What We Do
Helpline
Helpline provides Japanese speakers with support and information to solve issues each individual is facing. The subject can be daily life issues, family matters, issues related to seniors in declining health, and others. We provide information on available resources. All communication is kept strictly confidential. For support or inquiry, please send email to: sodan@jacarefund.org
Care Calls
The Care Call program is intended to connect Japanese speaking seniors living in the capital area to Japanese-speaking volunteers. If you have no Japanese speaking family members or friends, are unable to visit someone to socialize, or simply want to chat with Japanese speakers, please participate in this program. You will enjoy conversation and socialization over the phone.We are looking forward to having new participants and new volunteers.
Please contact the VA office carefund@jacarefund.org if you are interested in this program.
Seminar/Workshop
Educational seminars and workshops on such topics as: health & nutrition, financial planning, family issues and governmental services, etc. Usually held in Japanese.
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Past seminars and workshops
- Understanding Japan’s Inheritance Laws and Tax System for Overseas Residents (online) 5/29/2026
- Medicare: basics and renewal (online) 9/12/2025
- How to build up resilience to survive through the age of stress (online) 5/23/2025
- Pension systems in Japan (online) 3/28/2025
- EnaBeautyⓇ workshop 3/9/2025
- Start the New Year by reassessing your diet in the US (online) 1/24/2025
- What to expect for a permanent return to Japan at retirement (online) 10/11/2024
- Live Well with Menopause 6/2/2024
- College Funding Seminar (online) 5/10/2024
- Faux Stained Glass Style Painting 2/25/2024
- Helping your child puberty – behavioral and emotional changes in adolescence (online) 2/9/2024
- List of past seminars and workshops (up to 2024) is here.
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Cultural & Fitness Classes (in-person)
To maintain Japanese culture and diversify the community’s interest, the Care Fund offers various cultural classes on Japanese Calligraphy, Japanese Flower Arrangement, Sumie (Japanese Ink Drawing), etc. Traditional Japanese exercise called “Jikyojutsu” is offered year-round to help individuals and the community to develop healthy and active lifestyles. The group exercise classes provide a safe and fun environment for individuals of all ages to get fit and energized.In Fall 2021, new classes of Karate and Recitation have launched.
Senior Wellness Program (online and in-person)
As our program values "speaking aloud", we have a discussion centering on a theme during our program. Activities include light exercise, brain training, nostalgic music, etc. The program is held in Japanese.
Please contact Care Fund office for the schedules and more information.
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Keiai no Tsudoi - Annual luncheon for seniors (Currently Keiai package)
The Care Fund celebrates this Japanese holiday, a day dedicated to honor elderly citizens, with a Senior’s Luncheon. To show respect, love, and support, we invite seniors living in the greater Washington area to enjoy a bento lunch, entertaining and performances. (In-person attendance postponed, instead sending packages to seniors.)
Care Fund Friday (online)
Care Fund Friday Meeting is an online chat room held in Japanese in the evenings of the first Friday of the month. Each month, we exchange information and experiences on various topics. Typical topics include useful information to share, questions in our daily life, various experiences we encounter or or share information on local events. This is a platform to meet people who we may have difficulty meeting in person. Each month we publish topics of the month in our newsletter. This is a place where any new participants feel welcomed. To join, please email mdlibrary@jacarefund.org.
Senior Salon
Care Fund offers a “Senior Salon,” a welcoming place for seniors to gather and socialize.Participants can enjoy games such as Shogi (Japanese chess), chat with friends, and exchangehelpful information and everyday experiences. The Salon is participant-led, and everyone iswelcome to join. It is held once a month—on Fridays in VA and on the third Thursday of eachmonth in MD.