee-for-service program.
The program also provides Family Caregiver Support Services. This service
targets spouses, siblings, and children who are actively involved in caring for
a senior and provides them with counseling services, family caregiver support
groups, assistance with hiring caregivers to help the family, and 24 hours respite
care placements. We also offer family caregiver training in both Japanese and
English to help families develop the skills necessary to perform caregiving
activities.
Social Services Program
Kimochi’s Social Services program offers a variety of support services for seniors,
their families, and friends. Social workers and case managers are on staff to
provide Japanese and Korean language translation, information and referral,
naturalization assistance, counseling, assistance with insurance and government
benefits, seminars and workshops on aging, as well as advocacy for the elderly.
Support groups to address topics on aging are also available.
Kimochi joined the Transitional Care Network in 2007 and collaborates with
San Francisco Senior Center and other agencies in the partnership to coordinate
Homecoming Services for seniors. The program targets isolated seniors who are
being discharged from acute care hospitals and who could benefit from more
community-based care and support as they transition home.
Social workers also help seniors and families in locating, hiring, and retaining
providers to help with personal care and household chores. Case management
KIMOCHI LOUNGE
1581 Webster Street #202, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 563-5626 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The Kimochi Lounge, located within Japan Center, is the agency’s original site. Seniors come to “the lounge” to catch up on community news and socialize.
The site also houses a book and video library where seniors can check out materials for free. In 2007, a new senior information and resource section was
added to have important health, safety, nutrition, and caregiving resources available for seniors and families.
KIMOCHI SENIOR CENTER
1840 Sutter Street, #101, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 931-2287 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
(Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California-JCCCNC)
Nutrition
A nutritious well-balanced Japanese style hot lunch is provided 5 days a week.
Any senior 60 years of age or older is welcome. A five week menu is produced
by staff, and our nutritionist ensures each meal is healthy, nutritionally wellbalanced and adequately proportioned for seniors. An average of 300 meals is
served daily.
Senior Center
In addition to enjoying lunch at the nutrition program, seniors are encouraged
to participate in activities at the center. Staff and volunteers plan and offer a
variety of activities on a monthly basis. We have morning exercise classes, a
ceramics class, group singing classes, Hawaiian dance, odori, bingo, arts and
crafts, Qi Gong, day trips, and overnight trips.
Home Delivery Program
Individuals who are physically unable to travel to the nutrition site due to a
disability, illness, or recent hospital discharge, can receive hot meals at their
homes. Approximately 120 lunches are delivered to homebound seniors
living in Japantown, the Western Addition, Sunset, and Richmond districts
of San Francisco.
Transportation
The transportation program offers seniors the opportunity to use safe and
reliable door-to-door van services which help them maintain a connection with
their community and friends. Group rides are provided to and from seniors’
homes to the nutrition site, Kimochi Home, and Japantown. Cemetery trips,
senior center trips, grocery trips, and medical trips are also provided.
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In Fall 2006, Kimochi began a daily shuttle service for children attending
Dianne Feinstein Elementary School. Our bus picks children up after school
and brings them to Japantown. This service helps support families in our
community and keeps their children connected and interested in the activities
of the community.
Kimochi, Inc. Staff Directory
KIMOCHI ADMINISTRATION
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
tel (415) 931-2294 fax (415) 931-2299
KIMOCHI HOME - Home of Healthy Attitudes
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 922-9972 • Fax: (415) 922-6821
Adult Social Day Care Program (License # 380504138)
This is a program licensed by the State of California to provide seniors
with a schedule of social and recreational activities. Staff trained in
programming and providing services to seniors requiring social,
emotional and physical support develop a monthly activity calendar
which includes daily exercise, lunch, singing, bingo, video viewing,
trips, and special cultural and intergenerational activities. Seniors are
safe, active and entertained while families receive respite from caregiving
responsibilities
Steve Nakajo, Executive Director
Dorothy Gin, Bookkeeper
Steve Ishii, Operations Director
Alfred Gordon, Executive Assistant
Anna Sawamura-Higaki,
Program Director
Emily Hsieh,
Administrative Manager
Sandy Ouye Mori,
Development Director
Hiroka Akiyama, Receptionist
Riyo Kunisawa, Receptionist
Rod Valdepenas, Controller
SOCIAL SERVICES
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
tel (415) 931-2275 fax (415) 931-2299
Residential/Respite Care (License # 380504099)
Sango Harumi,
Social Services Coordinator
The residential program is licensed by the State of California to provide
24 hour care to ambulatory seniors. It has the capacity to house up to
20 seniors in either single or shared rooms. They receive supervised,
non-medical care and assistance with activities of daily living such as
bathing, dressing, and taking medications. Regular assessments are
conducted by staff to determine each senior’s personal care and daily
living needs.
