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Community Services

JASC provides much needed community services to people of all ages, ethnicities and economic means

Cultural Programs

Preserving the cultural heritage of Japanese Americans through events and education

Legacy Center

Collecting and archiving materials reflecting the Japanese American experience in the Chicago area

Upcoming Events

Join us as we begin to celebrate JASC’s 80th Anniversary with Japan’s iconic figure: Godzilla!

Click below to learn more about this special film screening and purchase tickets before time runs out!

Join us for Origami & Snacks!

Celebrate Children’s Day on May 5 (3:30–5:30 PM) at the JASC After School Open House.

This free family event features hands-on origami and Japanese treats.

Please note that this is not a drop-off event—we’d love for families to participate and explore our space together!

Tickets Are Flying Out the Door—Don’t Miss Out! 

Get your tickets for Cranes & Cocktails are on sale now. Be part of an unforgettable evening as we kick off JASC’s 80th year of service in style.

JASC is partnering with the Field Museum for an Educator Symposium!

Join the Field Museum, in collaboration with the Japanese American Service Committee, at Shared Stories, Shared Future: An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories and Belonging. This event celebrates the culmination of a three-year journey exploring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) histories and stories through education, community partnerships, and museum learning.

The event will feature a screening of Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America, a film by JJML Productions, followed by a panel discussion with educators and young advocates who helped champion the TEAACH Act in Illinois. Breakout sessions, cultural activation stations, and cultural performances to follow. Field Museum Connections: AANHPI stories and the TEAACH Act programming is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Ways You Can Help

There are various ways to support JASC and help the organization grow and achieve our goals!

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