2011 Kimochi Summer Newsletter

SUMMER 2011
CELEBRATING 4 0 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E
On May 14th, Kimochi celebrated its
40th Anniversary with a “Nightastic!”
gala at the Hotel Nikko, San Francisco. The event honored Sandy Ouye Mori,
retired Development Director, and
Steve Nakajo, Executive Director, the
founding organizers and guiding lights
of the organization.
our elderly to live with dignity and independence. Over 500 guests were in attendance at the sold out event –
they came from all over California and as far away as Hawaii. Guests represented a myriad of friends and corporate and
community supporters, including former staffers, board
members and volunteers. Through the generosity of attendees,
sponsors and donors, the organization
exceeded the event’s fundraising goal,
the proceeds of which will directly
benefit Kimochi programs and services. Visionary Sponsors were Pacific Gas
& Electric and Ben and Mary Ishisaki. Chairman’s Sponsors
included AT&T, California Pacific Medical and Union Bank
Foundation. A recognition of the donors and volunteers is
included in this newsletter and we humbly and graciously
thank you all.
In that spirit of kimochi, we celebrated Kimochi’s 40 years
of service to Bay Area seniors. It is a huge accomplishment
for a non-profit, community service organization to exist for
40 years and continue to serve under its original mission: to
provide culturally sensitive programs and services that allow
“Nightastic!” was a reunion of friends; happy energy filled
the room. June-ko Nakagawa and Benh Nakajo presided
as Mistress and Master of Ceremonies. The entertainment
featured a masterful performance of jazz music by
internationally acclaimed vocalist, Ayako Hosokawa,
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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE
and keyboardist, Shota Osabe, (both long-time Kimochi
supporters) accompanied by the Shota Osabe Quartet
featuring famed Bay Area saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu plus Bill
Belasco and Chuck Bennett. Rick Quan of KGO TV hosted a
boisterous, fund-raising live auction.
commitment to the future and how Kimochi is working to
evolve services as senior needs change and become more
complex, as families become more geographically dispersed.
As Steve and Sandy both expressed that night on behalf of
the organization, the work is still ahead. As the baby boomer
generation ages, the organization is challenged to evolve
programs and services as government funding grows more
unreliable. Despite challenges, Kimochi remains committed to
serving new generations of seniors.
The presentation to Steve and Sandy was highlighted with a
video honoring the work of the organization and profiles of
Sandy and Steve. It stilled the crowd and brought laughter
and more than a few emotional tears. We gratefully thank
Rick Quan Productions for delivering this heart-felt video. It is housed on the Kimochi website (www.kimochi-inc.org)
for those who could not attend the event or would like to
view it again.
Kimochi board and staff greatly appreciate all of your support
and your ongoing partnership. We thank you again for
celebrating our 40th with us and for your Kimochi spirit.
While the evening was about celebrating 40 years of
accomplishment, it also equally recognized the organization’s
Nightastic! photos courtesy of:
Grace Fujimoto, Max Nihei & Rita Takahashi
MORE NIGHTASTIC!
To view a video tribute to Kimochi made for the 40th Anniversary Nightastic! Gala
and to see a slide show of the event log on to the Kimochi website at www.kimochi-inc.org.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Kimochi 40th Anniversary celebration
was a fantastic evening. The event was a
huge success and will be remembered for a
long time.
provide support and services for seniors
into the future.
As we planned the 40th anniversary
celebration I was able to reconnect
Sandy Mori and I were humbled and
with many people, and I was gratified
extremely appreciative to be honored that
to hear of their continued support for
night. When we first started Kimochi back
Kimochi’s programs and services and
in 1971 – with other Sansei activists who,
their desire to be there for us even as they
likewise, were caught up in the excitement
age. Particularly with the aging of my
and commitment to the 60s and 70s Asian
generation, the “baby boomers,” the need
Sandy Ouye Mori, Development Director (retired) with
American Movement – a night like that
for support for seniors will be greater than
Steve Nakajo MSW, Executive Director
would have been hard to imagine. We
ever. But I am encouraged by the dialogue
struggled to gather support for what was then, a simple idea – to
and commitment that already exist to build services sensitive to
provide support and services for our cherished Issei seniors. It
the needs of our generation. Additionally, we are even expanding
truly touches my heart to see how far we have come, but I am also our outreach to friends and seniors in areas neighboring San
excited to see where we are going.
Francisco by working with the Japanese American Community
Center in San Mateo to begin to provide services for family
Over the last 40 years, Kimochi has always worked to evolve its
caregivers.
services as senior needs have changed and grown more complex,
and as families have become more geographically dispersed.
As always it is the “kimochi” of our supporters, volunteers, staff,
Despite these changes, Kimochi has remained committed to the
and community that has made it possible for the work Kimochi
core principle of providing the culturally sensitive programs
began 40 years ago to continue to thrive today. We look forward
and services that enable our elderly to live with dignity and
to working with all of you for continued growth as a vital service
independence, and I am confident that it will guide us as we
to our community.
事 務 局 長 よりの メッセ ー ジ
気持会創立４０周年の祝賀会は素晴らしい催しでした。
この大成功裏
なサービスを提供続けるという最も重大な課題は、今もって我々の信念
に終わった催しは長く思い出として心に残ることでしょう。
の中心であり、今後将来もそのことが引き継がれるであろうことを、私は
サンディー森さんと私はこの様な特別な催しで表彰されたことに対し
強く確信する次第です。
て、
とても光栄に思います。気持会を立ち上げた１９７１年当時を振り
この４０周年を準備・企画する過程で私は多くの人達と再会を果たすこ
返ってみると、
とができました。私は彼等自身が年を取っていく中で、今後も引き続き
６０・７０年代のアジア系民族自立運動を担ってきた我々三世活動家に
とって、
あのような素晴らしい夜を迎えられることができたということは、
本当に感慨深いものがあります。
当時の日系一世のシニアの人達に少し
でも助けになればと、単純に軽い気持で始めたものが、
ここまで大きく
発展するとは誰が想像できたでしょうか。私達がここまで達成できたこ
とに感銘するとともに、今現在も又引き続き行なわれている様々なサー
気持会への強いサポートの意志を表明してくれたことを、
とても光栄に
思います。特に私達、
いわゆる戦後「ベイビーブーマー」の世代にとって、
当会のようなサービスの重要性はますます増していくことでしょうし、
ど
の様にその課題を実現・強化していくのかという対話は、すでに我々の
中で始まっているのです。
その証として、当会ではサービスをサンフラン
シスコにだけとどまるのではなく、すでにお隣のサンマテオの日系コミュ
ニティーセンターと協力して、
日系家族の介護者へのサービスが始まっ
ビスに対して、
とても誇りに思います。
ているということが挙げられるでしょう。
この４０年の間に、シニアのニーズが変化してさらに多様化している現
在、
それに応えるべく気持会のサービスも多様化し、又日系の家族も一
つのコミュニティーにとどまるのではなく、広い社会・地域に分散化して
いきました。
この様な社会背景の変化にも関わらず、シニアに対して、
日
本文化に基づいた気持会の独立と誇りを持った生活を送れるべく様々
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気持会が４０年の間、様々なサービスを引き続き提供出来たのは、
ひと
えに当会のサポーター、
ボランティア、職員、
そして日系コミュニティーの
「気持」の賜物であると、強く信じます。今後もこのコミュニティーのた
めに更なる発展を願い、
ご挨拶に代えたいと思います。
Kimochi Thanks the Sponsors of the 40th Anniversary Celebration
VISIONARY
CHAIRMAN’S SPONSOR
DI RECTOR’S SPONSOR
Japantown Merchant’s Association
Plaza Insurance Sales, Inc.
