Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: JCYC was incorporated in 1970.

  • A: JCYC offers a continuum of services, including childcare, youth development, employment training, college preparation, and substance abuse prevention.

  • A: The majority of children and youth served by the programs of JCYC are between the ages of 2 to 18 years of age.

  • A: While JCYC remains committed to serving children and youth from the Japanese American community, the organization annually serves over 5,000 young people from all ethnic backgrounds and neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.

  • A: There are ongoing volunteer opportunities at JCYC through the organization’s various fundraising activities. If you are interested in serving on JCYC’s Board of Directors, please contact the administrative office to see if the organization is currently accepting applications. For more information, please call (415) 202-7909 or visit the Board of Director’s page to learn about board recruitment and to download the application form.

  • A: JCYC is funded through a combination of government contracts, fundraising activities, foundation grants, and individual contributions.

  • A: Most of JCYC’s programs are currently based in San Francisco. However, in 2006 JCYC did open a new college access program for students in Daly City.

  • A: Contributions can be directed toward individual programs or to the overall organization. Funds directed to the overall organization would be used to support the operational needs of JCYC.

  • A: Thank you for your support! Tere are several ways you can support our mission.

    You can make an online donation.

    Or, you can write a check payable to "JCYC" and mail it to:

    JCYC Administration
    2012 Pine Street
    San Francisco, CA
    94115

    If the company you work for has a “Matching Gift Program”, please fill out and mail your matching gift forms to:

    JCYC Administration
    2012 Pine Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115

    JCYC is pleased to answer your questions about how to start writing or revising your estate plan, making a planned gift to JCYC, or establishing a gift that pays you. Learn more about planned giving.