BREAKING NEW GROUND – KIMOCHI SAN MATEO
Transcript of BREAKING NEW GROUND – KIMOCHI SAN MATEO
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We are very excited to announce that Kimochi has completed purchase of a building at 453 North San Mateo Drive in San Mateo. From this new base, Kimochi can now provide expanded services in San Mateo for seniors and their families. The plan is to open doors by Summer 2013.
Local response has been tremendous and more than we could have hoped for. “Families we met with eagerly await Kimochi’s arrival and, more importantly, they have been asking how they can help – financially and through their volunteer time and professional expertise,” says Steve Nakajo, Kimochi Executive Director. “This expansion to San Mateo has long been in the works. As our Japanese community has moved to outlying areas, it has become more challenging to serve them from San Francisco – and more difficult for families and seniors to access our help.”
In preparation for expansion, Kimochi laid groundwork within the community three years ago. With support from San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, Kimochi began outreach, education, referral and counseling services to family caregivers who are providing support for their parents and spouses at home. Anna Sawamura Higaki, Kimochi’s Program Director, and Shawne O’Connell, Program Planning Specialist, led the project
and also assessed overall needs, prioritizing services Kimochi would need to roll-out to the community first.
“Our goal is to make Kimochi San Mateo a community-based organization, to put down roots, tailor our services to seniors and families there, and ultimately, to have the community feel
like Kimochi San Mateo is their home, too,” says Anna Sawamura Higaki. “A critical part of Kimochi, Inc.’s success has been the wide support of our volunteer base and our goal for Kimochi San Mateo is to have a similar foundation of volunteers to contribute to services and bring vitality to the facility and its residents.”
In a vetting process which included senior Kimochi management and Executive Board, HKIT Architects has been retained to spearhead
renovations and upgrade the facility. HKIT Architects has substantial experience and has been a leader in the field of senior housing.
Kimochi, Inc.’s Associate Director, Steve Ishii, is assigned the challenging role of Project Director for Kimochi San Mateo. His leadership and experience were instrumental in our purchase of the San Mateo site.
Pictured left to right: Steve Berry, Sonoma Bank; Beau Simon, Cooper, White & Cooper LLP; Paul Chin, Kimochi Board Chairperson; Mary Ishisaki, Kimochi Board Secretary,
Anna Sawamura Higaki, Kimochi Program Director; Steve Ishii, Kimochi Associate Director; Steve Nakajo, Kimochi Executive Director.
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BREAKING NEW GROUND – KIMOCHI SAN MATEO
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Change and transition are two words that come to my mind to describe the activity our
agency experienced this year. Although change is often difficult, I feel it brings great
opportunity for reflection, new dedication, and exciting growth. Staff is committed to
continuing the important work of supporting our seniors and families in the best way we
know, with “kimochi.”
On a personal note, I celebrated my 65th birthday earlier this year. For me, this was a change
I welcomed. With good health and the ongoing love and support of my family, I have
renewed energy and commitment to continue the important work I started with many of you.
Our philosophy and mission is as relevant today as it was when we began services, and our
goal to expand outside of San Francisco continues. We have purchased a site in San Mateo.
Exciting times are ahead!
2012年は私達気持会とその活動にとって大きな変化と転換期でありました。変化は常に
困難を伴うものですが、同時に過去を振返り、新しいチャレンジと成長の大きな機会でもあ
ります。スタッフ一同、シニアとその家族の方々に対して「気持」を持って今後とも引き続きサ
ポートを続けていく次第です。
個人的なことになりますが、私は今年の初めに65歳の誕生日を迎えました。これは私にとっ
て、大きな変化の時期でもあります。自身の健康と家族からのサポートに支えられ、常にエネ
ルギー持ってこの気持会の仕事を皆様と共に続けていくことができるのを、大変喜びに思い
ます。当会の哲学的精神と使命は会が誕生した41年前と変わることはありません。又当会
のサービスをサンフランシスコの外へ拡張していくという以前からの夢が現実のものとなっ
てきており、すでにこの10月にサンマテオの新しい拠点とすべく、気持会は建物を購入いた
しました。活気に満ちた未来のために共に頑張っていきましょう。
A Message from the Executive Director
気持会事務局長から皆様へ
Steve Nakajo MSW, Executive Director
Paul Chin, Chairperson
Hiroshi Shimizu, Vice Chairperson
Mary Ishisaki, Secretary
Jane Yura, Treasurer
Kimochi, Inc. 2012 Board of Directors
Rod Henmi
Shoji Horikoshi
Roy H. Ikeda
Lowell Kimura
Ellen Kiyomizu
Eric Kobuchi
Gary S. Mizono, M.D.
Mark Moriguchi
Benh Nakajo
Peter Namkung
John Noguchi
Kyle Oura
Michi Yukawa, M.D.
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A 37 year veteran of Kimochi, Inc., he has been key in the development of the agency’s continuum of care and successfully completed the San Francisco 1715 Buchanan building project in 1999.
Currently, the plan is to house 11-14 seniors for ambulatory and non-ambulatory care (wheelchair accessible). Additionally, space is being planned for seminars, social services and centralized outreach. Cultivation of some private, outdoor garden space is also in the works so seniors and families can enjoy the warm weather and socialize outdoors.
While this particular space will not have room for a congregate meal program like San Francisco, we are looking to upgrade the kitchen facilities to provide home-delivered meals as a next step
of services. Roll-out plans also include transportation and day care for seniors.
Ground-breaking is planned for January 2013 and we will kick off a capital campaign to raise the needed funds to complete renovations and open our doors. We are extremely excited about continuing the ‘Kimochi’ Japanese tradition of care for seniors and their families and will keep you posted on our progress.