Kikkoman
Edison International
Kiyo Hirose Family
BENEFACTOR
Fujitsu Management Services
of America, Inc.
Gary & Lisa Mizono
Kintetsu Enterprises Co.
of America
Safeway, Inc.
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
3D Investments
Roy & Joanne Ikeda and
Paul & Emi Uritani
National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS)
Ellen Kiyomizu & Gregory Chew
Tats Ogawa, DDS
James J. Boyle Company
Jan Masaoka & Paul Rosenstiel
Scott & Sandy Nakamura
Helen & Kenneth Sato
Asian Firefighters Association/S.F.
Firefighters Local 798
Japanese Community Youth
Council
Steve Matsuura
Benkyodo Co.
Rhonda Hirata
Borel Private Bank & Trust
Company
Jerrold Hiura
First Bank
Hamano & Associates
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Spinner Mortgage
Richard Szeto
Hiroshi Tokubo
Dr. Himeo Tsumori
SUPPORTER
Steven G. Doi Books
First Insurance of Hawaii
In Memory of Hiroshi Fukuda
JTB International
Robert & Marisa Mizono
Frank & Veronica Morino Family
On Lok Lifeways
Kenneth & Yoshiko Ho
Michiko Horio & Janet Ninomiya
Shoji Horikoshi
Mark Moriguchi, CPA
Market Garage, Inc.,
Complete Automotive Repairs
In Memory of Wallace &
Katherine Nunotani, and Pamela
Nunotani
Darlene Cheng Masamori, Allstate Insurance Company
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Pacific Asian American Women
Bay Area Coalition
Pine Methodist Church
Rodney M. Takemoto
Theodore T. Uyemoto, DDS
Uoki K. Sakai Co.
Peter & Ayako Yee
Robert Yoshioka
Become a Member of the Legacy Society
These members of the Legacy Society have shown their commitment to
Kimochi’s mission by naming Kimochi as a beneficiary in their estate plans.
• Sean & Pam Donahoe
• Shinichi Kawakami
• Tashiko Shimizu
• Rhonda Hirata
• Janice Mirikitani
• Anonymous
• Kinji Imada
• Hisako Serizawa Palazzolo
You can become a member of Kimochi’s Legacy Society today by informing us that you have made a planned gift. A planned gift can be as
simple as naming Kimochi as a beneficiary of your will or trust. There are also many ways that you can make a planned gift to Kimochi and
receive a lifetime income and tax-benefits in return, such as naming Kimochi as the beneficiary of a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust.
Members of Kimochi’s Legacy Society receive:
A planned gift to Kimochi does more than recognize the importance of Kimochi’s
mission today. A gift in your estate also
supports Kimochi’s vision for the future
needs of seniors in our community.
• Recognition in Kimochi’s administration building with other members of the Legacy Society
• An invitation to an annual Legacy Society event
• Periodic updates from Kimochi’s Executive Director
• Priority notification and registration to future estate planning seminars.
• Recognition in our newsletter
If you would like more information on how to make a planned gift to Kimochi, or have already done so,
please contact Anna Sawamura at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
Charitable Gift Annuities: Fixed Payments for Life
Kimochi and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation are pleased
to offer a new way for you to receive dependable income for life
while supporting our charitable missions. Charitable gift annuities
are simple to set up and provide you and/or your loved ones with
income for their lifetimes. Afterward, your gift will go to support
our charitable missions.
Why are gift annuities so appealing?
A gift annuity is a simple contract between you and the community
foundation. In exchange for your contribution of $25,000 or more,
the community foundation agrees to make fixed payments for life to one or two beneficiaries. The amount paid is based on the age of the beneficiary(s). To find out what rate you may qualify for, you can find up-to-date annuity rates at www.acga-web.org.
• You may be able to increase your cash flow, especially if you donate low-yielding assets
• Your payments are fixed and not affected by market turbulence
• Your payments are secure, backed by all of Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s unencumbered assets
• You may qualify for a tax-deductable donation
• A portion of the payments you receive will be tax-free
• If you give long-term appreciated assets, there may be capital gains tax advantages
• You can provide the security of fixed payments to yourself or to a loved one, such as a parent, sibling, or child
Charitable gift annuities are available in exchange for either cash or publicly traded securities.
If you would like more information, and/or would like to find out how a gift annuity would work for you,
please contact Anna Sawamura at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
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Program Snapshots
Clarendon School Visits Kimochi Home
The kindergarten class from the Clarendon Japanese Bilingual
Bicultural Program visited the Kimochi Home to celebrate
Children’s Day. The students made origami crafts and sang
songs in Japanese and English with the residents. Ms. Sumako
Morimoto is the teacher of the class, and her mother, Suzuko, is
a resident at the home.
Music and Dance at the Kimochi Home
Kimochi Home residents have enjoyed
several performances in the past few
months. Yoshiko Fujimoto, odori
sensei of the Kimochi Senior Center,
led her class in a special odori dance
set to celebrate Oshogatsu. In April,
celebrated Japanese enka singer, Goro
Kanou, entertained residents while
in town for Cherry Blossom Festival.
“I’m happy to return to my roots,”
said Kanou, who was well-known as
a singer in Japantown clubs before
making his name in Japan. Toshimi
“Tommy” Okamoto made another of
his periodic visits to the Home from
Japan to play harmonica music for
the seniors. Okamoto said he was
performing at seniors centers in various
U.S. locales as his way of thanking
Americans for helping Japan with
earthquake relief.
Goro Kanou, Japanese enka star.
If your group or club is
interested in an activity at
the Kimochi Home, contact
Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home
coordinator at (415) 922-9972
or [email protected].
Toshimi “Tommy” Okamoto.
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Club Nikkei on the Go!
Club Nikkei had another adventurous spring. In February the
group enjoyed shows at the Veterans Memorial Theater, “101
Years of Broadway” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Shopping trips to
Monterey Market, Berkeley Bowl, and Tokyo Fish Market in
the East Bay and the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara
were the focus in March. The group took in the “Strike Up the
Band” show at the Eureka Theater in S.F. and dinner at the
Garden Club in April. In May, the Tony Bennett concert at the
San Francisco Davies Symphony Hall was the highlight.
Shopping at the
Monterey Market.
At High Tea in
the Palace Hotel.
Take a break at the Berkeley Bowl.
