No matter the amount, your gift helps us provide stellar youth and professional development programs all across Southern California. For campers and counselors in Summer Camp, teenagers in Leadership in Action, college students in the Nikkei Community Internship, and young professionals in Board Fellowship, your recurring contribution goes directly to funding the future of our community.
Our goal this giving season is to unite with 50 new recurring donors.
Will you become a Nakama and sign up today to create sustainable change?
"I believe that anybody who's interested in making a change in their community can benefit from Kizuna's programs. Anybody who is interested in becoming a leader, making a difference and having their voice heard could benefit."
"NCI has solidified my interest in contributing to the nonprofit sector, whether it be through volunteer work or as a full-time career. I love how tight-knit the Nikkei community is, and I'd love to use NCI as the first step in getting more connected with people in the community. I aim to stay involved by continuing to work with small JA businesses."
"My favorite workshop is the one where we made onigiris because we could make different designs. Mine was shaped as a bear and I made it have a nori eyes and a mouth. I learned the right way to use chopsticks, you cannot pass chopstick to chopstick."
"Kizuna was my introduction into mission-driven work, which has served as my professional north star for my entire career. I am thankful for the opportunity to give back to this organization which has shaped so much of my personal and professional identities, drive direction for the future of Kizuna and our community, and provide others with the same opportunities I've been so privileged to receive. I am a true believer in the notion that Kizuna lives up to the meaning behind its name: bonds that tie us together."
By becoming a Nakama, it means that you are with us and we are with you. Your regular and ongoing donations create sustainable funding that provides innovative and captivating programs for our next generation.
Your dedication moves us to strive!
A Nakama at the $25 a month level covers an honorarium in Leadership in Action.
A Nakama at the $50 level covers the costs of a Counselor at Summer Camp.
A Nakama at the $100 level covers the administrative costs of one intern.