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2021-07-06 / Last updated : 2021-07-06 Mayumi Metcalfe JSS Newsletter July 2021

Introduction of new board members

I am Yoshi Ichida from Kyoto, appointed as Director of JSS in May, 2021.   My expertise is in trade and Investment, as an Independent Consultant, working with Victor Company of Japan Co. Ltd. Canada, the Japan External Trade Organization Toronto, etc.  I was also a Leader of the Japanese Martial Arts Club at the JCCC, a Director of the JCCC and a volunteer Advisor of the Shinkikai for many years.  As a […]

2021-03-01 / Last updated : 2021-03-28 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol.9 No.1 March 2021

Announcing our Strategic Plan and Other Updates from the Board

1)Introducing our new Strategic Plan  In the spring of 2020, JSS  began to undertake our strategic planning to set our future directions. We are happy to announce our Strategic Directions 2021-2025, which sets three priority areas going forward: 1) enhance financial sustainability, 2) increase recognition in our community, and ultimately, 3) be the organisation that the community can count […]

2021-02-23 / Last updated : 2021-07-03 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol.9 No.1 March 2021

Japanese Social Services is looking for volunteer board members!

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill 4 vacancies in our 10-member Board of Directors.

2021-02-23 / Last updated : 2021-02-23 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol.9 No.1 March 2021

JSS Program Report – Introducing Two New Programs Currently Underway

It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since the Japanese Social Services (JSS)   had to close down our in-person programs. We moved to online services for  the very first time, and kept searching for what we could  do  while providing at least something and somewhere for the community members to gather tosee each other’s faces and live reactions so everyone could feel connected.  

2021-02-23 / Last updated : 2021-08-27 Ayami Kim JSS Newsletter Vol.9 No.1 March 2021

JSS counselling service – Mental health support

Takanori Kuge (JSS Counsellor)

2021-02-23 / Last updated : 2021-02-23 Ayami Kim JSS Newsletter Vol.9 No.1 March 2021

President’s Message

By Yuka Sato-Atiyota It has already been  a year since we started using the word “pandemic”. I am strongly hoping everyone is staying safe despite the extraordinary challenges and hardships imposed by this situation.   First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your support to the 2020 Holiday Drive. I am very happy to inform you that it was a huge success this year again!  Please see “Big Thanks from Holiday Drive […]

2021-02-14 / Last updated : 2021-02-19 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 1 January 2020

JSS report

Michelle ChibbaThe JSS Board of Directors had another busy year working with staff to ensure our organization continues to serve our community’s needs.Financial Stability We continue to keep the financial viability of JSS a priority. The board’s approach is to strictly manage expenditures and continue to keep on top of fundraising and meeting with existing and […]

2020-10-19 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 3 October 2020

The 21st Annual Holiday Drive

Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program. It is our hope that members of the community will continue to express their goodwill and caring by participating and contributing to this year’s Holiday Drive. In the past, the Holiday Drive has centered around the community gathering and donating various toys, gifts, and non-perishable […]

2020-10-16 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 3 October 2020

President’s Message – A Farewell

David Ikeda Dear members, volunteers, staff and board, it has been great honor and pleasure to serve as president of Japanese Social Services for these past five years. Together we have faced many challenges to deliver professional social services and counseling to our community. When Mr. Maekawa asked me to take on the job for […]

2020-10-16 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 3 October 2020

Updates from the Board

The Annual General Meeting of Japanese Social Services was held on August 25, 2020. This annual meeting is usually held in June, but due to the pandemic, it was postponed once and was held in a virtual format for the first time. Despite the circumstances, we are happy to report that the meeting proceeded smoothly, with more […]

2020-10-16 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 3 October 2020

Counsellors’ Report

By Takanori Kuge  While I missed seeing everyone in person at this year’s AGM, it was nice to connect with new faces and familiar faces of the people attended the meeting. In this issue I’d like to describe a summary of the counsellors’ report that I presented in the AGM.   [ Current trend ]  While the total number of counselling service users […]

2020-10-16 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 3 October 2020

JSS Program Report – Transitioning to online format 

Chie Takano Reeves (Community Outreach Worker / Volunteer Coordinator)  As a result of the pandemic, we have been offering our programs via online formats while in-person programs have been paused since mid-March. Online service is to completely new to us, and it was very much challenging to learn and used to it to the point that we can provide sessions and teach our […]

2020-10-06 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 3 October 2020

Influenza Vaccine

Tomoko Fukushima, Registered Nurse Every year around the end of October, the flu-shot becomes available in Ontario. There are a few types of flu vaccines, but most clinics use two types – Quadrivalent flu vaccine for people from 6 months to 64 years of age, and Trivalent high dose flu vaccine for 65 years and older.   According to […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-08 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

President’s Message

By David Ikeda I know these continue to be extremely challenging times for everyone. Personally speaking my sense of time has become somewhat off. Indeed, I actually begin each day by having to ask what day it is. It doesn’t help that as I write this message in May, it is actually snowing outside my […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-04-05 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

JSS Services During the Emergency Period

JSS continues to offer counselling and information services via the phone/internet. Further, during the State of Emergency, all JSS services will be offered free of charge for the people experiencing hardship related to COVID-19. All our programs are temporarily suspended; however, planning is underway to deliver some of the programs in an online format. 【Current […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-09 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

Pandemic within a Pandemic: Domestic Violence and Abuse

Junko Mifune The increase of domestic violence (DV), child abuse, and elder abuse during the current COVID-19 pandemic has been reported across the world, including Canada. Under the current measures taken to combat the spread of COVID-19, victims and abusers are inevitably spending more time together at home. The additional likelihood of abusers experiencing more […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-09 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

JSS Delivers Hand-Made Masks to Seniors

Since the pandemic began, we have been as busy, if not more so, responding to the community needs.  In April, we have delivered food and other items generously donated by Oomomo, a Japanese variety store, to our client families. Oomomo again contacted us in May, this time with an offer of mask donations. The masks are in the process of being […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-14 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

Updates from the Board

Welcome New Board Members! JSS welcomed two new members on our Board of Directors. Their profiles are below. Welcome Aaron and Yoko! Aaron Benjamin Mollin Aaron Benjamin Mollin is a Tokyo-based lawyer and executive search consultant, who is also engaged in myriad creative endeavors—from DJing, to fashion design. Aaron grew up in Toronto, but has […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-09 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

Making Wills and Powers of Attorney While Social-Distancing in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nozomi (Zoe) Smith Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize more than ever the importance of having our proper documents in place to prepare for your “what-ifs”. Those documents are (i) Will, (ii) Continuing Power of Attorney for Property, and (iii) Power of Attorney for Personal Care. At the […]

2020-05-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-09 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 May 2020

JSS Needs Your Support

As JSS continues to work for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, your generous support is needed more than ever. With our key fundraising opportunities such as the Toronto Challenge Charity Marathon being cancelled, we are experiencing a difficult financial situation. Please consider donating to help us support our community via cheques, online transfers, […]

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