Kimochi Arts & Crafts and Ceramics
Club Nikkei Calendar
August 2011
September 2011
8/4 Marin Farmers’ Market – San Rafael
9/1
“Picasso” Exhibit – De Young Museum – San Francisco
8/18 Dinner – “Park Chow” – San Francisco
9/7
“Billy Elliot” – Orpheum Theater – San Francisco
9/14 Dinner – “Delancey Street” – San Francisco
9/25-26 Senior Center’s – Kimochi Reno Trip
Space is limited and priority is given to Club Nikkei members. For more information about future outings and to learn how you can
become a Club Nikkei member contact Pam Hong at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected]
Upcoming Fundraisers
8/13-14 Teri-burgers & Kimochi Arts & Crafts and Ceramics at
the 38th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair – San Francisco Japantown
9/16 30th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament at Richmond Country Club
10/22 Sansei Live! By The Bay at the Carnelian – San Francisco
12/10 Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire – Event Center at St Mary’s Cathedral
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For more information on how you can
support an upcoming Kimochi fundraiser
contact Wes Nihei at (415) 931-2294
or [email protected].
Visit the Kimochi website at
www.kimochi-inc.org, too!
Why I Support Kimochi
Q & A with Paul Chin, Kimochi Board President
Paul Chin joined the Kimochi Board in 2007.
He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and moved
in 1955 to San Francisco where he attended
Spring Valley Elementary School, Marina Junior
High School, Galileo High School, and San
Francisco State College with a major in Biology.
He completed military service with the 347th
General Hospital unit. In 1974, Paul started a
career with the San Francisco Fire Department.
He was promoted up the ranks and retired
after 33 years of service as an Assistant Deputy
Chief/Fire Marshal.
with the community.
The activity could be an art class, shopping
excursion, the lunch program, or even a
trip for a meal at a restaurant. Whatever the
activity, seniors need to feel that they are still
active members of society.
Paul Chin, Kimochi Board President
As a Chinese American and the chairman of
the Kimochi Board, what are your thoughts
about the changing needs and population that
Kimochi can serve in San Francisco and the
Bay Area?
Kimochi should continue to partner with other senior service
and Asian American agencies to speak for senior issues with a
united voice. Kimochi already serves a diverse population that
includes Chinese Americans, Korean Americans, and many
other people who live in the Japantown area and throughout
San Francisco. But I believe that as a collective of organizations
we can better address issues such as limited funding, more
involvement from our community youth, better preplanning for
senior housing, and general care for the ever increasing senior
population.
How did you become involved with Kimochi?
During my time with the Fire Department, I had the opportunity to
work with many community service groups. I became acquainted
with Kimochi through Steve Nakajo and through the participation
of the Asian Firefighters Association at the Cherry Blossom Festival.
After I retired, Steve asked me to consider a position on the Board
of Directors for Kimochi.
What is your role with the Kimochi Board, and what do you consider
your most important responsibilities as a Kimochi board member?
As a board member, I feel one of my responsibilities is to maintain
the quality of Kimochi’s programs and services not only for Japanese
Americans in the Japantown area but also, in the ever changing times
and demographics of our city, to continue to extend our services to all
groups and ethnicities.
Obviously you feel Kimochi programs and services are
important. Why?
I feel that all of the Kimochi programs give seniors the ability to
maintain their independence and dignity as they age and that is the
greatest gift we can give our aging population.
Is there any particular program or service in which you have a
particular interest?
What are the challenges facing Kimochi as a service
organization?
The biggest challenges facing Kimochi are decreasing funding
and increasing need. Kimochi does a commendable job with
limited funding, but as a non-profit agency serving a growing
community we always need to focus on building our fundraising
efforts.
What will be your goal as Board Chairman?
The Kimochi Board is there to lend support and guidance to
the organization, but the driving mechanism is the staff and
its director. We have very diverse talents and abilities on the
Board and that should be utilized fully to work with the staff to
maintain the goals of Kimochi.
My interest is with the daily Kimochi programs in general.
They all involve activities that give seniors the chance to interact
KIMOCHI INC. 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Chin, Chairperson
Shoji Horikoshi
Eric Kobuchi
Benh Nakajo
Hiroshi Shimizu, Vice Chairperson
Roy H. Ikeda
Bonnie Manning
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S.
Mary Ishisaki, Secretary
Lowell Kimura
Gary S. Mizono, M.D.
Paul Uritani
Jane Yura, Treasurer
Ellen Kiyomizu
Mark Moriguchi
Michael Yamaguchi
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San Mateo Family Caregiver Support Services
With support from the San Mateo Aging and Adult Services
Department and the San Mateo Japanese American Community
Center (SMJACC), Kimochi, Inc. is providing outreach, education,
referral, and counseling services to family caregivers residing in
the City and County of San Mateo.
So far, the group has developed a series of
presentations which were offered at the SMJACC for
families caring for spouses, parents, and friends.
To date, the following topics have been covered:
Anna Sawamura, Program Director, and Shawne O’Connell,
Program Planning Specialist, along with members of the San Mateo
Japanese American community are spearheading the project.
• Caregiving: Where to Begin?
• Medi-Cal and Medicare 101
• Home Safety
The focus at this time is to assist and support family caregivers
who are providing care for their parents and spouses at home.
The program’s goal is to keep seniors as independent as possible
at home and to prevent the need for institutionalization.
• Medi-Cal and Medicare for Caregivers
A series of caregiver support presentations are being offered
at the SMJACC. Each of the presentations is attended by 6-12
caregivers and future caregivers. The focus of program outreach
is to attract more people to the meetings and to also develop
ways to make the information available to anyone who needs it.
• Health Care Reform
Additionally, Kimochi is now a member of the San Mateo Family
Caregiver Collaborative. The group is comprised of agencies
funded by San Mateo Aging and Adult Services to provide various
levels of caregiver support and services. Contacts and referrals
are possible through networking opportunities resulting from
participation in this group. Kimochi serves as an advocate for the
Japanese community and has educated the group on their unique
needs. This is resulting in the upcoming publication of a Japanese
version of the Caregiver Resources brochure, which is currently
distributed to senior centers, hospitals, and medical offices.
• Disaster Preparedness
• Preventing Senior Fraud
• How to Begin the Caregiving Conversation
• Nutrition Facts for the Holidays
• Why Asking for Help Is So Difficult: The
Caregiving Journey
• Long Term Care Insurance and Reverse
Mortgages
For more information on Kimochi’s work in San Mateo, please contact Anna Sawamura,
Program Director at (415) 931-2294 or by email at [email protected].
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PRACTICING THE ART OF VOLUNTEERING
Carrie Tsai, Kimochi Lounge Volunteer
If you’ve ever visited the Kimochi Lounge during its
Saturday Arts & Crafts classes, or enjoyed a Teriburger, or attended a Kimochi event, you’ve probably
met Carrie Tsai. Carrie has been a Kimochi volunteer
for six years and is easily recognized for her vibrant
energy and warm smile. Carrie is originally from Maui,
Hawaii and is a graphic designer who now resides in
San Mateo. She has been a Kimochi volunteer for six
years. the classes to making origami cards, Christmas
ornaments, boxes, flowers, and even decorative eggs.
How did you become involved with Kimochi?
The classes take place on designated Saturdays from
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. I usually coordinate with
the program director in advance when I am able to
hold a class.
What is your personal favorite art or craft?
My personal favorite craft is painting. It’s very
relaxing, and I can easily spend hours focusing on
what I am trying to paint. It’s a nice escape.
When do the Arts & Crafts classes at the Lounge
take place?
