You Inspire Us!
Thank you to all donors who answered the “Tech Tub Reboot” call for action. You inspire us and we thank you very much for assisting Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society in helping seniors.
Thank you to all donors who answered the “Tech Tub Reboot” call for action.
You inspire us and we thank you very much for assisting Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society in helping seniors. “Inspire Action” raised over $200,000, exceeding our $100,000 goal. Yes, you helped exceed the goal!
Your donation is at work now and will be put to work for their 2022 programs.
TUB – The Arjo Parker Series tub is now on order and expected to arrive in October. The renovation in the spa room begins September. Once it is completed, the residents will enjoy the experience of a warm soak while the staff can feel assured with all the safety features.
TECH – Nikkei Seniors is putting the ‘tech project’ to test. We recently upgraded our Internet WIFI connections; and purchased eight Echo devices for the residents’suites and to-go pocket WIFI-hot spots as needed. The Outreach Coordinator is now running programs – brain exercise, physical exercise, eating and chatting together, creating a link for a doctor to call in, and initiating a new kind of in-suite family visit. Once tested and the kinks resolved, we will offer more devices to residents. The long term goal is to start making this available to the seniors living at home. Our goal is to support “Better at Home.”
REBOOT – Iki Iki/Lively Lively (dementia friendly) and Kui Do Raku (Eat, Chat, Relax) have not started onsite (due to health restrictions) but they are in the rebooted and testing phase for an immediate start as soon as we get the ‘ok’ from the Fraser Health Authority. Part-time staff have been hired in the development, implementation, and sustainability of the reboot. These staff take the place of the volunteers who have not been permitted to work due to COVID restrictions. Volunteers have been a vital part of our programs and, as restrictions lift, our hope is for their return. In the meantime, the coordinators are maintaining contact with volunteers and seniors. This re-opening is what we have all been waiting for. For the seniors, new activities in familiar surroundings. “Let’s Go!” is our motto.
For the 2022 fiscal year, the planned outreach programs will happen as a result of your donation. Some of the funded activities are: dementia-friendly full-day programs; socialization programs; physical and brain exercise; tech connections for those who are unable to participate in person; plus film and documentary production and volunteer training and orientation.
Thank you all: you have been an inspiration. Kansha shimasu.
Monthly Donations Update (July 29, 2021 — August 31, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from July 1 - 28, 2021 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from July 29 - August 31, 2021 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous
Sarah Coffin
Ambassador
Sam Yamamoto
Builder
Fred & Linda Yada
Copper
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Bronze
Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation
Burgundy
Hiroshi & Takako Iura
Edward Kaminishi
Red
Shinichi & Rumiko Sueyoshi
Orange
Alan & Wakako Morris
Cheryl Suzuki
Debra Suzuki
Green
Mona Izumi
INSPIRE ACTION CAMPAIGN
Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation
Takako Iura
Alan & Wakako Morris
Kaori (Mick) & Mariko Namiki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
L.A. Shoji Foundation
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Anonymous
Shinichi & Rumiko Sueyoshi
Rickey & Margaret Yada
Fred & Linda Yada
Cheryl Suzuki
Debra Suzuki
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of Margaret Mori & Geri Prior
Anonymous
In Memory of Junichi Chiba
Yaeko & Derek Kikuchi
In Memory of Kaz Takahashi
Morning Tai Chi and Dance at The Roundhouse
In Memory of Frances Miyashita
Joe & Kathy Mukuyama
In Memory of Bob Horii
Joyce M. Nakamoto
In Memory of Michiyo (Mickie) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka
In Memory of Craig Masaru Umemura
Jack & Tami Tasaka
In Memory of Masako Yada & Miki Tanaka
Rickey & Margaret Yada
Anonymous (3)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Estate of Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Monthly Donations Update (July 1, 2021 — July 28, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from July 1 - 28, 2021 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from July 1 - 28, 2021 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Jean-Pierre Antonio & Jacqueline Pearce
Amy Higa
Karet
Wanda Madokoro
