The BC community demonstrated competence to serve our survivors no matter where they lived, when the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society took on the initial $2million grant from the BC Government, and developed and implemented grants in the initial Japanese Canadian Survivors Health and Wellness Fund, 2021-2022. The highest priority is to make sure a substantial fund continues and is able to provide health supports to ALL survivors.
The JCSHWF is transitioning operations in preparation for new health and wellness provisions for survivors. We know this is a crucial fund for our elders and time is of the essence. We respect your patience over the oncoming months as planning takes place and agreements are finalized.
As part of the transition, we commend outgoing project manager Eiko Eby for a job well done. In the interim, Linda Kawamoto Reid is running the Project Office during this brief transition period.
Please direct emails to a new email address jcshwf@gmail.com. The phone number will remain the same 250.797.6300. All inquiries should be directed here as we will still be monitoring mail, emails and the phone. Any news will be sent to you on this registered mailchimp so stay connected for upcoming information. The website will continue at jcwellness.org
Any and all news pertaining to the Japanese Canadian Legacy Initiatives can be accessed at bcredress.ca. News enquiries can be made at bcredress@gmail.com.
In honour of our elders past and present we thank you for your patience and perseverance.