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＜ What is Tonari Gumi ＞

Tonari Gumi is a private, non-profit welfare organization providing social services and cultural and recreational programs for seniors. Tonari Gumi is based on a spirit of volunteerism, creating a place where people can come together to help each other and deepen their friendships. Tonari Gumi aims to be a safe place in the Nikkei community, a place that feels like home.

・ A private, non-profit charitable organization that has been helping Japanese Canadian seniors and immigrants, especially in the Lower Mainland, for over 40 years.

・ Where we help individuals achieve independence and mutual cultural sharing through programs and services.

・ It is a volunteer-minded organization that welcomes Japanese Canadians of all ages and others to lead, share and support the local Nikkei community.

▶ Read more about the history of Tonari Gumi

＜ Programs&Services&Special Events ＞

・ Programs range from social, physical, and educational.
・ Services connect the Nikkei community with resources to help resolve issues as diverse as medical, legal, and elder care.
・ The service also offers bilingual workshops on health, insurance, and information needed to live in Canada.
・ Special events and fundraisers are also available.

▶ Program Guide
▶ Service Details

＜ How can you help Tonari Gumi? ＞

1. become a member
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2. volunteer We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to support our mission
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3. Donations of money or goods needed to provide our programs and services
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Buy our products ： Tonari Gumi is We sell greeting cards made by volunteers, t-shirts, and our popular cookbook "Home Away from Home".
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