I was working at Macy’s when I met Emily Hsieh
Kuniyoshi who was in charge of coordinating
corporate volunteers for Kimochi. I thought it would
be fun to help out in the teri-burger booth at the
Cherry Blossom Festival. Six years, later I remain an active volunteer
for many of Kimochi’s fund-raiser events and have even recruited my
husband and friends to join me.
Obviously you feel Kimochi programs and services
are important. Why?
How did you become the Arts & Crafts teacher at the Kimochi Lounge?
I have always been interested in the Arts, and I love creating things.
A couple of years ago I proposed a class idea to Anna Sawamura,
Program Director, and Steve Ishii, Operations Director, to teach the
seniors how to make money origami. They liked the idea so I held
my first class. It was so much fun working with the seniors and very
satisfying to teach them something they could enjoy and create on
their own. It was also fun for me to create something without using a
computer since I work on one for my job. Since then, I’ve expanded
Having volunteered for the meals program, taken a tour of the
Kimochi home, attended Kimochi’s volunteer orientation for all the
different services areas in addition to volunteering at the Kimochi
Lounge, I can say first hand that these services are valuable. When
I become a senior, I hope Kimochi is around for me! I have to add
an additional plug for the meals program because it’s top notch food
cooked by a Japanese chef that is nutritious and extremely affordable
for the seniors. What can people do to support Kimochi’s programs and services?
Volunteer! People can also make a donation and spread the word
about Kimochi to help support the organization.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY
Kimochi loves its volunteers! This year the Volunteer Appreciation Party took place on February 5 at the Tong Palace Restaurant in San Francisco. A sumptuous Chinese banquet was served as 100 Kimochi volunteers from all programs, services, and events packed the dining area. Executive
Director Steve Nakajo expressed heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work in support of Kimochi programs and services.
Much thanks to Ben and Mary Ishisaki who graciously sponsored this get-together and who, of course, have been long-time, generous
donors and Kimochi volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering at Kimochi, contact Sakura Suzuki at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
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Kimochi Loves Our Volunteers
The continuing support of the volunteers at all programs, services, and events is vital to Kimochi’s efforts, we are grateful for their dedication.
Kimochi Volunteers from November 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011.
Carlos Aguas
Keiko Akashi
Kathy Aoki
Meiko Arai
Alice Arikawa
Asian American Recovery
Services, Inc.
Asian Firefighters
Association
Adam Baluk
Wyndolyn Barnes
Dave Bernardo
Tim Bragassa
Mitzi Brain
Sumiyo Brennan
Joyce Brown
Lauren Burkhart
Fumiko Butler
Jay Calman
Christine Camarillo
Maki Carlson
Angie Chan
Charlene Chee
Cindy Chen
Jessica Chen
Katherine Chen
Chris Cheng
Brandon Chew
Marilyn Chew
Cindy Chin
Paul Chin
Vicki Chiu
Felix Chung
Michael Clarke
Sue Daijo
Alan Dair
Jack Dairiki
Jeanne Dea
Alexa De Leon
Kayin DeSandies
David DiDomizio
Brian Dorgan
Jason Dorn
Pamela Dyck
Melissa Edgar
Rich Eijima
Masayuki Endo
Ted Fang
Fire Academy
City College
Joe Florendo
Steven Flores
Leonard Fong
Steven Fong
Tami Fong
Dan Freytes
Yoshiko Fujimoto
Howard Fukuda
Mutsuko Fukuda
Kazuko Fukumoto
Sachiko Fukumoto
Gary Gee
Tom Geltz
Kiki Goforth
Atsuko Gramlich
Mitzi Hada
Ken Hanada
Amy Hanamoto
Kenzo Handa
Nancy Handa
Kaitlyn Handelman
Jane Hara
Heather Harada
Margaret Harada
Ryan Harada
Kristen Hare
Pat Hattori
Nikki Hikari
Beverly Hoh
Brianna Hom
Dylan Hong
Grace Horikiri
Shoji Horikoshi
Michiko Horio
Tom Hoshiyama
Donna Howell
Hsuan Yu Huang
Shigeko Ichikawa
Kay Ihara
John Ikeda
Roy H. Ikeda
Shizuko Ikeda
Mary Ikenaga
Art Ikuma
Kay Ikuma
Dave Ishida
Brian Ishii
Lauren Ishii
Katsura Ishikawa
Naoko Ishikawa
Mary Ishisaki
Yuri Ito
Naomi Jabami
Armeka Jackson
Diana Jang
Cyndy Jew
Bob Jones
Richard Jue
Diane Jung
Atsuko Jurenes
Chiz Kakiuchi
Akie Karahashi
Aaron Katekaru
Daniel Kato
Teruko Kauhi
Kiki Kawabata
Tom Kawakami
Mary Kawano
Robert Kawano
Yuriko Keenan
Marie Kerr
April Kim
Koutaro Kimotsuki
Lowell Kimura
Ricky Kitagawa
Akiko Kitamura
Aaron Kitashima
Ellen Kiyomizu
Stella Kiyota
Masami Kobayashi
Eric Kobuchi
Jane Kow & Associates
Kyle Kuniyoshi
Joanne KwanHull
Keaton KwanHull
Wes Laliva
Staycee Lee
Allen Leong
Brandon Leong
Dave Leong
Haley Leong
Millie Leong
Yvonne Leong
Levi Strauss & Co.