Suais Phyllis
Laurie Prange
Wayne Seller
Ambassador
Akiko Gomyo
Patron
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Copper
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
George & Elaine Homma
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Bronze
Kaori Namiki
Burgundy
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Herbert I. Ono
Red
Plant-A-Lite Products Ltd. Electrical Contractors
Orange
Kazuo Bessho
Robert Maruyama
Satsuki-kai
INSPIRE ACTION CAMPAIGN
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Keith Westover
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Kazuo Bessho
Akiko Gomyo
George & Elaine Homma
Kaori (Mick) & Mariko Namiki
Satsuki-kai
Anonymous
Robert Maruyama
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Debbie Miki
Joseph Miki
Patrick T. Miki
Herbert I. Ono
Plant-A-Lite Products Ltd. Electrical Contractors
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of Jean-Pierre Antonio
Walter Schwager
In Memory of Junichi Chiba
Harry Minato
In Memory of Miyoko Hara & Donna Adams
Jack & Takayo Matsuda
In Memory of Bob Horii
Anonymous
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Gordon Kadota, Robert Banno and Mitsuo Hayashi
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
In Memory of Tadaka Kawase
A. McKinnon
In Memory of Okinu, Ichitaro, Robert, Ichio Miki
Debbie Miki
Joseph Miki
Patrick T. Miki
In Memory of Fusae Sameshima
Anonymous
Hagen’s Travel & Cruises
Anonymous (3)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Estate of Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Monthly Donations Update (May 21 - June 30, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from May 21 - June 30, 2021 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from May 21 - June 30, 2021 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Stanley & Tsuneko Takaki
Ambassador
Cathy Makihara
Patron
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Platinum
Fred & Linda Yada
Gold
Ruth & Michael Coles
Ruichiro & Sayo Wakita
Copper
Ryoko Ward
Bronze
Global Partners Institute (GPI) Canada
Burgundy
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Red
Anonymous
Gastaldo Concrete Ltd.
George Koyanagi
Yuki Kurozumi
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Kumi Sutcliffe
Santa Ono & Gwendolyn Yip
Orange
HARA AND COMPANY
Alan Nakamoto
Donald Thomas Nishio
PIMCO Canada Corp.
Green
Giant Octopus Restaurant Ltd.
Sue Miyanishi
Michiyo Noma
Shigenari Onouye
Technical Safety BC
INSPIRE ACTION CAMPAIGN
Anonymous
Mary Burke
Ruth & Michael Coles
Fujiko Egami
Exe Contracting Ltd.
Fujiya - Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Gastaldo Concrete Ltd.
Giant Octopus Restaurant Ltd.
HARA AND COMPANY
ILF Investments Co., Ltd.
Sumi Kinoshita
George Koyanagi
Cathy Makihara
James & Sally Nasu
Donald Thomas Nishio
Michiyo Noma
PIMCO CANADA on behalf of
Rob Wells, TD (Wealth for Life Advisory)
Gemma Shimizu
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Sandra Song
Ruichiro & Sayo Wakita
Ryoko Ward
Keith Westover
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of Dear Friend June Kawaguchi
Elisabeth Weir
In Honour of Matsu Kinoshita
Sumi Kinoshita
In Honour of Catherine Meiko Koyanagi
Patricia Jette
In Honour of Ichiko Lee
Mary Burke
In Honour of Marion Miwa Hoshino Sunahara
Ann Sunahara
In Honour of Rob Wells
PIMCO CANADA
In Honour of Nikkei Cultural Centre’s Efforts
Technical Safety BC
In Memory of Frank Egami
Fujiko Egami
In Memory of Riki & Sarah Endo
Janice Rock
In Memory of Fumiyo Hamagami
James & Sally Nasu
In Memory of Emmie & Mitsuo Hayashi
Eddie T. Suguro
In Memory of Shomi Hayashi
Kathryn Hayashi
In Memory of Miyoko Frances Miyashita
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Takemi & Shizuko Miyazaki
Laura Miyazaki
In Memory of Heather Natsuhara
The Deshima Family
Peter Fee
In Memory of Yurika & Kazumi John Shintani
Mickey Takagi & Family
Anonymous (3)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Estate of Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
You can help Nikkei Place win $20,000 in the 2021 Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
Throughout the month of June, you can help Nikkei Place win $20,000 simply by making an online donation
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back! From June 1-30, every dollar donated (*Minimum donation of $3 required) to Nikkei Place online through Canada Helps gives us the chance to win the $20,000 grand prize. Imagine what we could do for our community! Donate today and help make an impact:
Designate your gift to Nikkei Place Foundation to help ensure the future of Nikkei Place, and leave a lasting legacy for the next generation.