Harry Kim, Case Manager
Fumiko DiDomizio, Case Manager
Akemi Yoshimoto, Social Worker
KIMOCHI SENIOR CENTER
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
tel (415) 931-2287 fax (415) 931-2299
Natalia Covacha, Nutritionist
Respite care is 24 hour care for seniors in need of short term placements.
Temporary stays are available for seniors needing a place after a hospital
discharge, when family is out of town or in need of respite, and for
seniors interested in potential long term placement as a resident.
Justin Ng,
Senior Center Coordinator
Dave Sugaya,
Home Delivery Driver
Yan Bin Jiang, Dishwasher
Jun Aita, Senior Center Assistant
Rolando Samson, Dishwasher
Akitoshi Takazawa, Head Cook
Rich Tokeshi,
Transportation Coordinator
Akio Kudo, Assistant Cook
Mark Mylroie, Driver
Junko Sakita, Assistant Cook
Samuel Salazar, Driver
Grace Yip, Assistant Cook
KIMOCHI HOME
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
tel (415) 922-9972 fax (415) 922-6821
Linda Ishii,
Kimochi Home Coordinator
Mercedes Hernandez,
Program Assistant
Grace Fujimoto,
Assistant Residential Coordinator
Teruko Turner, Program Assistant
Dorcas Hautea, Program Assistant
Tomoko Nakai, Program Assistant
Yukie Takano, Program Assistant
Pei Fen Tsai, Program Assistant
Michiko Turks, Program Assistant
Tsoodol Altantuya, Program Assistant
Hiromi Cardoza, Program Assistant
Mai Shimizu, Program Assistant
Guadalupe Gutierrez, Janitor
KIMOCHI LOUNGE
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
tel (415) 563-5626 fax (415) 931-2299
Pamela Hong, Information and Referral Worker
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Make a tax-free donation
from your IRA
If you are 70 ½ years or older, you can take advantage
of a special law in effect this year, enabling you to make
a gift to Kimochi, Inc. straight our of your IRA - up to
$100,000 tax-free!
For 2008, the following vendors are participating in Silver Bells on Sunday,
December 13, 2008:
Kimochi Arts & Crafts, Kimochi Ceramics, A Hui Hou, Acorn Ink, Alaina Shiu
Designs, Asian Accents, Asian Gift Designs, Asian Pair, BeDezine, By Bowen / J
Low, Chic Moderne, Chickie Babies Crafts, Chicks & Frogs, Chizu’s Creations,
Cicada Design by Monique, CJ Fat Choy Creations, Coast Craft Design, Inc.,
Collette Kondo, Creative Accents, Cynthia Sasaki Designs, Dardie Ishida, Donna Tojo, Ellen Nakai & Friends,
Enter the Stillness Arts, Fat Rabbit
Farm, Four Yams, Fruit Basket, Golden
Gate Artists, Hartstring Jewelry, Homie
Wear, Island Cloud, Island Designs,
J. Sugihara “Beautiful Things”, Jane
Oka, Jentka & Deanna Designs, Kawaii
Kreations, Kayoko Designs, Labit’s
Arts & Crafts, Lanna’s Crafts, Leslie Designs, Lia
Sophia Jewelry, Linda Lee Designs, Little Buddha
Baby, LuLu Luxe, Lynn & Laura & Friends,
MAC Knife, Inc., Made in Hawaii.com, Mariko
III, Mary’s Creations, Melinda Mae, Miko Dolls,
Mingei Company, Modern M, N. Funk Ceramics,
Nishimura Designs, Okada Originals, Paper Desserts, Patricia Jeong, Quilt Styles
of Hawaii, RM Creations, Sente, Sew Asian, Shimada Styles, Shiro Designs, Siena
Global Designs, Sumofish Tshirts, Tobi Creations, Tomodachi, Tomodachi 8, True Charisma, Two Lulus, Waka, and Yume Glass Art.
For more information, contact Sandy Mori, Development Director at (415) 674-0219.
Mailing List
If you would like to be on our mailing list,
please contact Emily Hsieh at
(415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
Visit our website at www.kimochi-inc.org
for more information about our various
programs and services.
Photos by:
Grace Fujimoto, Al Gordon, Emily Hsieh, Sandy Mori, Frank Moser, John Nagano,
J. K. Yamamoto, and Peter Yee.
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