How would you respond to this if you were me? Especially for those who live alone, speak little English, and have no family or relatives in the area. They have to deal with the fear every day that something traumatic may happen and they will be alone. Who will help them? Also with the advancement of technology, society has gotten more senior unfriendly. They need computers to get information and when you call any government office or business you have to follow a series of recorded directions to talk to a real person. For older people, this is difficult and frustrating; TOSHI WA TORITAKUNAI…I always tell them, yes it’s not easy to get old but how fortunate they are that services are available and the community is here for them. I assure them that Kimochi social workers are here to help support their independence for as long as possible.
Also we receive many inquiries from Japanese American families seeking help with caregiving for their aging parents. The challenge of assisting them in dealing with family conflict, identifying the best care plans that can support the dignity and independence of their parents, and help them understand the changes that aging brings is an important part of our work. We offer monthly caregiver support groups, a homecare registry
program to help families hire caregivers, and counseling services.
I tell seniors and families, yes, it is not easy to get old but SHIKATAGANAI, it can’t be helped. It happens to everyone and we just have to try our best to make things better. Kimochi is here to help. Let’s work through this together!
It’s Not Easy to Get Old
Breaking New Ground – Kimochi San Mateo
For more information about Kimochi San Mateo, please contact Steve Ishii at [email protected] or Anna Sawamura Higaki at [email protected].
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“You know Mr. Sango (this is my first name by the way), it’s not easy to get old, TOSHI WA TORITAKUNAI.
I am told this by my clients at least 3-4 times a day.
If you or a loved one needs assistance and information regarding senior care, please contact Sango Harumi, Kimochi Social Services Coordinator at (415) 931-2275 or [email protected].
Sango Harumi, Kimochi Social Services Coordinator pictured with (from left to right) YoonSun Choi, Michiko Ueda, Akemi Yoshimoto, and Fumiko DiDomizio
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If you would like more information about Kimochi Home or how you can help during the holidays please contact Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home Coordinator, at (415) 922-9972 or [email protected].
Bringing Holiday Traditions to Kimochi Home
The holiday season is a special time of the year at Kimochi Home. It’s a time of gatherings and traditions; a time of reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a new year.
In 2013, we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Kimochi Home. Over the past 29 years, many people have passed through our doors - seniors needing services, families searching for support and information, and staff and volunteers who have a strong desire to give back to the community. All of these people are a part of our rich history and more importantly, a part of our community family.
Like every family, we have holiday traditions that we look forward to year after year. These traditions comfort us and celebrate our heritage and history.
Throughout the year, intergenerational visits with young people are eagerly anticipated by all at Kimochi Home and during the holidays these visits are extra special. It begins each year with the arrival of our Christmas tree from Troop 58. Together the scouts and seniors make ornaments and decorate the tree at Oyama Hall, the multipurpose room where most of the festivities take place.
We spend precious time making holiday crafts and taking photos with the scouts from Troop 29. The Kimochi Home seniors keep these photos as a remembrance and proudly display them in their rooms.
The festivities continue with a visit from the members of Satsuki-Kai, an afternoon of Christmas carols with the always energetic AARS residents and a collaboration of English and Japanese songs with the adorable children of Nihonmachi Little Friends.
The Kimochi Home Annual Christmas concert, organized by a devoted Kimochi supporter, features many talented musicians and special guests who entertain and heighten the Holiday spirit in all.
And of course, the season would not be complete without Santa who visits with everyone as he passes out gifts and spreads holiday cheer as only he can.
These are only a few of our holiday traditions and just a sampling of the many community family members that give of themselves to support us year after year.
All the community and family participation in these traditions expresses strong ties and love for our seniors and that these gatherings will continue for years to come. Spending time with
family and friends is a gift that is cherished and remembered forever.
Happy Holidays!
Kimochi From the Heart
“Granite, water, deer
Whispering dogwood & shouting rainbow
Yosemite and Kimochi”
By: Michi Tashiro, Kimochi Nutrition Project Council member, Nutrition volunteer and Club Nikkei member
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The continuing support of our program volunteers is vital to Kimochi’s efforts to provide care for our seniors. We are grateful for their dedication.
We would also like to thank all of our many Fundraising Volunteers who have continuously volunteered their time in
making our numerous events successful throughout the year. Your dedication and tireless efforts are very much appreciated by the Board of Directors, staff and seniors as it ensures the continuation of Kimochi’s many programs and services.
Kimochi Loves Our Volunteers!
