Overall the Japanese American Citizens League's goals are:
Protection of the civil and human rights of Japanese Americans, as well as securing rights for all people
Preserving the Japanese American culture and values
Participating in the increase in understanding between social and ethnic groups
Promoting and sponsoring activities which encourage members to perform their obligations and duties to America
The Japanese Citizens League also provides scholarships for outstanding students and artists, as well as legal and litigation assistance for cases involving discrimination.
The West Valley Chapter of the J.A.C.L. was started in 1970 and is made up of three groups: the main J.A.C.L. group; the Next Generation, a group for sansei and yonsei (third and fourth generation Japanese Americans); and the Senior Club. They also sponsor the annual fundraising Daruma Festival as an annual fundraiser.
For membership information please contact the number above.
Erin Kimura
