Continuing the Japanese Tradition of Care and Support for Seniors

Since 1971, Kimochi has provided culturally sensitive, Japanese language-based programs and services to 3,000 Bay Area seniors and their families each year. Services include transportation; referral and outreach services; health and consumer education seminars; healthy aging and senior center activities; social services; congregate and home delivered meals; in-home support services; adult social day care; 24-hour residential and respite care.

All Programs:

Kimochi will continue to follow guidelines and recommendations from the DPH and CDC regarding screening, mask-wearing, social distancing, capacity limits, and cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Telephone and virtual (Zoom) participation will remain available for all programs and services.

Case Management: Social Services - Contact Yoshimi Higuchi, Social Services Coordinator (415) 931-2275

• In-person meeting: Please make an appointment.

Senior Center Activities - Contact Grace Hulleza, Community Services Services Specialist (415) 931-2294

• Reservation is required

• Wearing a face mask is recommended

• Zoom capability for classes available. Please inquire

 Family Caregiver Support - Contact Yoshimi Higuchi, Social Services Coordinator (415) 931-2275

• Group meetings. Zoom capability available, please inquire.

• Wearing a face mask is recommended

• Reservation is required

 Transportation - Contact Craig Ikuma, Transportation Coordinator (415) 931-2287

• Group rides available (ridership per van is limited)

Nutrition Program - Contact Yoshiko Oehlerking, Nutrition Center Coordinator (415)931-2287

• On-site dining

• Home meal deliveries

Adult Day Program - Contact Sandy Ishii, Adult Day Program Coordinator (415)922-9972

• Supervised Social and Recreational Activities Monday through Friday at the Kimochi Home

• Wearing a face mask is required

San Mateo Family Caregiver Support - Contact Terue Shinohara, Support and Wellness Manager (415)725-1920

• Group meetings Zoom capability available, please inquire.

• Wearing a face mask is recommended

• Reservation is required

Help Build Our Kimochi Dedication Wall

Kimochi Friends and Supporters,

In 2021, Kimochi, Inc. proudly celebrated 50 years of dedicated service to Bay Area seniors and their caregivers. Our mission remains strong as we look ahead to the next 50 years—to provide the highest level of quality care, rooted in the Japanese tradition of respect for our elders, for future generations of seniors of all backgrounds. 

By 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. This expansion of our senior population means there will be a growing number of adults who, despite their desire to live independently, may need to rely on the help of others. Kimochi will be there. 

We recognize the challenges that lie ahead: a rapidly aging population, families living farther apart, and ongoing uncertainties around government funding. In response, we humbly ask for your support to continue and expand Kimochi’s vital services that help so many seniors live with dignity and independence, delaying or avoiding the need for institutionalization. 

To that end, we have the Kimochi Dedication Wall - representing Kimochi’s commitment, together with the commitment of a community of families, friends, donors and volunteers, to be there for future generations of seniors and their caregivers. Our goal is to raise $500,000 in individual and corporate gifts, with all monies dedicated to directly benefit our senior programs and services. 

Please help ensure the continued work of Kimochi by supporting the Dedication Wall through a tax-deductible gift or by joining our Legacy Society. We thank you for your consideration and ‘kimochi’ for our seniors.

With our heartfelt thanks,

Steve Ishii Kimochi Executive Director Sandy Mori Kimochi Co-Founder Steve Nakajo Kimochi Co-Founder

Please click here to download a Dedication Wall Pledge Form or call Steve Ishii at 415-931-2294 with any questions. Thank you.

Thank You to Our Agency Sponsors

Thank You to Our Agency Supporter

Support Kimochi's programs & services in our continuum of care for seniors and their families by donating online.

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For more information, please call us at (415) 931-2294 or email kimochikai@kimochi-inc.org.

We need your help and support

As we continue to provide programs and services, support is continually needed. Kimochi actively fundraises to support our many programs and services.

- Please consider a gift of any amount to Kimochi. Your support helps us to continue providing programs and services. Please see the donate now button above.

- Be a member of our Legacy Society and make a gift through our Legacy Giving Program. Please see Legacy Page above.