Lloyd Lew
Tina Liang
Raymond Liu
Jared Loey
Nat Loh
Yoshiko Lohuis
Bryan Louie
Dianna Louis
Stephanie Louis
Mike Lowman
Art Luna
Roger Ly
Nathan Ma
Tom Machida
Sol MacIan
Yoshiko Magdamo
Bob Mametsuka
Drew Mametsuka
Bonnie Manning
Rosa Mar
Keiko Martinez
DJ Martinez
Darlene Masamori
Jim Masamori
Michiko Masuda
Susan Matsuda
Kaede Matsumoto
Sachiko Matsumoto
Tom Mayehara
Christelle Medino
Brian Miguel
Michelle Minter
Janice Mitsuda
Toshio Mitsuda
Yuki Mitsuda
Gary S. Mizono
Marisa Mizono
Kristen Monrean
Mits Mori
Sandy Mori
Alice Moriguchi
Mark Moriguchi
Tom Morimoto
Gail Morin
Pierre Morin
Shizue Mortensen
Evan Motoshige
Lisa Moy
Tsutaye Murakami
Keiko Murase
Tameem Nabiyar
Sumiko Nagai
John Nagano
Kaz Naganuma
Aaron Nakahara, CPA
Benh Nakajo
Wayne Nakayama
Yasuko Naiki
Miki Naito
Ella Nakabe
June-ko Nakagawa
Winslow Nakagawa
Coleen Nakamura
Yaeko Naritomo
Fumi Nihei
Judi Nihei
Lynn Nihei
Max Nihei
Naoko Nobuoka
Thai Nguyen
Tony Nguyen
John Noguchi
Shawne O’Connell
Haru Oda
Thomas T. Ogawa
June Ohara
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George Ohwa
Lois Ohwa
Yoko Okamoto
Tets Okano
Kay Onishi
Keith Onishi
Ken Onishi
Marie Onitsuka
Ryo Ono
Isis Orellana
Louise Osada
Willie Osada
Misao Otsuki
Kyle Oura
Mike Ozorio
Angela Pang
Kimiko Paul
Kim Pham
Rick Quan
Cara Rand
Clara Rena
Sean Rogan
Davida Safer
Etsuko Sakimura
Marco Samson
Joel Sato
Stephanie Sato
Lorraine Sawicki
Bryce Sawin
Ann Segerstrom
Atsuko Sells
Takeko Seto
Randy Shigio
Hiroshi Shimizu
Kim Shinjo
Terue Shinohara
Jeanette Shisako
Sterling Staudenmaier
Andrew Sumi
Misako Sumida
Sue Sumida
Toshiko Takahashi
Susan Takamoto
Hiroaki Takano
Fumiko Takashi
Kentaro Takeda
Helen Takeshita
Cherry Tam
Wendy Tam
Akiko Tamura
Kiyomi Tanaka
Shigeko Tanaka
Vi Tanaka
Michi Tashiro
Noriko Terada
Blake Teragawa
Sr. Theresa Teshima
Silvie Thang
Karah To
Kayo Tokiwa
Tokiko Tom
Phong Tran
Carrie Tsai
David Tsai
Anthony Tsang
Sasid Tsanthaiwo
Hideko Tsuchiya
Tobin Tsuji
Etsuko Tsukano
Masa Tsuneyama
David Turner
Mitsuko Umemoto
Florentino Unbungen
Lorenzon Unbungen
Zack Untalan
Paul Uritani
Matt Vail
Toyako Valdez
John Valenton
Jeff Walker
Jane Watanabe
Susie Willemsz-Geeroms
Gemma Wong
Gil Wong
Leland Wong
Mary Wong
Natasha Wong
Rich Wong
Tamiko Wong
Thomas Wong
Suzanne Yamada
Masu Yamaguchi
Michael Yamaguchi
Peko Yamaguchi
Peter Yamamoto
Pat Yamamura
Ron Yamato
Roy Yamato
Moses Yasukochi
Jason Yasumoto
Ayako Yee
Peter Yee
Peter Yeh
Ritsuko Yip
Lisa Yokota
Joy Yokoyama
Glory Yoshizaki
Hwa Soon Yun
Jane Yura
DONATIONS IN HONOR OF AND IN MEMORY OF
Kimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions between November 1, 2010
and May 31, 2011. Names in bold identify those who have been honored, or honored in memory, with a donation gift to Kimochi.
IN HONOR OF
Chieko Cleaver
Uta Hirota
Caryl Ito
Jack & Jun Dairiki
Ruth Posey
Saburo & Joyce Kami
Kimochi, Inc.
Richard & Grace Kono
Tokiko Ushijima
Nancy Hoo
Hugo Lai
Ann Francisco
Pam Donahoe
Carmen B. Mendieta
Jeff & Sandy Mori
Doreen Sing
Samuel Chang
Matsuyo Iiyama
M. Kobayashi
Diana Jang
W. Chin
Willi & Minako Beusch
Beatrice S. Nakahata
Paul Larson
Linda Eng
Jim & Pat Gerleman
Laraine Koyanagi
Kimochi, Inc.
Tom Kawakami
Pauline Tomita
Hiroko Ono
Regan Young
Grace Masuda
Minoru Ikeda
Yukino Kozaki
Ellen Kiyomizu
Kay Nomura
Willi & Minako Beusch
Scott & Sandy Nakamura
Darrell Leong
J. June Ohara
George Ikenaga
Arlene Kumamoto
Jeff & Sandy Mori
Duane Ong
Mary Ikenaga
Emyko Sakakura
Harvey & Gay Kaplan
Misao Otsuki
Keiji Kanegawa
Chiharu Kumano
Riyo Kunisawa
Christina Yam Sadler
Kazue Kanegawa
Jimmie H. Takeuchi
Steve Nakajo
George & Amy Teragawa
Zana Stafford
Kee Joon Lee
Riyo Kunisawa
Kaye Whitney
Ruth Stapleton
Edna Lee
Patricia Kay Wada
Frank Emi
Harry Katsuyama
Jan Manning
Hiroko Ono
Daro Inouye
Ina K Cho
Bonnie Manning
Pat Orr
Mitsuko Fukushima
Jack & Jun Dairiki
Fred Y. Matsumoto
Helen Sui
Yoshitomi Fukushima
Michiko Horio
Donald & Kay Ito
Bruce Bernhard
Yas Furuya
Nob & Aya Murakami
Carolyn Mitsuda
Grant Tomioka
Arlene Filippi
Yuriko Willcox
Toshio Mitsuda
Richard Eijima
Ann Francisco
Thomas Yasukochi
Aileen Mizokami
Tomomi Tsuchitani
Alyce Furuya
Ida Kawaguchi
Ronald Morimoto
Chiyeko Tsuchitani
Karen Gok
Masaru Kawaguchi
Kazumi Mori
Kazue K. Ihara
James Kawanishi
Warren & June Eijima
IN MEMORY OF
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Roy Abbey
Ladies Auxiliary Nisei Post 9879
Kazuko Kawanishi
Lowell Kimura
Ayako & Peter Yee
Bob Muramoto
Hisako Kimura
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Masako Asaoka
Richard Muramoto
Keija Kimura
Nellie Noguchi
Marie & Grace Asaoka
George & Keiko Nakata
Jin Kinoshita
Marshall M. & Misako Sumida
Sumi Brown
Nellie Noguchi
Kay Nomura
C. L. Yee
Anthon Brown
Walter & Harumi Serata
William Kiyasu, M.D.