Designate your gift to Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society to help ensure independence, respect, dignity, privacy, and choice for seniors at Nikkei Place. Your support can provide funding from programs that help seniors remain socially, mentally, and physically engaged, and promote Kenko de nagaiki - a long and happy life!
Designate your gift to Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre to help preserve and promote Japanese Canadian history, arts, and culture. Your support can provide vital funding for vibrant programs, exhibits, and events that connect, educate and inspire all generations.
Thank you for helping build a strong and vibrant community at Nikkei Place!
Contest Terms & Conditions: *Donations must be made via www.CanadaHelps.org. Minimum $3 donation required. Contest runs from June 1, 2022 at midnight Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT) to June 30, 2022 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). See full rules at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/givingchallenge-rules.
Monthly Donations Update (April 26 - May 20, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from April 26 - May 20, 2021 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from April 26 - May 20, 2021 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous (2)
Harjinder Bharaj
Iva Delic
Jay Haraga
Soya Kayo
Rupert Lee
Linda Li
Imogene Lim
Nora & Ronald MacArthur
Hideko Onouye
Michael Saito
Tracey Tabata
Jenny Uechi
Yasuhiko Yamamoto
Kenichiro Yamanaka
Visionary
Jane Nimi
Ambassador
Sam Yamamoto
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Builder
Dr. Patrick & Diane Miki
Platinum
Fred & Linda Yada
Bronze
Naoto Horita Inc.
Gold
Anonymous
Burgundy
Anonymous
Copper
George & Elaine Homma
Red
Bob & Katsi Abe
Anonymous
Combined Painting (1985) Ltd.
Kelvin & Kay Higo
Robert & Cathey K. Hoogerbrug
George Koyanagi
Kumi Sutcliffe
Layne Yoshimaru
Orange
Anonymous (2)
Thomas Hara
Yuki Kurozumi
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Joyce & Ray Shimokura
Peter & Masako Stillwell
Toshiko Tabata
Robert Yoshimaru
Green
Toshie Hosonuma
Asako Kitamura-Redman
Sue Miyanishi
Margaret Shinozaki
Keiko Yakumo
INSPIRE ACTION CAMPAIGN
Bob & Katsi Abe
Anonymous (7)
Harjinder Bharaj
Combined Painting (1985) Ltd.
Thomas Hara
Jay Haraga
Kelvin & Kay Higo
George & Elaine Homma
Robert & Cathey K. Hoogerbrug
Toshie Hosonuma
Gloria Joe
Paul & Diana Kariya
Soya Kayo
Asako Kitamura-Redman
George Koyanagi
Yuki Kurozumi
Julie Lee
Rupert Lee
Imogene Lim
Nora & Ronald MacArthur
Sue Miyanishi
Masashi & Reiko Moizumi
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Dr. Patrick & Diane Miki
Naoto Horita Inc.
Jane Nimi
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Margaret Shinozaki
Kumi Sutcliffe
Michael Takahashi
Jenny Uechi
Fred & Linda Yada
Emily Yakashiro & Philip Storey
Keiko Yakumo
Yasuhiko Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Kenichiro Yamanaka
Layne Yoshimaru
Robert Yoshimaru
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of Ruth Coles, Boss, Mentor, Friend and the social workers with whom I have had the privilege to serve
Anonymous
In Memory of Mark Ando
Masashi & Reiko Moizumi
In Memory of Fumi Hamagami
Gloria Joe
In Memory of Mitsuo Hayashi
Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association
In Memory of Kanako & Takeo Kariya
Paul & Diana Kariya
In Memory of Shiori Koyanagi
Kazuko Shimozawa
In Memory of Miyoko Frances Miyashita
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of George Ogawa
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
In Memory of George Oshiro
Emily Yakashiro & Philip Storey
In Memory of Rosie Yoshiko Otani
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Patsy Mayede
In Memory of Faye Taeko Takahashi
Michael Takahashi
In Memory of Jujiro Takeuchi (Jusan Tenning)
Amy Rosalie Newstead (nee Tenning), Lorie, Deborah & Douglas Newstead
In Memory of Lin Hee Yoon
Julie Lee
Anonymous (3)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Monthly Donations Update (March 29 - April 25, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from March 29 - April 25, 2021 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from March 29 - April 25, 2021 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Randy Iwata
Akira & Mikiko Oye
Alan Saunderson
Benefactor
George & Satoko Uyesugi
Platinum
Anonymous
Burgundy
Anonymous
Fortis Bc Energy Inc.
