The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) currently offers over 100 classes, programs and events on an annual basis and is one of the leading organizations in the state addressing the preservation of the Japanese American community and cultural heritage. The JCCCNC, by acting as a focal point for the community, operates seven days a week and offers services and its facility to over 158,000 individuals and over 80 different non-profit organizations annually. In cooperation with these organizations, the JCCCNC is able to provide an array of programs including traditional and contemporary Japanese cultural arts, after-school activities and recreation for children and youth, community festivals, exhibits and forums, social services for immigrants, performing arts, as well as a number of social activities for community members of all ages. Events include Cherry Blossom Festival Basketball Jamboree (April); Kodomo No Hi Children's Day Festival (May); Nikkei Open Gold Tournament (June); Annual Dinner (September); Halloween Festival (October); Mochitsuki (December). Membership fees from $30-$1,200 (Corporate). B,D,V.

Donate to the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

You may donate online by clicking on the Paypal button below. For other ways to support the Relief Fund, visit www.jcccnc.org.

One dollar, one act of humanity at a time, we are making a difference in the lives of so many.

Donations can also be made by calling (415) 529-1322, or by sending a check to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California at 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. Checks can be made out to: The Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law and will be acknowledged. At this time, the JCCCNC is only accepting monetary donations.

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