For information on how you can become a Kimochi volunteer, please contact Sakura Suzuki at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
Antonio Aguilar
Johanna Albar
Erina Alejo
Mieko Arai
Shizuko Arai
Yayot Baker
Majessa Barksdale
Annie Baumgartaer
Nina Bazan
Dave Bernardo
Mitzi Brain
Mike Brennan
Meagan Brown
Lauren Burkhart
Fumiko Butler
Hazel Butterfield
Kim Carlson
Jeff Carpenter
Tracey Chan
Tracy Chan
Brian Chang
Chuan-Wen Chen
Edwin Chen
Valerie Chen
Jon Cho
Monica Cho
Helen Chun
Arthur Chyan
Susan Connell
Andrea Conway
Claire Covacha
Lionell Daggs
Jack Dairiki
Keiko Dam
Paul Der Ver
Hideko Devine
Elizabeth Driskill
Yoshiko Fujimoto
Setsuko Fukuhara
Kazuko Fukumoto
Rachel Fung
Eiko Furuya
Kiki Goforth
Julian Golder
Atsuko Gramlick
Terri Guh
Darius Halliday
Amy Hanamoto
Jane Hara
Heather Harada
Margaret Harada
Ryan Harada
Ayako Harashima
Kaori Hasegawa
Pat Hattori
Chuck Hong
Shigeko Ichikawa
Alice Iijima
Shizuko Ikeda
Art Ikuma
Kay Ikuma
Bobby Inada
Katsura Ishikawa
Tomoko Ishikawa
Sachie Iso
Yuri Ito
Saniya Izbeir
Armeka Jackson
Diana Jang
Emma Jordan
Atsuko Jurenes
Yoko Kamimura
Rie Kan
Akie Karahashi
Leyland Kato
Teruko Kauhi
Tom Kawakami
Yuriko Keenan
Ai Kikuchi
Shina Kim
Mitsuko Knight
Edward Kobayashi
Kenny Kong
Ophelia Kong
Brandon Kwong
Alfred Lee
Jennifer Lee
Mabel Lee-Villa
Jasmin Lei
Alisha Leong
Yvonne Leong
Wendy Leung
Liana Lew
Sebastian Lewis
Karina Li
Kingston Li
Yi-Chang Li
Raymond Liu
Yuting Liu
Yoshiko Lohuis
Miyuki McDevitt
Yoshiko Magdamo
Isiah Margate
Pat Marjavi
Jessica Martinez
Leonardo Martinez
Jim Masamori
Michiko Masuda
Sachiko Matsumoto
Kiyo Matsunuma
Christelle Medino
Ellise Medino
Janice Mitsuda
Tosh Mitsuda
Dominique Mohler
Gwen Mohler
Mami Mori
Alice Moriguchi
Tom Morimoto
Gail & Pierre Morin
Shizue Mortensen
Tsutaye Murakami
Haruko Murata-Inouye
Sumiko Nagai
Yasuko Naiki
Miki Naito
Winslow Nakagawa
Yaeko Naritomo
Anh Nguyen
Huong Nguyen
Masayuki Nihei
Marline Nishimura
Naoko Nobuoka
Michael O’Connell
Haru Oda
June Ohara
Ayaka Ohsedo
George Ohwa
Lois Ohwa
Nao Okumura
Kay Onishi
Ken Onishi
Marie Onitsuka
Ryo Ono
Misao Otsuki
Kimiko Paul
Lynne Penner
Yuko Penner
Katherine Perry
Sarah Reale
Davida Safer
Etsuko II Sakimura
S. Sasajima
Kim Sasaki
Misaki Sasaki
Shun Sato
Kim Shina
Setsuko Sho
Ayano Sonoda
Peter Stevens
Kawana Stewart
Frank Strom
Misako Sumida
Toshiko Takahashi
Susan Takamoto
Fumiko Takashi
Wilmer Tam
Shigeko Tanaka
Vi Tanaka
Michi Tashiro
Noriko Terada
Michael Teraoka
Sr. Theresa Teshima
Tokiko Tom
Austen Tong
Ben Treseler
Steven Truong
Taeah Truong
Carrie Tsai
David Tsai
Kristina Tseng
Hideko Tsuchiya
Kishiko Tsujisaka
John Tsukamoto
Etsuko Tsukano
Michiko Ueda
Mitsuko Umemoto
Diana Victi
Jane Watanabe
Gemma Wong
Gil Wong
Kai Wong
Kenny Wong
Kyle Wong
Mary Wong
Leslie Woosley
Judi Yabumoto
Suzanne Yamada
Masu Yamaguchi
Jaime Yamamura
Pat Yamamura
Roy Yamato
Natalie Yao
Natalie Yescas
Ritsuko Yip
Joy Yokoyama
Glory Yoshizaki
Carrie Zhang
Listed are Kimochi program volunteers from January – September 2012.
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PLANNED GIVING(Endowments, Wills, Trusts, Stocks, Property)
Through the Planned Giving program, you may be able to increase income, reduce taxes including estate taxes, and provide for the future of your heirs.
VEHICLE (accepting operational and non-operational vehicles)
Donate your used car, truck, recreational vehicle, boat, jet ski or motorcycle. Kimochi will assist in all transaction paperwork (non-liability and title) and will make arrangements to pick-up your vehicle at your convenience.
IN-KINDDonate fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, paper products, gift items, and healthcare equipment and supplies to one or more of Kimochi’s programs. Need for items vary, so please inquire.
EMPLOYER GIFT PROGRAMSDesignate your annual workplace campaign gift to Kimochi, Inc. or participate in your workplace’s gift match program.
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREAUnited Way’s Donor Choice Program earmarks your United Way gift to an agency of your choice. Designate your gift to Kimochi, Inc. on the United Way Campaign donation form.
CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES We offer businesses tremendous public relations opportunities and high visibility at our special events.
• Become our corporate partner through financial support of a fund-raising event
• Underwrite one of our many special events
• Support employee gifts with matching corporate contributions
• Contribute in-kind gifts
• Provide speaking opportunities at company meetings
E-WASTE RECYCLINGGet rid of your old electronic waste (TVs, computers, appliances, fax machines, and more) and support Kimochi at the same time! eWaste4good offers free pickup of your working and non-working electronic items. This is an environmentally safe, easy and convenient way to recycle old electronics. Visit www.eWaste4good.com to see a list of acceptable items and to schedule a pickup. Make sure you designate Kimochi, Inc. as your organization of choice to receive funds.
For additional information about giving to Kimochi, please contact Executive Director Steve Nakajo at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected] or Associate Director Steve Ishii at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
The Many Ways of Giving to Kimochi, Inc.
Help ensure Kimochi’s ability to sustain the Japanese tradition of care and that support for seniors will be available for future generations. Your support will help to make sure Kimochi’s programs and services will be available and accessible to all seniors. Kimochi, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization. Contributions to Kimochi, Inc. are tax deductible (Tax I.D. # 23-7117402). There are many ways you can give to Kimochi, Inc.
Riyo’s relationship with KimochiIn 1991, thinking I could still be useful after my retirement, I came to Kimochi trying to be a volunteer. Little did I know that 13 ½ years later Kimochi would become such an important part of my life. Since that fateful day in May, I’ve joined the Kimochi staff, became a member of their Club Nikkei program, and volunteered at many fundraising events. I’ve made many good friends and re-connected with my community within Japantown. I am proud to be counted as part of the Kimochi family!
