We have finished a busy summer here at JSS. Since the July issue of the newsletter, we have welcomed another new board member, Tomoko Fukushima, hosted our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, and begun one of our most important annual fundraising campaigns, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. I do not say “important” lightly. JSS relies on financial […]
On October 20, JSS will participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. For the 6th straight year, JSS staff, board members, and their family members will be running and walking with the goal of raising $5,000 for JSS services and programs. Unfortunately, JSS counsellor and runner extraordinaire, Takanori Kuge will not be able to participate […]
Information compiled by Yuka Sato-Atiyota, MSW, RSW, and JSS Board Member September is Suicide Awareness Month, and World Suicide Prevention day was September 10th. The main message of the World Suicide Prevention Day campaign is: Take a Minute. Take a minute to notice what is going on with you, your family, your friends and your colleagues. […]
Michelle Chibba, VP Board of Directors Usually, I will see a movie and then share my thoughts on what I thought of it. This time, I would like to let you know about a movie I am looking forward to seeing. The movie, “I Go Gaga my Dear.” will be shown at the JCCC on […]
As a new addition to JSS board, I am excited and humbled to be a part of the family. I have been a nurse in Canada and in the U.S. for 12 years at both acute care and the community setting. As much as I want to contribute my humble experience to JSS, I would […]
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JSS 20th Annual Holiday Drive Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program. Once again we are calling upon members of the community to embrace the holiday spirit and reach out to the less fortunate among us. The success of this program so far lies heavily with the co-operation of agencies such as […]