Community Service / Philanthropic Initiatives
Our Philanthropic initiatives
Las Vegas Okinawan Club has several partnerships with local nonprofits and communities to better serve our Southern Nevada community! Our community service initiatives include:
1. Shannon West Youth Homeless Center - Dessert /baking goods delivery to Shannon West Youth Homeless Center once a month together with Ninth Island Aunties.
https://www.helpsonv.org/shannon-west-homeless-youth-center
2. Hunger Relief and Education Support for At-risk Children - Las Vegas Okinawan Club participates in Back-to-School Event to distribute school supplies, Easter Food Basket Giveaway and early literacy books each year.
3. Senior Services for Minority and Immigrant Individuals and Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's Keiro program offers dependent older adults, a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Our friendly and professional volunteers provide:
- Social interaction
- Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art
- Gentle exercise
- Wellness activities, health screening
For families caring for a dependent older relative, can feel confident that their loved one is being cared for in a safe and nurturing setting. Volunteers in the Keiro Senior Services program are bilingual
4. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas - members cook for the families of sick children fighting for their health at Sunrise Children's Hospital with Ninth Island Aunties. The facility accommodates rooms. We provide ingredients and cook dinner for the family members that are staying. Please sisit RMH at https://rmhlv.org/
5. Las Vegas Homeless Camp Food Distribution - members help coordinate food pickup and deliver for food distribution to a homeless camp near the Las Vegas Strip once a month. Our partnership with "The Promise" allows for helping those in need. Please visit https://www.instagram.com/thepromiselv/.
6. Food Drive for Struggling Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's new initiative is to help to feed families and individuals in need in our Southern Nevada community, and food and monetary gifts donated by caring community members are a vital part of making that happen. If you have non-perishable food you are not using or not going to consume, please consider to donate and drop them off at our club events and gatherings.
Learn More
Please visit our "Philanthropic Initiatives" page to learn more about our community service projects.
Senior Appreciation Party - Keiro No Hi, Respect for the Age
Keiro No Hi – Celebrating and Recognizing Our Elders
Keiro No Hi, translated in English as “Respect for the Aged Day,” is a Japanese public holiday celebrated in September. It is a day to honor older adults, to express appreciation and gratitude for their contribution to society, and to celebrate their longevity and vitality.
2023 Annual Spring Picnic ~ May 13, 2023 Sat
Las Vegas Okinawan Club presents 2023 Annual Spring Picnic on May 13, 2023 Saturday at 12 pm. Please save the date!
Our annual picnic is happening on May 13, 2023 Saturday at Craig Ranch Regional Park (628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032; Village Lodge #1)
Please join us to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with food, music, BBQ, community resources, & cultural performances!
We are seeking cultural performers. Please contact our board members/officers if anyone is interested in performing.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month commemorates the resilience and legacy, traditions, and culture of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the United States.
Easter Egg Hunt Book Distribution
Children's Book Distribution at the Easter Egg Hunt was success!
Special thanks to Kumu Charles Herring and Henderson Equality Center for the Las Vegas Okinawan Club volunteers to join the Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 to distribute FREE children’s books to support early childhood literacy for our children in Southern Nevada. We distributed 120 books, and there were 1,000 children registered! We hope to bring more books next year.
2023 Obon Festival by Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha June 24, 20
2023 Obon Festival by Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha June 24, 2023 Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Las Vegas Okinawan Club will be performing cultural dances and an having information booth at the Obon Festival. Please join us and volunteer if you can. Please contact Hiroe Bishoff at (702) 981-5125 or Keiko Rudder (702) 499-8301 if you would like to join us and volunteer.
Please see the Obon dance practice schedule and join us at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha (4110 N M.L.K. Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032). Everyone is welcome!
- March 4 (Sat) and 18 (Sat) at 10:00 am-12:00 noon
- April 1 (Sat), 15 (Sat), and 29 (Sat) at 10:00 am-12:00 noon
- May 6 (Sat) and 20 (Sat) at 10:00 am-12:00 noon
- June 3 (Sat) and 17(Sat) at 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Restauraunt Discounts
Exclusively for LVOC members!
Restaurant Discounts - We are so grateful for the generosity of Okinawa Onigiri & Ramen Tatsu! Please support local businesses!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club members are eligible for a 10% discount at these two restaurants. Please make sure to present your valid membership card!
- Okinawa Onigiri - Phone (702) 844-8857 Address: 4258 Spring Mountain Rd #102, Las Vegas, NV 89102 OPEN EVERYDAY 11am - 9pm https://oonigiri.com/
- Ramen Tatsu - Phone (702) 629-7777 Address: 3400 S Jones Blvd #6, Las Vegas, NV 89146 OPEN EVERYDAY 11:30am - 10pm https://www.ramen-tatsu.com
Our History
Las Vegas Okinawan Club, also known as Las Vegas Okinawa Kenjinkai has been registered as a domestic Non-Profit organization in the State of Nevada since July 22, 2011. The club was founded by 10 Okinawan women originally and it has grown to more than 170 members including individual, families, local businesses, volunteers, and supporters as of March, 2023. Las Vegas Okinawan Club is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and is classified as a public charity status 509(a)((2).
Our Mission and Purpose
The purpose of the Las Vegas Okinawan Club is to improve the well-being, health and quality of life of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, immigrant families and other community members by advocating for social-economic equity, sharing resources and empowering individuals through education, training and public awareness campaigns to create vibrant multicultural community while promoting Japanese and Okinawan culture.
Las Vegas Okinawan Club Members
Las Vegas Okinawan Club consists of Okinawans, Japanese, those who have a relationship with Okinawa or are interested in Okinawan and Japanese people and its culture.
We have members who are Okinawan, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Hawaiian, African American and other ethnicities. It is important that our club stays inclusive to all of our community members including other cultures, ethnicities and LGBTQ community members.
As of Marcy 2023, there are approximately 170 people including individual members, family members, business members and supporters.
Everyone is welcome!
Our promise
Las Vegas Okinawan Club does not discriminate by age, ethnicity, race, color, creed, disability, gender, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression. We are LGBTQ friendly. Everyone is welcome!
LVOC STANDS AGAINST RACISM AND HATE IN ALL FORMS. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP W/ OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE WIDE-REACHING NETWORKS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO COMBAT ANTI-ASIAN & ANTI-BLACK RACISM AND PREJUDICE AND ADVOCATING FOR WELL-BEING & SAFETY OF our COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
2022 AAPI Heritage Month proclamation by the State of Nevada
Generate excitement
Help Our Cause
We appreciate you for your donations of membership dues and supporting our club!! Your support goes a long way in helping us achieve our goals. LVOC membership dues and donations enable us to organize cultural, social and charitable events, and continue to share our rich Okinawan culture with the Southern Nevada community. Our membership fees also cover the operational costs (e.g., non-profit insurance, postage, website maintenance fee, state license, etc) for the club each year.
