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Monthly Giving: Small Gifts Grow Into Big Benefits

Monthly donations play an essential part in helping Nikkei Place continue to enrich our community. Your small contributions can grow into big benefits for both you and our community. Here's how!

What’s ‘Monthly Giving’ and why should I consider it?

Monthly Giving is exactly what it sounds like — giving monthly donations to the charity you’re most passionate about.

Monthly donations play an essential part in helping Nikkei Place continue to enrich our community. When you give monthly, you provide us with a reliable and constant source of funding. This enables us to better forecast and budget the ways we can support the community, keep costs down, and strengthen donor relationships. When we know there are resources we can count on, big things can become a reality for our community.

It’s a great option for individuals who want to give back in small ways, and still make a lasting difference. Your small contributions can grow into big benefits for both you and our community. Here’s how!

The Benefits are Mutual

What’s in it for you?

It’s easy! Save time and postage by setting up recurring donations online, or by filling out our donor form with a voided cheque or credit card number and submitting it by email to gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org. If you prefer, you can also give us a call at 604.777.2122 and provide your information over the phone.
It’s affordable. For as little as $10/month, you can support Nikkei Place and all the good that happens here.
Giving options include: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your bank account; credit card transactions, or post-dated cheques.
It’s flexible. There’s no pressure, and you can increase, decrease, or stop at anytime.
At the end of the year, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for your cumulative donations.
Monthly Giving Club members receive special benefits, such as invitations to donor events, and monthly recognition on our website and in The Bulletin magazine.
You can feel good knowing that you are making a difference every month.

What’s in it for us?

Recurring monthly donations help provide a reliable and constant source of funding.
It allows us to better forecast and budget the ways we can support our community.
Helps us develop strong relationships with our donors.
Keeps postage and administrative costs down, so that we can put more funds into where it’s needed most.

Join Our Monthly Giving Club

It’s easy! Set up monthly donations online or fill in and submit a Donation Form (click to download) and include a voided cheque or credit card number. If you prefer, you can also give us a call at 604.777.2122 and provide your information over the phone.

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Donor Spotlight: Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation

Read about Frank Hori's life and the philanthropic endeavours of the Foundation he established.

Thank you to the Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation

Nikkei Place Foundation graciously thanks the Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation for their generous donation to our community this year! We are happy to share with you a letter from the Trustees of the Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation, and the biography of Frank Hori. Learn about their philanthropic endeavours, and about the person who started it all.

Frank Hiroshi Hori

(February 2, 1927 – April 15, 2011)

Frank was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Haruye and Zenya Hori, originally from Shiga-ken, Japan. They were merchants of Japanese goods on Powell Street, at the centre of the city’s Nikkei (Japanese) community. Frank and his seven siblings grew up in a home filled with love, warmth, and the camaraderie of family and many Japanese friends.

During the war, the Hori family was sent to the Slocan Internment Camp (Bay Farm) for
a two-year period, where Frank attended a makeshift school. Eventually the family relocated to Regina, where he attended Regina College before moving to Montreal. He attended McGill University from 1951 to 1954, studying business and accounting.

Frank always remembered the funding support provided by his siblings towards his post-secondary studies.

Frank launched his 30-year career with Premium Forest Products, a Toronto-based door manufacturer, which was renamed Premdor Inc. when Frank and partners purchased the company. In 1986, Frank was instrumental in leading the company to public ownership with eventual international opportunities. He retired as Executive Vice-President and CFO of Premdor Inc. and as Vice-Chairman and Director of its subsidiary, Masonite International.

Frank was a highly proficient individual with a stellar acumen for business.

During his retirement, Frank acquired various real estate properties and became
a world traveller and a philanthropist with a deep passion for his cultural roots and heritage.

In 1999, Frank established The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation to promote charitable endeavours in general but mainly those aligned with his philanthropic ideals for Japanese culture: a caring society; post-secondary learning; and the honouring of meritorious Canadians of Japanese ancestry for their contributions to Canada.

The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation: Letter from the Trustees

In 1999, The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation was established to promote charitable endeavours in general but mainly those aligned with his philanthropic ideals for Japanese culture: a caring society; post-secondary learning; and the honouring of meritorious Canadians of Japanese ancestry for their contributions to Canada.

We the trustees of The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation are honoured to have been chosen by Mr. Hori for our various skills, acumen and personal philosophies towards his many passions and interests.

