CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY,
SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE AND
RESOURCES FOR TODAY AND
A BETTER FUTURE
Mission
The Japanese Americans' Care Fund provides information and support for the social needs of Japanese, Japanese Americans and their families. The Care Fund strives to create a safe, fulfilling and socially enriched community for Japanese, Japanese Americans and all others living in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Latest News
★Library Closure Notice📚
Due to the Family Day, the MD library will be closed on Sat, Oct 24.
Thank you for your understanding.
★MD Branch Fall Family Day🍁Please join us at the MD Branch Fall Family Day on Sun, Oct 25, at the MD Library! Click here for details.
We are accepting donations for books and items during the MD library's opening hours (11AM-2PM on Wed and Sat.) Here is the guidline for donation items.
Harmonious Kitchen – Deli Items & Bento Box OrdersOnline Reservation Page is here*15% of all sales will be donated to the JA Care Fund.*Reservation Period: Monday, October 12 – Friday, October 23*Quantities are limited, and items may sell out before the reservation period ends.
★VA Senior Salon 🍂
Date & Time: 10/23(Fri), 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(Upcoming Dates: 11/13(Fri) and 12/11(Fri)
Location: VA Library
Topics & Activities:
1. Ways to Improve Mental Health (Part 2)
2. How to Approach End-of-Life Planning with Confidence and Prepare for Peace of Mind
3. Participants are welcome to bring simple homemade dishes or sweets to share recipes and exchange ideas.
Registration: Click here to register.
*You are welcome to bring your own beverages.*Please note that the event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.*For questions, please contact: event@jacarefund.org
★ The Bilingual Ending Notebook(from Helpline)📒
In response to many requests from members with family and relatives in both Japan and the U.S., Care Fund has created a bilingual (Japanese/English) Ending Notebook. While many ending notebooks are commercially available or published by local governments, one presented in both Japanese and English is quite rare. This 46-page booklet covers a wide range of essential topics—from critical end-of-life information to a personal history section—designed for ease of use and clarity. The price is $10 per copy (plus shipping if mailed).If you would like to order a copy, please click here.
★Children's Storytime 🧸
* VA library : 1st Tuesday of every month
Theme: Autumn
Date&Time：10/6 (Tue) 10:10AM - 10:50AMLocation：VA Library
Please see deetails here
* MD library: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Date & Time: 10/14 (Wed) 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: MD Library
Please see deetails here
★ ️ Helpline ❤️
A Care Fund provides support to those in need among the Japanese and Japanese American residents of the greater Washington DC area. Our helpline is a place you can call and share your problems in Japanese to our volunteer team. If you would like to talk to the Help Line, please contact us at sodan@jacarefund.org or 703-256-5223.
2 libraries
20 years of service
2000 members
200 volunteers