Copper
Atsushi Ide
Orange
Harry Tonogai
Hayato Ueda
Green
Cydney Harling
Kazuo Bessho
INSPIRE ACTION CAMPAIGN
Anonymous
Cydney Harling
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of Landscapes of Injustice Digital Archive Project
Kikuye Inouye
In Memory of Junichi Chiba
Christine Chiba
Akio Tsuji
Roy & Yaeko Uyesugi
In Memory of Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
Thomas R. & Aki Li Foster
In Memory of Mitsuo Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
In Memory of Kachiko Higashitani
Sandy Higashitani
In Memory of Major Tetsuo (Ted) Itani C.M., O.M.M., C.D., (Ret’d)
Nancy & Richard Minato
In Memory of Lily & Mitsuyoshi Matsushita
George & Elaine Homma
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
In Memory of Kiyo Nagamatsu
Ed & Carole Iwanaka
In Memory of Miyuki Nagata
Dogwood Executive Team – for our colleague Kai Nagata
In Memory of Heather Natsuhara
Beta Sigma Phi Richmond City Council
Marion & Wayne Eklof
Takeshi Aoyama & Lorraine June
Ann Lysholm
Frederick & Margaret Robertson
In Memory of Rosie Yoshiko Otani
Suzuyo & John Fox
Arlene K. Mayede
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Yodogawa Family
In Memory of Gordon Saisho
Kevin McKenna
In Memory of Minoru Tanaka
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Stan & Jane Yip
In Memory of Masako Jessie Uyeda
Naomi Hamade
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers
We truly appreciate our volunteers at Nikkei Place and all they bring to our community!
Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week!
To our volunteers, we give a big THANK YOU! Volunteers are the backbone of Nikkei Place and contribute to the success of our three societies. Time and again volunteers generously lend their time, energy, and skills to help alleviate workloads, and support our causes. We are truly appreciative of all they bring to our community. While the Covid-19 pandemic has paused us from gathering, and being able to host events and activities, we look forward to the day we can welcome all our volunteers back safely.
Since 2017, the Nikkei Place Foundation has had amazing volunteers contribute to our end of year mails outs. Supplied with labels, glue sticks, coffee and doughnuts, volunteers would help staff assemble, stuff, and seal hundreds of letters. We would spend many hours together in conversation and community. It’s a time our team would come to look forward to each year.
At Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, over 300 volunteers annually support their mission to honour, preserve and share Japanese culture and Japanese Canadian history and heritage for a better Canada. Volunteers help the NNMCC grow and succeed, lending a hand with education, exhibits, research and events. Learn more about volunteerism at Nikkei Centre, and meet some of their volunteers here.
At Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society, volunteers make a difference to the lives of seniors, and are vital to their programs and services. By sharing their talents, time, and compassion, they provide a vital link with the community, a feeling of still being involved. Volunteers bring laughter, stories, a touch, and love to enrich the lives of our seniors.
If you are interested in volunteering at one of our organizations, please get in touch!
