Greetings from the president – Acknowledgement to donors
It is hard to believe that the first half of the year 2021 has already come and gone. It has not been an easy start, but hopefully things will slowly come back to some kind of normalcy in the next 6 months. As reported previously, Japanese Social Services largely relies on donations for its operational costs. […]
Maintain Mental Wellbeing by Moving your Body
by Junko Mifune, JSS Counsellor JSS Challenge, JSS’s fundraising event, was held on June 13. All participants either walked or ran for 1 hour with or without family or friends for 1 hour. It was rather humid Sunday morning, but it was such refreshing to get a little sweaty with good physical activity. An importance […]
JSS Program & Volunteer Report
by Chie Takano Reeves (RSW) , Community Outreach Worker / Volunteer Coordinator It has been more than a year since JSS started our online programs in hope of providing opportunities for Japanese Canadian community members to connect. Our volunteers who coordinate our social programs (e.g. seniors singing club, craft club, hot lunch social, easy yoga […]
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 […]
Invitation to the JSS Annual General Meeting 2021
Apply and submit proxy online JSS is inviting you the online Annual General Meeting 2021 via Zoom on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. Anyone can participate, so take this opportunity to deepen your understanding of JSS’s activities and current situation. Please feel free to spread word to your friends and family. If you are a JSS […]