リヨと気持会との関係1991年に退職した時、私はまだ何か人の役に立つことが出来ると思い、気持会でボランティアを始めました。 気がつけば13年半が過ぎ、気持会は私の人生の大切な一部になりました。この運命的な(ボランティアを始めた) 5月の或る日以来、今や気持会のスタッフに加わり、クラブ日系のメンバーともなり、数多くのファンドレイジングイべントでもボランティアをしています。沢山の良い友達が出来、また日本町の地域と再び繋がることが出来ました。私は気持会ファミリーであることを誇りに思っています。
Riyo Kunisawa • くにさわリヨ
Kimochi From the Heart
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Kimochi Budget for 2012 - 2013
Contracts 39%
Interest Income 1%Grants/Foundations 2%
General Donations 15%
Fundraising Events/Contributions 9%
Program Donations 6%
Fees for Service 28% TOTAL: $2,490,374
Sources of Funds
TOTAL: $2,490,374
Expenses
Nutrition 32%
Transportation 8%Adult Social Day Care 3%
Social Services 21%
Administration 18%
Kimochi Home 18%
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Donations in Memory OfKimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions between
November 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. Names in bold identify those who have been honored in memory of with a donation gift to Kimochi.
Roy Abbey
Ayako & Peter Yee
Roberto Fogo
Hamano and Associates
Elinor Friend
Warren & June Eijima
Mary Hamada
Mitzi Fukami
Sandy Ishii
Stella Kiyota
Mary Kyono
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Haruko Nakamoto
Dr. Ellen Sawamura
Jane Hamada & Rev. Jay Shinseki
Yone Shintaku
Lorraine Suzuki
Danny & Karen Yamamoto
Yukiko Hamai
Helen M. Matoi
Kats Handa
Pat Ishizaki
Mary Matsuno
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Lorri Shiu
Mas Hara
Gary Watanabe
Jack Hirose
Don & Tina Hirose
Uta Hirota
Katy Takahashi
Sue Tsugiko Holdaway
Yuki Shibata Ashizawa
June Ohara
Marshall M. & Misako Sumida
Himeo Tsumori
Michiko Horio
Benkyodo Co.
David Bernardo
Robert & Eva Bloch
Bill Fukumitsu
Anita Gottschalk
Toshiye Hattori
William & May Hirose
Emy N. Hynes
Mary Ishisaki
Mary Kawano
Stella Kato & Shina Kim
Ann Koda
Riyo Kunisawa
Mary Kyono
Yoshiko Lohuis
Baldwin Louie
Derrick & Louise Tsumori Lue
Chiyo Matsui
Janice Mitsuda
Shigeo Mitsuda
Toshio Mitsuda
Tsutaye Murakami
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Bobby & Evelyn Nakata
Audrey O’Connor
Susan Ogawa
J. June Ohara
Grace Knight & Thomas Pallante
Carolyn Patrick
Joe & Takaye Sako
Hiroshi Shimizu
Marshall M. & Misako Sumida
Hideko Tsuchiya
John & Chibi Yasumoto
Ayako & Peter Yee
Iku Iha
Len & Nan Hirahara
Rodney & Terry Leong
Claudia Quan
Ben Ishisaki
Pao Pao Curran
Ryan A. & Margaret Y. Harada
Nikki Hikari
Mary Ishisaki
Emily M. Murase
Mary Negi
Charlie Toyooka
Tokiko Ushijima
Chizuko Kakiuchi
Elaine Beatson
Ryan A. & Margaret Y. Harada
Pat Yamamura
James Kawanishi
Kazuko Kawanishi
William Kika
Midori Iwata
Donald T. Nakahata
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Gosei Kimura
Mary Matsuno
Michael Kinoshita
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Helen E. Kishimoto
Robert Irwin
Lawrence Kumamoto
Emyko Sakakura
Vera Leung
Ayako & Peter Yee
Lai Fung Lin
Jonathan Leong
Fred Y. Matsumoto
Donald & Kay Ito
Minoru Matsumoto
Michiko Matsumoto
Jim Matsuno
Mary Matsuno
Carolyn Mitsuda
Toshio Mitsuda
Takino Mizutani
Grace Mizutani
Chiyoko Nagase
Gene T. Nagase
Paul Naito
Kuni Naito
Sam Naito
Gustav Williges
Shiro & Agnes Nakahata
Beatrice S. Nakahata
Mitsue Nishimura
Hiro Nishimura
Takara Noda
Tom & Marilyn Swartz
Moriaki Noguchi
Nellie Noguchi
Wallace Nunotani
Lawrence & Karen Nunotani Kern
May Ochi
Somao Ochi
Sue Okamura
Benkyodo Co.
David Bernardo
Hamano and Associates
Kenneth, Lynn, James & Derrick Higa
Pat Ishizaki
Midori Iwata
Riyo Kunisawa
Mary Kyono
Mary Matsuno
Ken Moriguchi
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Misao Otsuki
Cathy Schaefer
Yone Shintaku
George & Amy Teragawa
Pauline Tomita
John & Chibi Yasumoto
Akemi Yoshimoto
Tets Okano
Shigeru Nakabe
Gloria Oki
Rich Lewetzow
Marie Onitsuka
George & Midori Goto
Denice Nakamura
Mitsugi Otai
Shigeo Mitsuda
Shizu Oyama
Susan Oyama
Helen Palmer
Kiku Funabiki
Kaye C. Patterson
Elsie Uyeda Chung
Florence Dobashi
Harumi Peterkin
Naomi Peterkin
Tomiko Sasaki
Aperian Global
Pamela Leri
Mary Sawasaki
Linda Omori
Ronald K. Omori
Joanne Sato
Benkyodo Co.
