Generally speaking, people with high self-acceptance and self-affirmation are able to maintain healthier mental states than those who with low self-acceptance and self-affirmation. In a sense, self-acceptance and self-affirmation are like the immune system for mental health.
It is a challenge to juggle being a first-time mother with my volunteer commitments, but I love being busy and am motivated by new challenges, which is why I am excited about my new challenge of being Editor of the JSS email newsletter.
The 2018 Toronto Challenge takes place on Sunday June 10 and the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon will be on October 14, 2018. We are counting down the days until the big events and determined to fundraise even more money than in previous years for valuable JSS programs with the help of participants like you.
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The 18th Waterfront marathon sponsored by Scotia Bank will be held on October 22nd (Sunday). The event will consist of a 42 km full marathon, a 21km half marathon and a 5 km run. For those who prefer to walk, there are courses of 21 km and 5 km as well.
Japanese Social Services is very pleased to announce they teamed up with Momiji Health Care Society to apply for the Seniors Community Grant Program 2017-2018 offered by the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat and were successful in obtaining funding.
Takanori Kuge; As is the case with every community, the Japanese Community in the GTA is rapidly aging, which means that there are a lot of people living in isolation due to aging, language barriers or health-related issues.