Our commitment and assurances to Frank that his philanthropic endeavours will continue to be supported along with the development of new programs are paramount.

The efforts to abide by our foundation charter and the diligence in preforming our research into all venues before we commit and support all programs are essential to ensure suitable sponsorship and funding can occur.

The responsibility of trustee to The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation is not only an honour but a serious position which we value and protect, and look forward to serving this foundation for many years.

Paul Uchikata Donna J. Hori Stella Chomiak
Trustees of The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation

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Nikkei Legacy Project

We are happy to share with you a little more detail about this upcoming initiative.

Gathering Oral Histories

Nikkei Place Foundation recently received a generous New Horizons for Seniors grant for the Nikkei Legacy Project. We are happy to share with you a little more detail about this upcoming initiative.

The goal of this project is to gather oral histories from founding leaders of Nikkei Place, in order to create a record of understanding surrounding the challenges and successes of creating a culturally specific campus like Nikkei Place.

We will be interviewing founding leaders, and compiling personal historical accounts of the community efforts made by our Japanese Canadian elders. Individuals will be asked to recount the challenges and successes in the early days of establishing Nikkei Place, as well as its commitment to senior care.

From these interviews, we will draw out the distinctive strengths of the programming and senior care found at Nikkei Place. We will document these best practices so that other ethnically or culturally specific societies and communities can learn and adapt from our experiences, and establish their own unique programming and senior care that addresses the needs of their communities.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Monthly Donations Update (June 26 — July 25, 2019)

The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from June 26, 2019 — July 25, 2019 inclusive!

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from June 26, 2019 — July 25, 2019 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.

ADDED TO LEAF

Ambassador

Akiko Gomyo

Copper

Brian & Marcia Carr

Burgundy

George & Elaine Homma
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Lily Y. Kamachi
Louise Akuzawa & Ronald Kruschen
Sumiko Kamachi
Leigh A. Shoji-Lee

Red

Laurie Dinsmore
Sumiko Hui
Tom Teranishi
Mas & Kaori Yano

Orange

Ian Burgess
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Kelvin Higo
Dick Koyanagi
George Koyanagi
Yukimi Makihara
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Arlene K. Mayede
Hiroshi Minemoto
Russell & Gerry Nakamura
George & Hiroko Tsuchiya
Hayato Ueda
Dorothy Yamamoto

Yellow

Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Shig & Rae Kuwabara

Green

Jack & Teiko Harada
John Jamieson
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto

GENERAL

Anonymous
Denise Egami
So-ichi Ishikawa
Japanese Womens Business Association
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
George Koyanagi
Kay Koyanagi
Alvin & Patricia Mackling
Wakako Morris
Sayoe Mukai
Mary Okabe
Yuko Shibata
Rick Tajiri
George & Hiroko Tsuchiya
Naomi & Jon Weiner
Margaret Yahiro

STEVESTON NIKKEI MEMORIAL PROJECT

Anonymous
Kelvin Higo
Jack & Teiko Harada
Kathleen Konishi

HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Celebration of George Uyesugi’s 100th Birthday
The 3 Brothers: Dan Uyesugi, Roy Uyesugi, & Arthur Jonishi
Fred & Linda Yada and Family
Ken & Dorothy Yada and Family
Judy & Ed Whitehead and Family

In Celebration of Kiyo Goto’s 90th Birthday
Mas & Kaori Yano

In Memory of Aki Wakabayashi
Frank & Naomi Kamiya

In Memory of Chiyo Goto
Teruji Goto
Yaeko Nakamura
Sakae Ogaki
Margaret Shishido
Tomoko Yoshida

In Memory of Jane Ayukawa
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Keiko & Allan Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Ruby Y. Okano
Mikiko & Akira Oye
Irene L. Yano
Mas & Kaori Yano

In Memory of John K. MacRae
Barbara A. MacRae

In Memory of Kim & Larry Kobrle
Lily Y. Kamachi
Sumiko Kamachi

In Memory of Kimiyo Murao
Kelvin Higo

In Memory of Masaro Satake
Frank Hyodo
Mary & Grant McCracken
Linda, Tom, Stephanie, Matthew, Jessica & Ellen Kawamoto
Margaret, Ross & Michelle Yahiro

In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Jeff & Vivian Beckingham
Laura Dempsey
Marilyn A. Harris
Natalie Henault
Albert Kaga & Danny Engleson
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
Betty Nishimura
Mary Saruwatari
Pieta VanDyke
Lucy Yamashita
Thomas Yamashita & Susan Thompson

