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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

JASC 2026-2027 Scholarship Applications are now open!

Deadline to apply is April 1, 2026 at 11:59PM

This year’s Day of Remembrance is approaching!

Reserve your tickets through the Chicago History Museum today to experience Full Spectrum Features’ latest short docudrama, Enough followed by a panel discussion by community members and practitioners.

Come Celebrate Hinamatsuri With Us!

We are hosting a mini Girl’s Day Festival at JASC on Sunday, March 1st!

Activities include seasonal crafts, origami, tea ceremony, storytelling, and a viewing of our traditional hina doll set! Registration is required to help us prepare for each guest. Click below to register!

Early Bird Tickets Are Flying—Don’t Miss Out! 

The countdown is on! Early Bird tickets for Cranes & Cocktails are on sale now, but only for a limited time. Grab yours early and be part of an unforgettable evening as we kick off JASC’s 80th year of service in style.

Early Bird Tickets: $175

Available through February 12, 2026

Regular Ticket Price: $200 (after February 12th)

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.

In collaboration with CapTel Captioned Telephone, Geo Allen Shoes & CGM, and Mark Drug Medical Supply, JASC is hosting its second Repair Day in the lower level of the building.

All are welcome to bring their wheelchair, cane, or walker in for a free inspection and on-site repair to help improve quality of everyday life. Registration is not required – just simply walk in and get a number!

Parking: Guests may park at the St. Padre Pio School (5600 N Fairfield Ave) parking lot (off of California Ave.)

If you require special assistance, limited parking at JASC’s lot is available.

Please enter through JASC’s side door entrance off of the parking lot.

Ways You Can Help

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

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