Janice Mitsuda
Shigeo Mitsuda
James & Jean Tominaga
Ruth Shimada
Lorri Shiu
Silas Simms
James Queen
Annie Spivack
Hiro & Betty Ogawa
Susie Sugimoto
Larry Sugimoto
Nobukazu Takahashi
Julie Takahashi
Agnes Takeuchi
Hamano and Associates
Mary Matsuno
Ryuji Tsuchitani
Chiyeko Tsuchitani
Toshiko Tsujimoto
Shoji Horikoshi
Duane Mayeda
Olga Wolf
Pat Yamamura
Edward Yamagishi
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Teruko Yamagishi
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Caroline Yamamoto
Mayme Chinn
Mitsu Yashima
Janice Mirikitani
Namiko Yokoyama
Janet Kunihara
Karl Yoneda
Dick J. Kobashigawa
Natsuko Yoshioka
Mary Ishisaki
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Masato Yoshioka
Grace Yoshizaki
Glory N. Yoshizaki
Hiroko Yura
Lessly Field
Laverne Samii
Dave Slack
Skip Walden
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Thank You to Our Donors!Kimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions between
November 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012.
Hatsuro Aizawa Pat Ishizaki
Eva Chang Samuel Chang
Helen Sui Ferroggiaro Bruce Bernhard
Sango & Mariko Harumi Hiroaki Nishimura Patricia Kay Wada
Richard Hirayama Harry T. & Anna Nomura
Diana Jang Paul Larson
Kimochi, Inc. Regan Young
Sandy Mori Dr. Emily M. Murase
Suyuko Morimoto Eveyree Sharon Kain
Hiroko Ono Pat Orr
Seiji Shaw Julie Higashi
Mamie Suyeyasu Walter & Karen Taoka Yukio & Kathleen Yoshikawa
Elena Tinloy Melissa Ong
Tomomi Tsuchitani Chiyeko Tsuchitani
Donations in Honor OfKimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions between
November 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. Names in bold identify those who have been honored with a donation gift to Kimochi.
Hisashi Abe
Jean & Kaz Abey
Agilent Technologies
Cecilia Ajemian
Keiko Akashi
All American Trophy Supply
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
Marci Ando
Yoshihiro Aoyama
Aquarium of the Bay
Tom & Akiko Arikawa
Hiroko Arima
Harold Arimoto
Seiso & Hideko Arita
Asakichi
Paul T. Asazawa
Gosia Asher
Asia Plumbing, Inc.
Asobi Arts
At Printing
AT&T
AT&T Employee Giving
Lee Bagnell
Rod & Katherine Baishiki
Bank of America
Harold Beach
Bart Beeman & Lisa Eng-Beeman
Toshiko Beeman
Benkyodo Co.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Nathan Berube
Mike & Tom Biel
BlackRock
Mariko Borofsky
Kristina M. Boyd
Brian Brennan
Dina Brooks
Cache Creek Casino Resort
Calbee San Francisco
California Pacific Medical Center
Dave Carelli
Diane C. Carr
Sachiko Casanova
Terrence L. Chan
Tracey Chan
William & Gayle Chan
Gary Chang
Michael Chang & Lorraine Chan
Paula Chang
Kelly Chau
Marcus Chaw
Aileen Chen
Fen-Fen Chen
Nicole Cheng
Daniel Cheung
Irving T. Chew
Brian Daniel Chi
Gene & Vicki Chin
Kevin D. Chin
Paul & Cynthia Chin
Namgyal Choedon
Chong Choi
Val Chow
Randall P. Choy
Catherine Chu
Angela Chu-Matsuno
Gwen Chung
Rose Chung
Susan Colson
Comcast California
Community Health Charities
Natalia Covacha
Irene Crivello
Patty Cunningham
Marianne Custers
Joseph Daneshgar
Ramona Davies
Edmund G. & Jane Q. Dea
Ronald Dere
Florence Dobashi
Robert Dobrow
Russell Doi
Steven G. Doi
Clarence G. Donahoe
Kiyoko K. Dorsey
Grace Dote
Charles Drucker
Miriam Drucker
Richard Eijima
Chiyoko Endo
Masaru & Chiyo Endo
Masae Essigmann
Andrea Evans
Patrick & Darla Flanagan
Fannie Mae Foundation
Far Niente
John Fong, D.D.S.
Sharon Yamagishi Fong
Kathryn Ford
Frank & Harold’s Used Cars
Cynthia Frazer
Fuji Shiatsu
George & Linda Fujimoto
Hanako Fujimoto
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This year the Kimochi Spirit Awards celebration honored a unique set of individuals and organizations for their special service to the Japanese American community, seniors, and Kimochi kai. The event was held in May at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas in San Francisco.
Norman Mineta, former Congressman, mayor of San Jose, secretary of transportation and cabinet member under the Clinton and Bush administrations, was the recipient of the Nihonmachi Spirit Award. This is a new award instituted by Kimochi to recognize individuals who have made outstanding service and commitment to the Japanese American community
Also, honored was U.S. Congressman Mike Honda who represents the 15th Congressional District of California. Congressman Honda, a longtime resident of San Jose, CA, is a former teacher who has worked tirelessly to support education and immigration issues as well as senior services for California.
A special honoree for Kimochi is a familiar face to Kimochi seniors, volunteers, and staff. Anna Sawamura Higaki was honored for her service as program director for over 20 years. Anna is responsible for the management of Kimochi’s information, referral, and outreach services including the nutrition program, family caregiver services, adult social day care, 24-hour residential and respite care, just to name a few.
She is also leading Kimochi’s services into San Mateo County. Her inspiration, she simply stated, is the “love and honor of Obachan and Ojichan.”
Longtime community activist and Kimochi supporter, Bo Yoshimura, was honored posthumously. Bo was a native San Franciscan who’s volunteerism spanned his lifetime. His service includes Kimochi, United Japanese Community Services, API
Legal Outreach, Japanese Community Youth Council, Japanese American American Citizens League, Nikkei and Retirement, and Asian American Recovery Services.
Kimochi honored California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) for its commitment to medical care for the residents and particularly the seniors of San Francisco, the Western Addition and Japantown communities.
Program entertainment featured ukulele and song by Ka’ala Dee Carmack, musical performances by the Nihonmachi Little Friends Singers and the Kimochi Singers. Serving as MCs were longtime Kimochi supporters Amy Hill (actor and performer) and Judi Nihei (director, performer, and former project coordinator of the Japantown Planning, Preservation, and Development Task Force).