Monthly Donations Update (February 29 - March 28, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from February 29 - March 28, 2021 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from February 29 - March 28, 2021 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Anonymous (4)
Jean-Pierre Antonio
Karlee Gorrie
Soya Kayo
Ellen Kurtz
Gordon & Dawn McDonell
Ann-Marie & Andy Metten
Setsu Miyanishi
Colby Payne
Sarah Roland
Marisa Seguin
Harge & Irene Suga
LEAFS
Red
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Carl T. Yokota
Orange
Shizuko & Seitaro Matsumura
Roy & Yuriko Uyeda
Green
Elaine Englar
Susan H. Gratton
Shizuoka Kenjinkai
In Celebration of Eva T. Shiho’s 100th Birthday
A. Minato
In Honour of Cathy Makihara
Karen Kobayashi
In Memory of Junichi Chiba
Gerry & Russell Nakamura
Sumiko Kamachi
In Memory of Emmie & Mitsuo Hayashi
Tomoko Konagaya
In Memory of Shigeaki Kamachi
Lily Kamachi
In Memory of Shig Kuwabara
Mireille Seguin
In Memory of May Ngor Lee
Kathy Homma
In Memory of Hiroshi Makihara
Yukimi, Cathy, David and Grace
In Memory of Yoshiko Matsumoto
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
In Memory of Lily Matsushita
Anonymous
In Memory of Herby Nakashima
Gerry & Louis Horii
In Memory of Heather Natsuhara
Anonymous (6)
Pat Berda
Geoffrey & Elizabeth Bruce
Vanessa Canino
Laura Honda
Brian & Lynda Langan
Laureate Gamma Lambda
Helen Lei
Norman & May McFarland
Hideyuki Tom Motomochi
Lila Murao
Mary Murao
Pearl Niwatsukino
Ken & Charlene Norman
Michiko Obara & Family
Judy & Barry Phipps
Greg Pope
Sisters from Sigma Master / Beta Sigma Phi
Gail Shinde
Ruth Shkumat
Susan Sumi
Torchbearer Alpha Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi,
Richmond BC
Diane Wilson
In Memory of Tak Negoro
Virginia E. Sato
In Memory of Rosie Yoshiko Otani
Larry & Karen Aiken
Suzuyo & John Fox
George & Barbara Otani
Karl & Paula Otani
Teruko Otani
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Jean Wakahara
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Faye Taeko Takahashi
Michael Takahashi
In Memory of Minoru Tanaka
Minnie Hattori
Naoe Ikeda
Dan & Caprice Lau
Roberta H. Nasu
Nancy Ranger
Janet Shimizu
Elaine Starchuk
The Nishimura Family
In Memory of Joe Yamauchi
John & Marion Nakamoto
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
Inspire Action Fundraising Campaign
Anonymous
George Koyanagi
W. B. Lee
Dan & Caprice Lau
Roberta H. Nasu
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Tamiko Corbett
LA Dinsmore
Emmie & Mitsuo Hayashi
Gordon Kadota
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
A Tribute to Cathy Makihara: Dedicated Leader, Philanthropist, Friend
After 25 years of dedicated service to Nikkei Place, Cathy Makihara retired from her role as Executive Director of the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society (NSHCHS) on February 28, 2021.
We hope that Cathy continues to create joy in her retirement and we look forward to her continued support and leadership at Nikkei Place.
After 25 years of dedicated service to Nikkei Place, Cathy Makihara retired from her role as Executive Director of the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society (NSHCHS) on February 28, 2021. Cathy has devoted her professional work to the Japanese Canadian community, having held roles at the National Association of Japanese Canadians, Tonari Gumi, Powell Street Festival Society, the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, and the NSHCHS. She served an instrumental role in establishing the Nikkei Place Foundation in 2002 and worked behind the scenes to secure major leadership gifts to support the three societies at Nikkei Place. Both Cathy and her late husband Robert Banno have made lasting impacts at Nikkei Place through their generous philanthropic contributions.
On March 10, a plaque unveiling commemorated Cathy’s decades of service to the wellbeing of seniors in our community. The plaque reads:
“In recognition of Cathy Makihara’s years of service to Nikkei Place and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. It has been service marked by dedication, leadership, team-work, and cooperation with the broader community. Compassion and respect for seniors have been her hallmark.”
When Cathy was overseeing the opening of the Kenko Wellness Lounge at Nimi Nikkei Home, a dedicated activity space for seniors, she expressed the importance of cultivating joy and care through the physical space and through the seniors’ programming. We hope that Cathy continues to create joy in her retirement and we look forward to her continued support and leadership at Nikkei Place.
“It has been an honor to work with Cathy Makihara over the past five years as a colleague, donor, and mentor. I would personally like to acknowledge and thank her for her sound advice and guidance. I also appreciated how she values research to practice and integrates her values of respect and dignity to her professional work. On behalf of the Foundation staff and Board of Directors, we extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Cathy.”
Naomi Kawamura
Executive Director, Nikkei Place Foundation
Cathy inspires us to always stay passionate in work and in life.