In Memory of Ronald Bain
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto

In Memory of Fumi Hamagami
Anonymous

In Memory of Steve Yamamoto
Arlene K. Mayede
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Keiko & Allan Mayede
Patsy Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Terry & Margaret Sakai
Dorothy Yamamoto

In Memory of Frank Yukio Higo
Kelvin Higo

MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
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
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto

HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

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Nikkei Matsuri: Two Days of Family-Friendly Cultural Festivities

Join in on the festivities at Nikkei Matsuri on Sat. August 31 + Sun. Sept 1! Proceeds support Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

Nikkei Matsuri is One of the Largest Japanese Festivals in Canada!

It brings an authentic family-friendly “Matsuri” (festival) experience to Burnaby every summer at Nikkei Centre over the Labour Day weekend.

Hosted by the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), this two-day festival on August 31 and September 1 has something for everyone, and aims to showcase the pride of Japanese culture here in Canada.

A matsuri (festival) has long been part of the cultural landscape in Japan. Many nikkei communities across North America and around the world carefully preserve and follow this tradition. Nikkei Matsuri provides a platform to celebrate Japanese culture through food, music, entertainment, games, and more.

The inaugural Nikkei Matsuri was held in 2013, and was originally organized by Nikkei Place Foundation, as a fundraiser for the NNMCC. The following summer, the organizing was handed over to the NNMCC, and has since become one of the biggest fundraising events of the year! All net proceeds benefit the NNMCC's cultural and community programs, educational outreach, and museum.

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There’s plenty to see, do, and eat at Nikkei Matsuri!

Come join the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre over the Labour Day weekend to be immersed in an authentic Japanese festival in your very own community.

Enjoy delicious food offerings like manju, takoyaki, and ramen from local vendors.
Join in on the Matsuri Star Power: Spotlight Nikkei panel, and hear from Nikkei film and TV stars Tamlyn Tomita, Kevan Ohtsji, and Jennifer Spence.
Take in performances like taiko drumming and bon-odori dancing in the garden.
Play games and win prizes in the Games Zone!
See some amazing amateur talent at the Matsuri Star Talent Show in the event’s hall.

These are only some of the things to look forward to at the festival this year! Find out more at nikkeimatsuri.ca.

Get involved

If you are interested in getting involved, consider supporting Nikkei Matsuri as a sponsor or donor! You can have the chance to get your company or name showcased on the Lantern “Chochin” Wall display during the festival. Make a personal donation to Nikkei Matsuri and receive a charitable tax receipt. Or, bring your company on as an event sponsor and enjoy additional benefits. For more information about sponsorship or donations, contact Roger Lemire at rlemire@nikkeiplace.org.

You can also get involved with Nikkei Matsuri by joining the volunteer team!

Event Details

Nikkei Matsuri Family Festival
When: Sat. Aug 31 + Sun. Sept 1 | 11:00am — 7:00pm
Where: Nikkei Centre

NIKKEIMATSURI.CA

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Minister Tassi Visits with Seniors at Robert Nimi Nikkei Home

Nikkei Place Foundation recently received grant funding through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, got to see first-hand the positive impact that this grant will have in the lives of seniors at Nikkei Place

Nikkei Place Foundation recently received $24,000 in grant funding through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Through the Nikkei Legacy Project, we will purchase recording equipment to conduct interviews with Japanese Canadian seniors, in order to document their knowledge and experiences about their history and origins.

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On Monday, July 8, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, was welcomed on a visit to Robert Nimi Nikkei Home by Nikkei Legacy Project leader Naomi Kawamura, Executive Director at Nikkei Place Foundation, as well as partners at Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society, Cathy Makihara, Executive Director, and Ruth Coles, President of the Board. Her visit included meeting seniors, and sitting in on programs — seeing first-hand the positive impact that this grant will have in the lives of seniors at Nikkei Place.

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"We continue to build on measures that will improve the lives of Canadian seniors. In Budget 2019 our government made key investments that will help seniors enjoy a smooth transition into a financially secure, healthy and socially inclusive retirement. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are taking more steps to empower seniors by supporting opportunities where they can benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities."

– The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors

Stay tuned for more information about the Nikkei Legacy Project.

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Monthly Donations Update (May 27 — June 25, 2019)

The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from May 27, 2019 — June 25, 2019 inclusive!

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from May 27, 2019 — June 25, 2019 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.