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  • About
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Follow Us on Social Media!
    • Join Our Email List
    • Resources
    • Testimonies/PR
  • Donate
  • How to Help
    • Become a Friend of the GVJCI
    • Donate Your Car!
    • Shop on Amazon
    • Volunteer
    • Purchase a 2021 Calendar Ad
  • DOR
    • DOR 2021 >
      • CSUDH Japanese American Digitization Project
      • Densho Campu Podcast
      • Lane Ryo Hirabayashi Tribute
      • South Bay JACL Oral Histories Collection
      • Tanka Poetry
  • Events/Programs/Classes
    • GVJCI >
      • Adulting Workshop Series
      • Be the Match Drive-Thru Donor Registry Event
      • The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center >
        • Book Club
      • Drive-Thru Restaurant Fundraiser
      • GVJCI Scholarship
      • Hinamatsuri & Kodomo No Hi
      • Japanese Language School >
        • JLS Graduates
      • Manzanar Immersive
      • Oysters, Bites & Biiru
      • Seniors >
        • TNK Online Classes
        • Online Smartphone Class
        • Food Distribution >
          • Greeting Card Program
        • Online Resources
        • Tomo Cafe | 友カフェ
        • Bento Program
      • TANOSHII Fun Camp >
        • Camper Registration
        • Counselor Registration
        • Testimonials
        • Camp Supporters
        • Activities
        • FAQ
      • Tomodachi Online Baking Workshops
      • GVJCI Virtual Matsuri >
        • Art Gallery
        • Entertainment
        • Food
        • Martial Arts
        • Scholarship Recipients
      • 2020 Online Art Show >
        • Artist Discussion & Performances
        • Artists A-H
        • Artists I-L
        • Artists M-S
        • Artists T-Z
    • Member Organizations >
      • Arts/Music/Dance >
        • Bando Hidesomi
        • Hawaiian Music Class
        • LA Men's Glee Club
        • Meito Calligraphy
        • Mel's Ukulele Picking
        • Taiko
      • Health and Wellness >
        • Kokoro Yoga
        • Meditation & More Class
      • Martial Arts >
        • Gardena JCI Kendo
        • Gardena Judo Club
        • Gardena Kendo
        • Gardena Naginata
        • Shotokan Karate
        • Shorinji Kempo
        • Kyudo Renmei
      • Service >
        • Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
      • Sports >
        • Sansei Baseball League
        • South Bay F.O.R Junior Sports Association
        • South Bay Youth Basketball
      • Youth >
        • Resources
        • Boy Scout Troop 683
        • Boy Scout Troop 719
  • Rentals
  • Blog
    • Blog Terms of Use
    • Want to write for us?

COMMUNITY VOICES | コミュニティーの声

Wanna share some positive feedback or great memories about our organization? Submit to us by clicking here and filling out 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!

"I lived and grew up in Gardena from 1975-1985 or so and always attended the annual matsuri and would also go to JCI for the Troop 719 annual pancake breakfast that was held there. In the 90s I would go to the JCI for meetings occasionally when I worked for the Go For Broke Educational Foundation. I’ve gotten out of touch with the Japanese American community since I got married and moved. Recently I discovered your social media posts and have really been inspired by JCI’s presence on social media and all of the wonderful programs you have for all ages that meets the needs of the Japanese American community and keeping that culture alive and well. When this whole COVID thing is over, I’m hoping to be able to volunteer and also participate in the great programs you offer! Your online presence definitely inspired me to donate for this year’s matsuri. You and your staff are doing a wonderful job! Thank you for all you do!"
- Michelle
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"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
"I know my Mom misses seeing her friends at JCI but know she talks to them often. She also appreciates the check in phone call she received from one of your volunteers. Thank you for what you do for our community. Our family truly appreciates what the JCI provides for our Mom. I hope you and your colleagues are safe and well."
- Roni T
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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
​"We love JCI and your events! My mom is Japanese and my dad an American in the Air Force. I was born in Japan and lived there til I was seven but lived within the American culture. We grew up in Pennsylvania with no Asians anywhere. Because of JCI and the Buddhist temple, I now get to partake in Japanese cultural events. Although my husband, Lynn, and I live in Long Beach, we sure love the Gardena focus on family largely due to you and others at JCI. I hope to meet you at one of the events. Thank you for all you do."
- Anonymous
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"JCI, thank you for all the good work you do!"
- Amy H.

PR ARTICLES ABOUT GVJCI

Feb. 2, 2021
Classes in the Time of COVID-19: How the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute has Adjusted its Programs for Older Adults, Keiro
July 21, 2020
​"In Wake of Coronavirus, JCI Shifts Operation to 'Virtual' Services", Gardena, Valley News

May 7, 2020
"Sakura-Ya: A Sweet Tradition Continues in Gardena", The Rafu Shimpo

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GVJCI's Mission and Vision

Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.

The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.




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Contact Us

 1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA, 90247  |     (310) 324-6611    |      info@jci-gardena.org
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM