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.
Kimochi Friends and Supporters,
Re: Help Build Our Kimochi Dedication Wall
2021 marks 50 years of Kimochi service to Bay Area seniors and their caregivers. Kimochi’s mission remains firmly in place for the next 50 -- to provide the highest level of quality care, in the Japanese tradition of respect for our elders, for future generations of seniors of all ethnicities.
In 2030, nine short years away, all baby boomers will be older than age 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.
Great challenges are ahead with a growing senior population, families more geographically dispersed and the uncertainty of government funding given the impacts of COVID. So, we humbly ask your support to continue and expand Kimochi’s important services that help so many seniors live with dignity and independence, delaying or avoiding the need for institutionalization.
To that end, we are building the “Kimochi Dedication Wall” – it represents Kimochi’s commitment, together with the 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 from individual and corporate gifts by September 1, 2022 with all monies dedicated to directly benefit 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 Sandy Mori Steve Nakajo Kimochi Executive Director Kimochi Co-Founder 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.
All Programs:
Kimochi will continue to follow guidelines and recommendations from DPH and CDC for COVID screening, mask-wearing, social distancing, capacity limits, and cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Telephone and virtual (Zoom) participation will remain an option for all programs and services.
Case Management: Social Services - Contact Yoshimi Higuchi, Social Service Coordinator (415) 931-2275
In-person meeting: by appointment only. No drop-ins
Senior Center - Activities - Contact Kai Fukumitsu, Nutrition Program Coordinator (415) 931-2287
Reservation is required
Wearing a face mask at all times are required for in-person classes
Zoom capability for classes available
Family Caregiver - Contact Social Services (415) 931-2275
Group meetings to resume
Wearing a face mask at all times are recommended for in-person
Reservation is required
Zoom capability available
Transportation - Contact Craig Ikuma, Transportation Coordinator (415) 931-2287
Group rides available (ridership per van is limited)
Kimochi Programs:
Nutrition (on-site dining): take-out and home meal deliveries are currently available
Adult Day Program
San Mateo Family Caregiver Support
Thank You to Our Agency Sponsors
Thank You to Our Agency Supporter
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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. This year our fundraising efforts will be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. We need your support more than ever.
There are many ways to support Kimochi during these unsettling times from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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.