JASC News
JASC News
JASC News
Chicago’s Japanese-American History: Resettlement Stories
On January 19th, JASC partnered with the NCCA (Nineteenth Century Charitable Association) to present an exclusive panel discussion exploring the importance of preserving oral histories from the Japanese American community. Board Member and community [...]
Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday Goal is $20,000 Please consider donating to JASC if you join the global charity day of action on Giving Tuesday. Visit our special Giving Tuesday website (jasc-chicago.org/givingtuesday2024) to process your gift. A [...]
Tampopo Kai Decorates Japan Tree at MSI for 2025 Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Tampopo Kai Families Continue a Beloved Holiday Tradition at MSI Since 1989, JASC’s Tampopo Kai families have proudly decorated the Japan Tree at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s annual Christmas Around the [...]
Our First Open House Chicago
Thank you for visiting us during Open House Chicago! JASC was proud to welcome around 450 guests over the weekend - many from the neighborhood and curious to learn more [...]
JASC News Update 10/21/2025
Leadership Announcement The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) announces that CEO, Courtney Sakai will leave the organization effective October 20, 2025 to pursue other interests. Courtney has served as CEO since October 2024 and has [...]
Kids Movie Night at JASC
On August 22, JASC hosted our first-ever Kids Movie Night in partnership with the Chicago Japan Film Collective and Gaijin Chicago. Children enjoyed pizza and shaved ice before watching Moon of a Sleepless Night (2015), a beautifully crafted stop-motion [...]