Kimochi wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations, companies, and corporations who contributed support to the 2012 Spirit Awards.
2012 Kimochi Spirit Awards
Photos: 1. Dr. Warren Browner representing California Pacific Medical Center with Kimochi Board President, Paul Chin; 2. Awardee Congressman Mike Honda with presenter Randy Okamura, and co-MCs Amy Hill and Judi Nihei; 3. Mrs. Naoko Ito representing Bo Yoshimura and presenter Jeff Mori; 4. Ka’ala Dee Carmack; 5. The Kimochi Singers; 6. Awardee Anna Sawamura Higaki with presenter Steve Ishii; 7. The Kimochi Singers and NLF Singers; 8. Hiroshi Shimizu, Spirit Awards chairman and Kimochi Board, Vice Chair
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It is always Kimochi’s goal to promote community spirit, friendship, good times, and good health. The annual Kimochi Old Timers Fun Basketball Tournament is one of the many Kimochi events that embody this concept. This year the tourney celebrated its 19th year! Chairpersons Moses Yasukochi and Richard Eijima once again served as organizers and player/coaches. Eight teams representing 91 players participated this year in 58 years and older and 50 years and older categories. Teams from San Francisco, the East Bay, Sacramento, and Seattle all took to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center court
this past July. In fact, the Seattle team (58 years and older) has supported Kimochi and the tournament for the past 15 years. “It’s a good time and purely for fun,” said chairman Moses Yasukochi, “ and the funds raised go to a good cause, Kimochi services for seniors, and let’s face it all of us playing basketball now are just about there!” For the 20th Annual Kimochi Old Timers Fun Basketball Tournament organizers hope to expand the number of teams, and they encourage players from around the Bay Area and California to participate. For more information contact Kimochi at (415) 931-2294.
The 19th Annual Kimochi Old Timers Fun Basketball Tournament
This past October, Sansei Live! celebrated its 29th year as a premier Kimochi kai fundraising event. This year Sansei Live! featured the familiar with the new. Sansei Live! 2012 revived a previous Sansei Live! theme, “Is-Sho-Ni (Coming Together).” This concept is meant to reflect Kimochi’s efforts to connect all generations of the Japanese American community and all people who support Kimochi’s programs and services to the common goal of providing culturally sensitive care for seniors.
For the first time the event was held at The Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Robert Handa and Jana Katsuyama from KTVU Fox 2 News hosted the evening’s festivities. Four hundred guests enjoyed dancing to the music of the Reminisce Band and Big City Revue. Also, the 2012 Cherry Blossom Queen Court put on a special musical performance with Michael Sasaki and Benny
Luis. Additionally, origami artist Linda Mihara was on hand to teach attendees how make a variety of works of paper folding art including special Halloween pumpkins.
The 2012 & 2011 Cherry Blossom Queen Courts did double duty this year by helping once again to promote the raffle drawing that included roundtrip tickets from Southwest Airlines, and the grand prize, roundtrip tickets to Tokyo from Japan Airlines.
Kimochi wishes to thank the many supporters who contributed to Sansei Live! this year as corporate sponsors, benefactors, patrons, advertisers, and raffle prize donors. And the organization especially thanks the many supporters and party-goers who “came together” to celebrate Sansei Live! “Is-Sho-Ni.”
Sansei Live! Is-Sho-Ni (“Coming Together”)
Photos left to right: Co-MCs Robert Handa & Jana Katsuyama; 2011 & 2012 Queen Court members with Benh Nakajo, Linda Ishii, Mary Ishisaki & Kyle Oura; Big City Revue; Sansei Live dancers
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On Saturday, September 15th, Kimochi held its 2nd Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show at the College of San Mateo. It was a day of perfect weather, fun oldies music, delicious food, fantastic raffle prizes, and, of course, great cars!
With polished chrome and beautiful paint jobs, over 70 classic, hotrod, street and muscle cars were shown representing American cars in all shapes and sizes from the ‘20’s to early ‘70’s. The public voted for their favorite cars in the following categories: Best “Cruisin” Car, Best “Dating” Car, Best “Eye Catcher” Car, My “Dream Car” and the perpetual “People’s Choice”.
A “Thank You” to all who came out and a very special “Thank You” to the car owners for their support in this outreach event promoting our services in San Mateo!
A slideshow of the day is available for viewing on Kimochi’s website at www.kimochi-inc.org. If you would like to show a car at next year’s 3rd Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show, be a sponsor, or donate a raffle prize, contact Steve Ishii at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
Kimochi, Inc. 2nd Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show
The award winners were…..
Best “Cruisin” Car: George Acri, ’57 Oldsmobile Rocket 88
Best “Dating” Car: Don DeMarco, ’55 Chevrolet Del Ray
Best “Eye Catcher” Car: Jimmy Nguyen, ’67 Mustang Shelby 500
My “Dream Car”: Curtis Tung, ’65 Ford Cobra SC/427
The perpetual “People’s Choice”: Jason Quan, ’55 Chevrolet 210
31st Annual Kimochi Golf TournamentMartin Fleisher was the big winner over a field of 144 enthusiastic golfers at this year’s 31st Annual Kimochi Golf tournament held on September 14, 2012 at the Richmond Country Club. Under beautiful sunny weather, Fleisher shot a net 63 to win Field Low Net honors and the prestigious Tosh Hara-Sam Sato Memorial Perpetual Trophy.
