1. Volunteer
JASSI always welcomes volunteers who support JASSI's work, both outreach and administration, from everyday office work to making friendly visits to the housebound. Anyone who wishes to do volunteer work is urged to send Email to ynaka@jassi.org. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you about your volunteer activity. We also hold parties for volunteers.
2. Senior Member
JASSI provides services for seniors 60 years and over.
JASSI's senior citizens program includes case assistance, friendly visits, the distribution of free tickets to cultural events, different kind of events ranging from seminars on relevant topics to luncheons with speakers, outings to historic sites, and holiday celebrations.
To sign up to be on our list, fill out JASSI Senior Citizen Member Profile and Emergency Contact Form, mail them with proof of your age (example; copy of passport, birth certificate, drivers license).
Please read:
Dear Prospective Participant in JASSI's senior citizens program
Senior Member Services
Mail to:
JASSI
100 Gold Street, Lower Level
New York, NY 10038
Member application forms are available by mail. Please call 212-442-1546 (Senior Citizen Program)
3. Sawa Kai (Tea Party)
Hosted by volunteers doing Friendly Visit (Home visit to elderys home). Everyone is welcome to join.
Every first Monday 2:30pm~4:00pm
Dining room at Hamilton Madison House City Hall Senior Center
Security check when entering the building. Please bring your picture ID.
4. Contribution
JASSI's services are provided on a non-fee basis. Your contributions are always welcome. If you would like to support JASSI and its programs, you may contribute by sending in your check or making a secure online contribution. All of the contributions to JASSI are tax deductible. JASSI has been designated a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service.
Please make your check payable to: JASSI.
Please send your check to:
JASSI
100 Gold Street, Lower Level
New York, NY 10038
Your contributions enable JASSI to continue providing services and enrich the life of Japanese Americans in New York.
5. JASSI Tomo no Kai (Friends of JASSI)
JASSI Tomo-no-Kai is sponsor corporations and organizations supporting JASSI's operation and services. To become Tomo no Kai member, please contact info@jassi.org.
The current Tomo no KAi members are following;
- Eisai USA Foundation, Inc.
- The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc.
- Kajima U.S.A Inc. / Kajima Foundation, Inc.
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, Inc.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
- Mitsui & Co. (USA), Inc.
- Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
- Nippon Steel U.S.A., Inc.
- REDAC, Inc.
- Sony USA Foundation, Inc.
- Sumitomo Corporation of America Foundation
- Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Wacoal (USA), Inc.