Ken Morino
Anthony Brown
Hideko Takeshita
Pat Ishizaki
Frances Morino
Andrew Nozaka
Mitzie Tarver
Florence Itano
Chiyoko Nagase
Enrique Sermeno
Yae Tondo
William & Kikue Kiyasu
Gene T. Nagase
Juanita Smith
Himeo Tsumori
Elsie Nakamura
Yoshiko Nakabe
Clinton Chan
Takeo Utsumi
Yaeko Noda
Shigeru Nakabe
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Masako Hattori
Thomas Yasukochi
Louis & Janet H. Tomimatsu
Pan Yu Chen
Yukiko Hattori
Shozo Kiyomizu
Shiro & Agnes Nakahata
Fen-Fen Chen
Rose Higa
Anita Fong
Beatrice S. Nakahata
Alan & Lorri Shiu
Jeffrey & Anna Higaki
Michikazu Nakai
Grace Horikiri
Ellen Nakai
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IN MEMORY OF (continued)
Sachiko Nakanishi
Kyoko Okuma
Jeanne Koga
Nobukazu Takahashi
Marian Asami
Shioko K. Seab
Ard Kozono
Julie Takahashi
Pat & Chris Asami
Tokiko Ushijima
Leslie Lan
Ryuji Tsuchitani
Stephanie Chang
Arthur Ono
Bette Landis
Chiyeko Tsuchitani
Jim & Elaine Hironaka
Esurance
Terrence Lee
Tsudaka Family
Tosh & Stacey Mitsuda
Don & May Iwahashi
Greg & Linda Nakamura
Lowell Kimura
Kathy Reyes
Gene Uratsu
Mikiye Nakanishi
Larry & Edelmin Kitagawa
Flora Shiu
Frank & Edith Tanaka
Sumiko & Merry C. Nishimura
Darien G. Louie
Vilen Snong-Yan
Helen Utsumi
Thelma Ong
Gladys Martinelli
Lisa Tsukamoto
Mickie Ochi
Wyman Pang
Tokie Nerio
Emily Yeung
Yuri Wada
Nadene Russell
Ryan Roda
Connie Suzuki
Kathy Reyes
Robert & Alicia Sakai
Regan Young
Roy H. Ikeda
Chiyoko Yano
Margie M. & Eddie S. Shiozaki
Dave Sakai
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Yoshio Ishizue
Minoru Narahara
Alan & Lorri Shiu
Harry Suzuki
Seibo & Adelina Serata
Ronald Morimoto
Rose Sueoka
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Sachiko Tajima
George Noda
Alan & Lorri Shiu
Glenn Miyamoto
Glenn Yamashita
Yaeko Noda
Kaya Sugiyama
Lorraine Suzuki
Don Yamate
Takara Noda
Judith Conrad
Hiroshi Suzuki
Joseph Yatabe
Tom & Marilyn Swartz
Edlenn Fok
Henry Suzuki
Alan & Lorri Shiu
Yoneo Futatsuki
Ray Suzuki
Yoneo Yoshimura
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Ted & Jennifer Yamagishi
Agnes Yoshimura
Teresa M. Ono
Tashiko Tsudaka
Jun Iwamoto
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Kimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions
between November 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
Hisashi & Aki Abe
Asia Plumbing, Inc.
Damian Caldwell
Crane Pest Control
Jean & Kaz Abey
Asian Firefighters Association of SF
California Pacific Medical Center
Joseph Daneshgar
Tami Adachi
AT&T
Kathleen Chang
Yoshimi Davis
Agilent Technologies
AT&T California
Paula Chang
Edmund G. & Jane Q. Dea
Hatsuro Aizawa
AT&T Employee Giving
Kelly Chau
David DiDomizio
Keiko Akashi
Matt & Vicky Avery
Imei Chen
March & Teru Dobashi
Minoru & Ruby Akiyoshi
Pat Bailey
Kevin Chin
Steven Doi
All Laundry Inc.
Haruyo Balistreri
Paul & Cynthia Chin
Kiyoko K. Dorsey
Peter & Kathleen Almazol
Bank of America
W. Chin
Grace Dote
Aloha Pediatric Dentistry
Alice Suet Yee Barkley
Chong Choi
Charles Drucker
American Realty & Construction
Elaine Beatson
Phil & Sarah Choy
Ebay Foundation
Tanya Anderson
Toshiko Beeman
Christ United Presbyterian Church
Edison International
Teruko Anderson
Benkyodo Co.
Angela Chu - Matsuno
Fannie Mae Foundation
Marci Ando
David Bernardo
Gwen Chung
Howard W. & Kathryn Doi Ferrier
Kathy Aoki
Chiyo Blackson
City National Bank
Monica Fields
Yoshihiro Aoyama
Borel Private Bank & Trust Co.
Committee of Atomic Bomb Survivors
First Bank
Edward Arikawa
Thomas & Karen Boyden
Community Health Charities
First Insurance of Hawaii
Tom & Akiko Arikawa
Mitzi Brain
Raymond Connors
First National Bank
Hiroko Arima
Willie L. Brown
Natalia Covacha
Marjorie I. Fletcher
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Anita Fong
Noboru Hanyu
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Atsuko Jurenes
Carol Fong
Peter Harada
K. Jean Howard
Justgive
Edson Fong
Mike & Marina Hardeman
Stephen & Donna Howell
Hisashi & Aki Kagami
Melinda Yee Franklin
Miho Harumi
Chidori Hoy
Michael S. Kagehiro
Laurence R. Fujii
Jane Hashimoto
Kiyoshi W. Ichiyasu
Ron & Mimi Kagehiro
Paul & Joan Fujii
Pat Hattori
Walter & Rose Ichiyasu
Eveyree Sharon Kain
Elaine Y. Fujikawa
Richard Hattori
Alice S. Iiyama
Kaiser Permanente Community Giving
George and Linda Fujimoto
Shigeo & Sumie Hayashi
Brian Ikeda
Ken Kaji
Hanako Fujimoto
Joanne Hayes-White
Mike & Vivian Ikeda
Michiyo Kajima
Karolyn Fujimoto
Cline & Sachi Hayward
Roy H. & Joanne Ikeda
Mitsuko & Shizue Kajita
Lisa Fujimoto
Dean Hedani
Shizuko Ikeda
Aiko Kajiyama
Seiko Fujimoto
Jenny Hee
Frank & Kiyoko Ikenaga
Chizuko Kakuichi
Yoshiko Fujimoto
Ann Y. Higaki
Janet Ikenaga
Melody Kamada
Tom & Sharon P. Fujimura
Jeffrey & Anna Higaki
Shino Imao
Michael Kamimoto
David Fujita
Shigeru & Sumiko Higaki
Don Inaba
Joji Kanda
Yasuko Fujita
Toshiko Higaki
Sandra Inaba
Kazue Kanegawa
Fujitsu Management Services of
America, Inc.
Daryl Higashi
John Ino
Chieko Kaneki
Jitsuo & Sakaye Higashi
Shirley Inokuchi
Joyce & Lillian Kaneshiro
Adelyn Fukuda
Highway 12 Winery
Ryu Inoue
Young Un Kang
Nobusuke & Fumi Fukuda
Dean Hirabayashi
Alice Inouye
Sumi and Ron Kanzaki
Yasuko Fukuda, M.D.
Steve Hirabayashi
Daro Inouye
Harvey & Gay Kaplan
Helena Fukui
Kazuo Hirai
Mitch & Ann Inouye
Miki Kasai
Bill Fukumitsu
Teru Hirano
Alfred & Y. Katherine Inouye- Chu
Hiroshi & Sadako Kashiwagi
Yoshitomi Fukushima
Toshiki Hirasawa
Dardie Ishida
Jim Kashiwagi
Kiku Funabiki
Delphine Hirasuna
David Ishida
Yuka Kataoka
Abbott Fund
Rhonda Hirata
Mary Ishida
Arlene Kato
Lucky Fung
Mary Hiromoto
Yo & Ginny Ishida
Brent Kato
G&G Produce
Yo Hironaka
Hatsumi Ishii
Stella Kato
Patrick T. Gardner
Don Hirose
Mas & Sets Ishikawa
Teruko Kauhi
GE United Way Campaign
Don & Tina Hirose
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Yukari Kawaguchi
Sun Gedrocz
Kiyo Hirose Family
Takako Ishizaki
Robert & Joan Kawakone
Gail Horita Gee
Gary & Kathleen Hiroshima
Caryl Ito
Mary Kawano
Kiki Goforth
Wayne & Chris Hiroshima
Don & May Iwahashi
Robert & Mary Kawano
Terri Guh
Yoshikazu Hirota
Celia Y. Iwama
Fujiko Kawasetsu
Gordon Gyotoku
Jerrold Hiura
Coreen Mikio Iwamoto
Yoko M. Kawata
Kristine Hachiya
Ron & Cynthia Hiura
Jun Iwamoto
Susumu Kawazoye
Mitzi Hada
Marian Hiyama
Yoshiko Iwanaga
Miyako Kazama
Tanako Hagiwara
HKIT Architects
Sachie Iwate
Mark Kearny
Gordon & Amy Hamachi
Kenneth & Yoshiko Ho
Frank & Jane M. Iyama
Kyoko Keenan
Jane & Rev. Jay Hamada & Shinseki
Sue Tsugiko Holdaway
JACL - S.F. Chapter
Yuriko Keenan
Hajime & Judy Hamaguchi
Jung & Yoshiko Hong
James J. Boyle & Co.