Our tournament chairs, Lowell and Donna Kimura, and Jerry Kika did a fabulous job leading a dedicated golf tournament
committee and volunteer corps including the 2012 Cherry Blossom Queen Court in holding another successful event for us. All proceeds will go towards supporting our programs and services for seniors and families throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
We would also like to thank our hole sponsors and the numerous individuals and companies who donated to support our tournament raffle. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Field Low Net ChampionMartin Fleisher 87-24-63
Field Low Gross: Mike Berry 74
Super Seniors ChampionGeorge Omi 97-26-71
2012 Golf Tournament Results
Championship Flight1st Steve Berry 81-15-662nd Ray Ortiz 82-16-663rd Ken Mizono 78-10-684th Katsuyoshi Matsuda 80-12-685th Newell Noda 81-12-69 Gary Mizuiri 85-16-69
First Flight1st Alan Wilburn 97-29-682nd Todd Eshima 91-22-693rd Larry Watanabe 90-20-704th Ivan Lee 89-18-715th George Omi 97-26-71 Jim Handa 101-30-71
Ladies Flight1st Valerie Inouye 96-20-762nd Joann Wong 109-33-763rd Lorri Arishita 117-40-77 Arly Nagase 117-40-77
Calloway FlightJimmy Tran 75
Photos left to right: People’s Choice Winner, Jason Quan’s 55 Chevy 210; Classic and Hot Rods lining up and ready to show; Kimochi Executive Director, Steve Nakajo with People’s Choice Winner, Jason Quan; Volunteers Lauren Ishii & Vivian Chang help in preparing delicious food
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Kimochi, Inc.1715 Buchanan, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Administration: (415) 931-2294 • Social Services: (415) 931-2275 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
Since 1971, Kimochi, Inc. has developed and promoted an intergenerational philosophy of care for seniors and families. The word “kimochi” means “feelings” in Japanese. For our organization it refers to our feelings for our older generations. A few Sansei (third generation Japanese Americans) realized that because of language and cultural barriers, many elderly Issei (first generation Japanese Americans) were unable to take advantage of mainstream social services. The organization formed when these Sansei volunteers began looking for ways to assist the older generation. Today, Kimochi, Inc. provides care and support to more than 3,000 seniors and their families throughout San Francisco.
Social Services ProgramKimochi’s Social Services program provides Japanese and Korean language translation, information and referral, naturalization assistance, counseling, assistance with insurance and government benefits, seminars and workshops on aging. Case management services help clients and families identify additional resources to keep seniors at home and independent for as long as possible. The program also provides English and Japanese Family Caregiver Support Services. This service targets spouses, siblings, and children who are actively involved in caring for a senior and provides them with counseling services, family caregiver support groups, assistance with hiring caregivers to help the family, and 24 hour respite care placements. Kimochi collaborates with the San Francisco Transitional Care Network. The program targets isolated seniors discharged from acute care hospitals who benefit from more community based care and support as they transition home.
The program annually assists 600 seniors and families providing 5,000 hours of services.
Club NikkeiClub Nikkei is a membership based program for targeted seniors in our community. It is designed to outreach and attract healthy, independent seniors who are interested in joining a group for exciting overnight trips, dinners, and activities. Staff plans quarterly calendars and all transportation for excursions is provided by our transportation program.
Home Safety ServiceKimochi offers a home safety program for senior homeowners and renters in San Francisco. Staff conducts home safety assessments and helps seniors identify potential and existing safety issues that could compromise their ability to live safely and comfortably at home. Staff can assist and provide smoke detectors, stair strips, and other items free of charge. We have also compiled a referral list of contractors, electricians, and plumbers who can help seniors in maintaining and repairing their homes.
Kimochi, Inc. Service DirectoryContinuing Generations of Caring
Please visit our website at www.kimochi-inc.org for more information about our various programs and services. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact Kimochi at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
AdministrationThe Administrative building is owned and operated by the agency and houses the administrative staff. We have approximately 200 volunteers assisting us each year in our programs.
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Kimochi Lounge1581 Webster Street #202, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 563-5626 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The Kimochi Lounge, located within Japan Center, is the agency’s original site. Seniors come to “the lounge” to catch up on community news and socialize. The site also houses a book and video library where seniors can check out materials for free. In 2007, a new senior information and resource section was added to have important health, safety, nutrition, and caregiving resources available for seniors and families. In July 2009, we opened the lounge for seniors and families on Saturdays.
This site is annually visited by 5,000 seniors, families, and visitors from throughout California and other countries.
Kimochi Senior Center1840 Sutter Street, #101, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 931-2287 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
(Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California–JCCCNC)
NutritionA nutritious well-balanced Japanese style hot lunch is provided 5 days a week. Any senior 60 years of age or older is welcome. A five week menu is produced by staff, and our nutritionist ensures each meal is healthy, nutritionally well-balanced and adequately proportioned for seniors. An average of 300 meals is served daily.
The program annually serves 1,200 seniors 75,000 lunches.
Home Delivery ProgramIndividuals who are physically unable to travel to the nutrition site due to a disability, illness, or recent hospital discharge, can receive hot meals at their homes. Approximately 120 lunches are delivered to homebound seniors living in Japantown, the Western Addition, Sunset, and Richmond districts of San Francisco.
The program annually serves 130 homebound and frail seniors 29,000 lunches.
Senior CenterIn addition to enjoying lunch at the nutrition program, seniors are encouraged to participate in activities at the center. Staff and volunteers plan and offer a variety of activities on a monthly basis. We have morning exercise classes, a ceramics class, group singing classes, odori, bingo, arts and crafts, day trips, and overnight trips.
The program annually serves 300 seniors and offers 700 hours of exciting activities.
TransportationThe transportation program offers seniors the opportunity to use safe and reliable door-to-door van services which help them maintain a connection with their community and friends. Group rides are provided to and from seniors’ homes to the nutrition site, Kimochi Home, and Japantown. Cemetery trips, senior center trips, grocery trips, and medical trips are also provided.
The program annually assists 150 seniors receive 10,000 rides.
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Kimochi Home - Home of Healthy Attitudes1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 • Tel: (415) 922-9972 • Fax: (415) 922-6821
Adult Social Day Care Program (License # 380504138)This is a program licensed by the State of California to provide seniors with a schedule of social and recreational activities. Staff trained in programming and providing services to seniors requiring social, emotional and physical support develop a monthly activity calendar which includes daily exercise, lunch, singing, bingo, video viewing, trips, and special cultural and intergenerational activities.
