JCYC College Access Programs

📣 Time is ticking! There are less than 3 days left to snag the discounted rate for the 2024 San Francisco Aloha Run for Peace before ⬆️ prices go up! Don't miss out on the chance to run (or walk), have fun, and support a good cause! Secure your spot now and join us on Sunday, September 15 at Crissy Field!

Visit 🔗 sfaloharun.org to register for our 5K, 10K, Keiki Mile, or Keiki Trot. We hope to see you there!

This we celebrate U.S. Bank for their dedication and support of the Nikkei Community Internship, JCYC College Access Programs, and SF Aloha Run!

Thank you for your commitment to and partnership with JCYC as we continue to empower young people for the future.

Happening soon!

The JCYC College Access Programs invites you to our inaugural Excellence in Education Awards, which will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Hotel Kabuki’s Sakura Room in San Francisco.

🌟 The Excellence in Education Awards will celebrate 45 years of dedication by the JCYC College Access Programs to equitable access to higher education. Awards will spotlight the achievements of pioneers from three different sectors - a school district staff member, a school staff member, and a student.

💭 This inspirational evening is a beacon for continued support to maintain high-quality academic and educational services for students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds.

🔗 RSVP at tinyurl.com/JCYCCA2024

We are excited to share this celebration with our community!

A statement from our executive director, Jon Osaki.

Staff Spotlight 🥳 Elijah is one of our advisors at Galileo High School. Thanks for everything you do Elijah!

JCYC is raising funds to support the World Central Kitchen's goal of sending 4.7 million meals directly to families in Gaza.

From March 25th - 31st, JCYC will match dollar for dollar any donation up to $10,000.

🔗 Visit our fundraising page and learn more about the campaign at https://donate.wck.org/fundraiser/5361127

During this week of action, we will also share updates and diverse content from youth participants across our programs.

Stay tuned!

Day 2: Outreach efforts for the Gaza Rapid Response campaign 🌟

Created by SF YouthWorks () intern Adriana, this is a shareable graphic in support of our fundraising efforts to provide meals for families experiencing no to little access of food.

Shout out to Adriana for the time and energy to create the graphic! ✨🌞

🔗 Visit our fundraising page and learn more about the campaign at https://lnkd.in/gk3HjJFW


1m

🌟 Accepting Applications for the National Torchbearer Program SF 🌟

https://bit.ly/torchsf24

Join us as we honor the legacy of WWII Japanese American veterans through the National Torchbearer Program by the Go For Broke National Education Center! Embracing diversity and inclusion, young adults (ages 21-30) across the nation will come together to Listen, Empathize, and Engage on vital social issues. 🗣️ From regional dialogues to a national convening in Los Angeles, we're igniting conversations on resilience, privilege, and collaboration. Become a Torchbearer and carry the spirit of unity forward!🔥

Applications for our SF cohort are due Tuesday, February 20. You do NOT have to be of Japanese descent to apply.

For questions, email Erika Tamura ([email protected]) or Halle Sousa ([email protected]).

💫 The JCYC College Access Programs invite you to save the date for the inaugural Excellence in Education Awards, which will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Hotel Kabuki’s Sakura Room in San Francisco.

🌟The Excellence in Education Awards will celebrate 45 years of dedication by the JCYC College Access Programs to equitable access to higher education. Awards will spotlight the achievements of pioneers from three different sectors - a school district staff member, a school staff member, and a student.

☀️This inspirational evening is a beacon for continued support to maintain high-quality academic and educational services for students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds.

We are excited to share this celebration with our community!

🔗 SAVE THE DATE via jcyc.org/save-the-date-excellence-in-education-awards/

For any event inquiries, please contact Emalyn Lapus at [email protected]

Chibi Chan Preschool & Chibi Chan Too Chibi Chan Preschool 2507 Pine Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 351-0955 Fax: (415) 351-0950 Email: [email protected] License #: 384000923 Site Director: Lisa Ma. Chibi Chan Too 800 Presidio Ave San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 525-3308 Email: [email protected] License #: 384002962 Site Direct...

🎞 JCYC is honored to partner with the film DEFINING COURAGE, bringing forward an immersive storytelling experience:

The most decorated U.S soldiers of World War II—the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service—originated in Hawai‘i more than 80 years ago.

The stories of these Nisei (second generation Japanese American) soldiers, many fighting for the U.S while their families were incarcerated in America’s concentration camps, are told in “Defining Courage."

Join Emmy-winning filmmakers Jeff MacIntyre and ABC7-Los Angeles News Anchor, David Ono, as they immerse you into the tragic, yet uplifting world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad.

✨Details✨
The Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA
Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 4 pm.

🎟 Tickets are now on sale at SeeDefiningCourage.com

🎊 Happy New Year! 🎊

The annual Oshogatsu Matsuri (New Year's Festival) is happening tomorrow, January 6, 2024 from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California! Help us ring in the new year and welcome the Year of the Dragon! Enjoy cultural arts and crafts, community performances, mochitsuki mochi pounding, children's art contest, and more! Free admission, all ages welcome.

Providing financial aid assistance and support for low-income families in San Francisco and Daly City.

Second Staff Spotlight 🎉 Maekayla is an advisor with our Upward Bound program serving high school students. Thank you for everything you do Maekayla!

To show our appreciation for staff and the great work they do, we will be spotlighting staff at regular intervals. Anthony is one of our Middle School advisors. Thanks for everything you do Anthony!

Rising seniors, check out our interview with OperationSTART. We share valuable tips and advice on how to navigate the college search and successfully complete applications!

You can access the blog post by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by going to blog.operationstart.org.