WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI)! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. Donations big or small help our organization provide essential services and programs to the South Bay community! GVJCI's mission can only be accomplished with your help. 
​Thank you for your support! ​
ガーデナ平原日本文化会館(ガーデナバレーJCI)は日系の経験と文化に取り組み共有し受け入れることを使命とした非営利団体です。 どのような寄付もサウスベイコミュニティーのために不可欠なサービスとプログラムを提供するための手助けになります。
​ガーデナバレーJCIの使命は皆様のご協力があって達成されます。皆様のご協力に感謝いたします！
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JOIN OUR PROGRAMS

GVJCI has  programs and classes for all ages! Click the options below to learn more.
ガーデナバレーJCIは、すべての年齢の方々にプログラムやクラスを提供しています。詳細は下記をクリックしてください。

UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS
​今後のプログラム/イベント

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SENIOR PROGRAMS
シニアプログラム

TOMO NO KAI CLASSES

The senior friendship club with a number of fun classes and activities!
楽しい授業や行事が盛りだくさんの
​シニアフレンドリークラブ！

SMARTPHONE/ TABLET CLASSES​

Learn the basics of Apple and Android smartphones or tablets!​
​アップル と アンドロイド のスマートフォンやタブレットの基本を学ぼう！

SENIOR BENTO PROGRAM

GVJCI's bento lunch program offered Monday through Friday!
月曜日から金曜日までGVJCIの
​お弁当ランチプログラム！

TOMO CAFE

A weekly social gathering for Japanese-speaking seniors!​
日本語が話せるシニアの
週2回の​親睦会！

OUR IMPACT 

70+
​Years

in the South Bay Community 

40+ 
Programs & Classes

Annual programs for seniors, youth, young adults, and Japanese-speakers

500+
Annual
​Volunteers

HOW TO GIVE BACK

There are so many ways to help us out! Check out the different ways below: 
いろいろな分野、さまざまなサポートをお願いします：

Become a Friend of the GVJCI!

Your annual contribution will support the continued growth of the GVJCI and its programs!
毎年頂く寄付は、多数多様にガーデナバレーJCIの成長とそのプログラムをサポートしています。​

Become a Bento Buddy!

By donating to our Bento Buddies program, you can help lower the cost of senior's bento by 42%!
​この補助金によりシニアのお弁当価格は42％引きになります。

Car Donations

Your old cars don't have to go to the junkyard, you can donate them to GVJCI!
​動かなくなった車や廃車または廃車寸前の車もお受けします。

​In-Kind Donations

Have some extra office supplies or art materials? We'll gladly use them for our youth and educational programs!
余分な紙やえんぴつがございましたら、私たちがユースと教育のプログラムに使うためにお受けします。

Matching Gifts

Does your company “match” employee charitable contributions with corporate dollars?
あなたの会社は従業員の寄付金に”マッチ”上乗せ贈与寄付をされていますか。

COMMUNITY VOICES

Wanna share some positive feedback or great memories about our organization? Let us know through our contact form!
​We love hearing from our community!
私たちについてポジティブなフィードバックやあなたの素晴らしい思い出を共有してください。上記の赤クリックボタンからお問い合わせフォームを提出してください。私たちは皆さんの声をお待ちしています！
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​"We depend on organizations such as yours so the thanks goes both ways. It’s all for the betterment of our community and we’re happy knowing it’s going to serve our Japanese community."
- Koji K.
​"I always love getting the updates and newsletters and enjoy sharing them with my classes at Cal State Fullerton... It's very helpful to be able to share resources like your newsletter so the students can get a sense of how their study of history can connect to current activities of various community organizations like GVJCI. Thanks again for all your great work and hope you're staying safe and well.​"
- Kristine Dennehy, Cal State Fullerton History Dept. ​
​"Thank you for planning & running an awesome summer event (Tabe-Doraibu) - we had so much fun trying out new restaurants & dishes. We had spent the majority of the pandemic only cooking and rarely went to get takeout so we were super excited to go eat everywhere & support the small businesses in our community!"
- Jerod & Keri D.​
​"On behalf of the SBL community, we're glad we can support an important organization such as JCI to help ensure that it continues to provide the services and programs that are vital to Gardena and the surrounding cities. I personally along with the SBL Board, support the JCI and greatly appreciate what it does for Gardena/Torrance organizations and its citizens."
- Ken I.

GVJCI's Summer 2024 Zine

​This zine was put together by Summer 2024 Intern, Brooke Shibata as her Internship Project. A zine is a self-published piece similar to that of a magazine with the intention of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives meant to emphasize a personal connection between the creator and reader. Brooke's zine includes community programs that GVJCI holds, photo collages of fun moments, and personal anecdotes from staff and volunteers who made the summer at GVJCI so memorable!

FOLLOW US!

FOLLOW US on social media and sign up for our email list to get the latest updates on GVJCI programs and events!
メールアドレスを登録してソーシャルメディアで私たちをフォロー、最新のプログラムやイベント情報を入手してください。