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HistoryIn 2008, a group of volunteers envisioned a center where people could bridge the generations and bridge their understanding and knowledge of the Japanese American cultural heritage so that its legacy would continue into the future. This was the beginning of “The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center” at the GVJCI.
The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center is located on the 2nd floor of the GVJCI Hall building, where there is an extensive library of books on Japanese and Japanese American literature, culture and history, in both English and Japanese. Another feature is the Bridge’s tokonoma display of various historical, cultural, or community interest themed artifacts. The Bridge's public programs further explore topics of culture, history, identity, creative writing, crafts, and much more. The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center is young, but has already presented many past projects, with future ones in store. The Bridge is run by volunteers, and donations help support the cultural, historical, and educational programs hosted by the Bridge. With a minimum donation of $1.00, interested individuals can become “Friends of the Bridge” and borrow books from the Bridge library collection. Members who join at the $5.00 level will receive a Bridge tote bag, and at the $10.00 level, members receive a Bridge t-shirt. |
Some Past Programs Include |
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How To Become a "Friend of the Bridge"
Come to our office or email us at info@jci-gardena.org! We have forms available for you to fill out.
With a minimum donation of $1, you are a Friend of the Bridge! Please hand us your form and donation to our office or the wooden box at the back of the hallway upstairs.
With a minimum donation of $1, you are a Friend of the Bridge! Please hand us your form and donation to our office or the wooden box at the back of the hallway upstairs.
We welcome any input, feedback, and future program ideas. For more information, call the JCI Office (310) 324-6611.