Lawrence & Karen Nunotani Kern
Robert E. Hamaguchi
Pamela Hong
Japanese Community Youth Council
Kikkoman International Inc.
Tak Hamai
Sumi Honnami
Japantown Arts
Nancy S. Kikuchi
Hamano and Associates
Kent S. Hori
Japantown Merchant’s Association of SF
Karen Kimura
Charles Hamer
Shoji Horikoshi
JCCCNC
Lowell Kimura
Amy Hanamoto
Michiko Horio
Patricia K. Jeong
Kintetsu Enterprises Co. of America
Ayako Hanaoka
Rosie & Elaine Horita
Marie Jobling
Helen E. Kishimoto
John & Geri Handa
Arlene Hoshi
JTB International Inc.
Teiko Kitagawa
Nancy Handa
Satoru & Carolyn Hosoda
Sally & Richard Jue
Aiko Kitano
Sharon Handa-Flipse
Ayako Hosokawa
David Jung
Yoshiko Kitawaki
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Ellen & Greg Kiyomizu & Chew
Sachi Lubushkin
John Mizono
Diane Nakano
Mikiye Kiyota
Kuei-Chu Lu-Lin
Chiyoko Mizutani
Robert M. & Yukiko Nakano
Stella Kiyota
Franklin & Yoko Lum
Tina More
Henry S. Nakao
K. K. Koba
Thomas T. Machida
Arrice Mori
Jean Nakashima
JoAnn Kodama
Macy’s West G.I.F.T. Campaign
Sandy Mori
Peter & Lynne Nakaso
Toshihito Kodama
Seigo Maeda
Alice Moriguchi
Bobby & Evelyn Nakata
Hisako Koga
Frank Mah
Eddie Moriguchi
Akira Nakatani
Kokoro Assisted Living
Scott Y. Mamiya
Mark Moriguchi
Penny Nakatsu
Carol Komatsuka
Bonnie Manning
Hiroshi Morimoto
Wayne & Cindy Nakayama
Mariko Kometani
Louise Mao
Mieko Morimoto
Mike Nakazono
Raymond Konagai
Ruth Mark
Barbara Morino
Tom Nara
Collette Kondo
Market Garage, Inc.
Frank & Veronica Morino
Richard & Grace Kono
Jilma A. Marshall
Frances Morioka
National Japanese American Historical
Society
Ilena Kovalcik
Olympia Martyn
Thomas & Karen Morioka
Misuye & Stanley Natsume
Tad & Irene Kozuki
Greg Marutani
Kay S. Morioki
Tokie Nerio
KPMG’S Community Involvement
Program
Charles & Miyuki Masada
Alan S. Morishita
Network for Good
Gary Masada
Leroy Morishita
George Neyama
Chika Kujiraoka
Darlene Cheng Masamori
Susie Motoyama
Cynthia Ng
Yoshiko & Toshi Kume
Jan & Paul Masaoka & Rosenstiel
Don & Lillian Munakata
Kin Cheong Ng
Riyo Kunisawa
Mary Masuno
Satoru Munekawa
Nancy Ng
Noriko Kuwabara
Helen M. Matoi
Tsutaye Murakami
Sally Sachie Ng
May Kwan
Alan Matsuda
John & Susan S. Muranishi
Jeannine C. Niehaus
Julia Kwock
Glenn & Betty Matsui
Emily M. Murase
Nihonmachi Little Friends
Hwa O. Kwon
Jayne M. Matsui
Fred & Leslie Yee Murata
Nikkei & Retirement
Cristina Labit
Alfred & Atsuko Matsuki
Haruko Nagaishi
Nikkei Lions Club of SF
Thelma Lai-Chang
Kiyo Matsuki
Florence S. Nagamoto
Elaine Ninokata
Yasuko Landa
Alice Matsumoto
Julia Tomiko Nagamoto
Janet Ninomiya
Mary Law
George Matsumoto
Ayako Nagano
Nippon Travel Agency
Edna Lee
Sachiko Matsumoto
Chiyeko Nagareda
Patricia Nishida
Hisako S. Lee
Robert Matsumura
Kay Yasuko Nagata
Ron Hiraga & Gayle Nishikawa
Linjong Lee
Jeffery Matsuoka
Emiko Naito
David Nishimoto
Mary Lee
Wayne Matsuoka
Jane Naito
Cindy Nishimura
Miyoko Lee
Isao Steve Matsuura
Kuni Naito
Kyo Nishimura
Olson Lee
Michael A. McCorkle
Harry T. Nakabe
Yaeko Noda
Patricia Lee
Reiko McCrory
Leona & Winslow Nakagawa
John T. Noguchi
Tzu-Chen Lee
Mary Anne McGuire-Hickey
Kiyomi Nakahigashi
Nellie Noguchi
Lee, Wong, & Leong, Inc.
Ria McIntosh
Ellen Nakai
Gary G. & Hiromi Nomura
Dyanna Lee-Louie
Sturdy McKee
Hiroshi Nakai
Harry T. & Anna Nomura
Levi Strauss & Co.
Sonia Melara
Jason Nakai
Kay Nomura
Levi Strauss Foundation
METTA FUND
Nancy K. Nakai
Masasue Nonaka
Local Independent Charities of America
Minami Tamaki LLP
Stephen Nakajima
Sachiko Norbury
Darlene & Bill Lock
Hisako Minobe
Benh Nakajo
Russell Obana
Paul Yung Loh
Janice & Rev. Cecil Mirikitani
& Williams
Helen Nakajo
Keiko Obata
Yoshiko Lohuis
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Alice Ochi
Laura Lombardi
Janice Mitsuda
Kaz Nakamoto
Edward T. Ochi
London Breed
Shigeko Miura
Coleen Nakamura
Somao Ochi
Peter P. Lou
Ko Miyamoto
Lawrence H. Nakamura
Edward & Lois Oda
Gerald Louie
Sumiko Miyata
Scott & Sandy Nakamura
Brian Ogawa
Jodie Louie
Bob & Marisa Mizono
Stuart K. Nakanishi
Harusue & Yoshiye Ogawa
Gregory Low
Gary & Lisa Mizono
Connie Nakano
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S.
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
J. June Ohara
PG&E Corporation
Shioko K. Seab
Paul J. Tabacco
Kazumatsu Ohno
PG&E Foundation
Richard Sefcovic
Kayoko Tachibana
Kim Oka
Pine United Methodist Church
Sam & Yuki Seiki
Michiyo Tada
Yoshihiro Oka
Plaza Insurance Sales, Inc.
Kikuyo Sekino
Yasuko Tada
Mary Okada
Adrienne Pon
Walter & Harumi Serata
Aileen Taguchi
Allen Okamoto
Jason & Patti Ponggasam & Variboa
John & Pamela Shannon
Norman & Merline Taira
Thomas H. Okamoto
Kristin Pope
Moira Shek
Tom & Aiko Takahara
Barbara Okamura
Portland Grant
Yoshiko Shelton
Alice Takahashi
Sue Okamura
Ruth Posey
Tim Sherburne
Kazuji Takahashi
Tets Okano
Keiko Quan
Alice Shibata
Rita Takahashi
Thomas Okazaki
Amy Rassen
Fumio Shibata
Donald & Sandra Takakura
Fred Okuma
Helen Ripple
Randy & Linda Shigio
Susan Takamoto
Judy Y. Olive
Karen Sadural
Hsueh Shima
Rui Takashima
Harold Omatsu
Safeway, Inc.
Ruth Shimada
Irene Takasuka
Kiyoko Omi
Fumiko Saito
Hiko Shimamoto
Randolph Takasuka
Steven & Linda Sekino Omori
Ryo Saito
Karen Shimamoto
Julie Takata
Daniel. W. & Diane M. Omori-Hom
Yasuko Sakaguchi
Alice Shimazu
Rodney M. Takemoto
On Lok Senior Health Services
Irene Sakai
Hiroshi Shimizu
Atsuko D. Takeshita
Claire & Robert Ong
Robert Sakai
Ken Shin
Sumako Helen Takeshita
Thelma Ong
Robert G. Sakai
Masaru Shintako
Jimmie H. Takeuchi
Ken & Kay Onishi
Russell Sakamoto
Yone Shintaku
Laura Takeuchi
Chiyeko Ono
Tsuneko Sakamoto
Margie M. & Eddie S. Shiozaki
Minoru & Akiko Takeuchi
Hiroko Ono
Yasuko Sakamoto
Alaina Shiu
Victor Ono & Jennifer Tambara
Asa Y. Ormond
Joe & Takaye Sako
Keith Sievers
Betty M. Tanaka
Wayne & Sally Osaki
Kimiko T. Sakuma
Richard Sintchak
Frank & Edith Tanaka
Bernard A. Osher
Susan Sakuma
Jenny Smetana
Hideo & Judith Tanaka
Aiko Oshita
Giichi Sakurai
Dan & Jan Smith
Marilyn & Roger Tanaka
Mike Oshite
San Francisco Firefighters Local 798
Robert L. Smith
Shigeko Tanaka
Jerry & Eleanor Osumi
San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club
Kathleen Smookler
Violet Tanaka
Dean Osumi, D.D.S.
Elsie Sano
Jesse Soriano
Yoshifumi Tanaka
S. John Ota
Aline Sar
Southern California Edison
Patricia Tang
Robbie & Sets Otaguro
Linda Saruwatari Ono
Spinner Mortgage
Gary & Mayumi Tanimura
Satoru Otoshi
Cynthia Sasaki
Jay & Diane Stewart
George & Amy Teragawa
Otoshi Plumbing
David & Cindi H. Sasaki
Pablo Stewart
Silvie Thang
Helen Otow
George Sasaki
Shiro & Annie Suenaga
The Allstate Foundation
Midori Otsuki
Haruko Sue Sasaki
Karlyn Sugai
The Clorox Company Foundation
Misao Otsuki
Irvin K. Sasaki
Tom & June Sugihara
Yung Ting
Kimihiro Outa
Tomiko Sasaki
Larry Sugimoto
Donna Tojo
Grace M. Ouye
Dennis & Susie Sato
Norma Sugiyama
Hiro Tokubo
Roger Oyama
Helen & Kenneth Sato
Shigeki J. Sugiyama
Marilyn Suzu Tokunaga
Waka Ozawa
Noriko Sato
Ted Sujishi
Joanne Tolosa
PAAWBAC
Sam Sato
Sumo Fish Design Co.
Clayton Tominaga
Lawrence & Marjorie Pacheco
Yone & Daisy Satoda
Sundance Cinemas Kabuki
Grant T. Tomioka
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Midori Satow
Marumi Suyeyasu
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The Event Center at St Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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KIMOCHI, INC. SERVICE DIRECTORY
Kimochi, Inc.: Continuing Generations of Caring
Our mission is to provide a continuum of culturally sensitive programs and services to all seniors and their families, to preserve their dignity
and independence, with a focus on the Japanese American and Japanese speaking community.
Kimochi, Inc.
1715 Buchanan, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Administration: (415) 931-2294 • Social Services: (415) 931-2275 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The administration building location is the site of the former Nichi Bei Bussan.
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 is helpful for 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 hour 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.
Kimochi is a member of the Transitional Care Network 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 who could benefit from more community based
care and support as they transition home.
Administration
Kimochi’s administration 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 on-site for use.
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.
Social workers also help seniors and families in locating, hiring,
and retaining providers to help with personal care and household
chores. Case management services are also an important part of this
program to help clients and families identify additional resources to
Club Nikkei
Club Nikkei is a membership based program for seniors in our
community designed to outreach and attract healthy, independent
seniors who are interested in joining a group for exciting
overnight trips, dinners, and activities. Staff plans quarterly
calendars and all transportation for excursions is provided by our
transportation program.
Home Safety Service
Kimochi offers a home safety program for senior homeowners and
renters in San Francisco. Staff conducts home safety assessments
and helps seniors identify potential and existing safety issues that
could compromise their ability to live safely and comfortably at
home. Staff can assist and provide smoke detectors, stair strips,
and other items free of charge. We have also compiled a referral
list of contractors, electricians, and plumbers who can help seniors
maintain and repair their homes.
Kimochi Lounge
1581 Webster Street #202, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 563-5626 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The Kimochi Lounge is open Monday through Saturday for seniors to come
to the lounge to catch up on community news and socialize. The Lounge also
houses a book and video library where seniors can check out materials for free.
A senior information and resource section is also available to provide important
health, safety, nutrition, and caregiving resources for seniors and their families.
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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 well-balanced and adequately proportioned for
seniors. An average of 300 meals are served daily.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Our program is 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.
Residential/Respite Care (License # 380504099)
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.
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.
Please visit our website at www.kimochi-inc.org for more information about our various programs and services.
If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact Kimochi at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
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Mark Your Calendar - October 22!
This year’s Sansei Live! has its sights set on a new venue
and a new agenda.
Kimochi, Inc.’s “Sansei Live! By The Bay” annual fundraiser
will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011. This year’s fundraiser
will be an especially exciting event taking place at a new venue,
Carnelian By The Bay at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza, with two
stages of entertainment including Jest Jammin,’ and ScoJourners
-- and an anticipated guest list of 400 attendees. The evening will
include a raffle and silent auction.
Event co-chairs, Tamiko Wong and Eric Kobuchi, look forward
to your joining the music and fun. So mark your calendars and
tell your friends…it’s time to party and support Kimochi!
If you’d like more information about Sansei Live,
contact Wes Nihei at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
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