The program annually assists 40 seniors receive 21,000 hours of services and activities.
Residential/Respite Care (License # 380504099)The residential program is licensed by the State of California to provide 24 hour care to ambulatory seniors. It has the capacity to house up to 20 seniors in either single or shared rooms. They receive supervised, non-medical care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and taking medications.
Respite care is 24 hour care for seniors in need of short term placements. Temporary stays are available for seniors needing a place after a hospital discharge, when family is out of town or in need of respite, and for seniors interested in potential long term placement as a resident.
Kimochi From the Heart
Please visit our website at www.kimochi-inc.org for more information about our various programs and services. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact Kimochi at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
Mutsuyo & Grace Horikiri堀切むつよ&グレイス
“Kimochi Home Meal Delivery provides my parents with delicious,
well-balanced meals that they are familiar with. Since my father
has taken on the role of the main caregiver to my mom he really
appreciates the prepared meals that have helped him throughout
the week. My brothers and I are grateful to Kimochi. Plus my father
enjoys seeing David Sugaya (Home Meal Delivery person).”
気持会は毎日栄養バランスのある美味しい昼食を私の両親の家に配達
をしてくれています。父は毎日母の介護にとても忙しくしているので、この
ランチ宅配サービスがあるおかげで、とても助かっています。私の兄弟た
ちも、このサービスにとても感謝しています。又父は毎日配達してくれてい
るデーブ菅谷さんの顔を見るのもいつも楽しみにしています。
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KIMOCHI ADMINISTRATION1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 tel (415) 931-2294 fax (415) 931-2299
Steve Nakajo, Executive DirectorSteve Ishii, Associate DirectorAnna Sawamura Higaki, Program DirectorEmily Kuniyoshi, Assistant to Program DirectorRod Valdepenas, ControllerDorothy Gin, BookkeeperSakura Suzuki, Administrative ManagerWesley Nihei, Fundraising CoordinatorHiroka Akiyama, ReceptionistRiyo Kunisawa, Receptionist
SAN MATEO PROGRAM1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 tel (650) 346-0849 fax (415) 931-2299
Shawne O’Connell, San Mateo Program Planning Specialist
CLUB NIKKEI1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 tel (415) 931-2294 fax (415) 931-2299
Grace Hulleza, Club Nikkei CoordinatorRich Tokeshi, Club Nikkei Driver
SOCIAL SERVICES1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 tel (415) 931-2275 fax (415) 931-2299
Sango Harumi, Social Services CoordinatorAkemi Yoshimoto, Social WorkerFumiko DiDomizio, Case ManagerYoonSun Choi, Case Manager
Kimochi, Inc. Staff Directory
KIMOCHI SENIOR CENTER1840 Sutter Street # 101, San Francisco, CA 94115 tel (415) 931-2287 fax (415) 931-2299
Miyuki Yoshioka, Senior Center CoordinatorJoju Goto, Senior Center AssistantNatalia Covacha, NutritionistNobuo Sato, Head CookGrace Yip, Assistant CookRuben Morales, Assistant CookDave Sugaya, Home Delivery DriverYan Bin Jiang, DishwasherSantos Arevalos, Dishwasher
Ryan Kobayashi, Transportation CoordinatorJacqueline Arauz, Paratransit DriverMaria Incer, Paratransit Driver
KIMOCHI HOME1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 tel (415) 922-9972 fax (415) 922-6821
Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home CoordinatorGrace Fujimoto, Assistant Residential CoordinatorTsoodol Altantuya, Program AssistantSumiyo Brennan, Program AssistantHiromi Cardoza, Program AssistantDorcas Hautea, Program AssistantMercedes Hernandez, Program AssistantMitsuyo Moore, Program AssistantYukie Takano, Program AssistantMichiko Turks, Program AssistantYukie Kimoto, Program AssistantGuadalupe Gutierrez, Janitor
KIMOCHI LOUNGE1581 Webster Street # 202, San Francisco, CA 94115 tel (415) 563-5626 fax (415) 931-2299
Basil Lee, Information and Referral Worker
Kimochi From the Heart
Bringing smiles to others without expectation is very rewarding for us. We look forward to the abundance of smiles and praises when we bring our dahlias to Kimochi Home. The residents literally light up as they see our flowers and we always leave on an incredible high. It’s an extremely heart-warming experience.
誰かを笑顔にする事はとてもやり甲斐があります。私達が家で育てているダリアを気持ちホーム
に届けると、沢山の笑顔と賞賛の言葉で迎えられます。私達の花を見るとホームに住む人々の
顔は文字通り明るく輝き、毎回とても嬉しい気持ちで気持ちホームを後にします。とても心が温
かくなります。Ayako and Peter Yeeイー アヤコ&ピーター
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Kimochi’s Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire Saturday, December 15, 2012 • 10am - 4pm at St. Mary’s Event Center
A Holiday Shopper’s Paradise!
Shop for a reason this holiday season at Kimochi’s Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire! It’s the perfect way to give back and support Kimochi. You will feel good as you shop, knowing that a portion of all of your purchases will help support Kimochi’s programs and services for seniors!
Vendors and shoppers come from near and far to escape the holiday madness and experience Silver Bells, which has been described as a fun and festive holiday event with a great community feel. Where else can you find FREE Admission, FREE Raffle Tickets earned while you shop, and FREE Kimochi Shuttle Service to/from Japantown (pick up/drop off at Peace Plaza).
Ninety longtime vendors will showcase their Asian/Pacific Island inspired designs. There will be five raffle drawings throughout the day with more than 90 fantastic prizes donated by participating vendors, and delicious food prepared on site.
Come see for yourself why so many people love shopping at Silver Bells, while enjoying the holidays with Kimochi.
For more information, call Kimochi, Inc. at (415) 931-2294 or visit www.kimochi-inc.org for a complete list of vendors.