JASSI - Japanese American Social Services, Inc.
2026 JASSI Closings
Date (Day)
Holiday
Jan 1 Thu
* New Year’s Day
Jan 19 Mon
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16 Mon
President's Day
May 25 Mon
Memorial Day
Jun 19 Fri
Juneteenth
Jul 3 Fri
* Independence Day
Sep 7 Mon
Labor Day
Oct 12 Mon
Columbus Day
Nov 11 Wed
Veterans Day
Nov 26 Thu
* Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27 Fri
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 Fri
*Christmas Day
* JASSI’s office closes at 3 pm before the holidays with *.
JASSI 45th Anniversary Benefit Dinner
On Friday, October 2, 2026, Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI) will proudly host its 45th Anniversary Benefit Dinner at The Yale Club of New York City. We warmly invite you to join us for this memorable occasion.
| Oct 2 Fri | |
| The Yale Club of New York Grand Ballroom, 20th Floor | |
| In Japanese and English. | |
| Click here to read more |
New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)
(Free) Obamacare Seminar (In Japanese Only)
| Apr 24 Fri | |
| ご予約はニューヨーク日系人会まで。電話番号：212-840-6942/ Eメール：info@jaany.org 日本語のみ。 | |
| In Japanese only. | |
| Click here to read more |
In-Person Monthly Tea Party (Sawakai)
JASSI holds monthly in-person Tea Party (Sawakai) events every 2nd Monday of the month, where JASSI Senior Members can meet and socialize. No sign-up is needed. We look forward to seeing you there! Date and Time: Second Monday of every month, 1:30pm-3pm Location: 100 Gold St. Lower Level, New York NY 10038 (JASSI Main Office/ Inside Hamilton-Madison House City Hall Older Adult Center) ＊Photo ID Required Contact JASSI at 212-442-1541 ext.1 or info@jassi.org for any questions. ＊Remote Tea Party is held every Monday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, except on the second Monday of each month. It will continue on a weekly basis. Please contact JASSI for Zoom login information. ＊If you have not yet registered for the Senior Program, please contact us in advance. ＊We also encourage you to come enjoy the Older Adult Center Lunch!
| Second Monday of every month 1:30pm-3pm | |
| 100 Gold Street, Lower Level New York, NY 10038 | |
| In Japanese and English. | |
| Click here to read more |
Sawa Kai (Weekly Tea Party)
JASSI holds a remote tea party for our Senior Program Members who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to join us and enjoy conversation with other members! We look forward to seeing you online or talking with you over the phone!
| Every Monday, from 1:30 to 2:30pm. | |
| https://zoom.us/j/784072697 | |
| In Japanese only. | |
| Click here to read more |
Our Services
Since its founding in 1981, JASSI — Japanese American Social Services, Inc. — is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers welfare services to people in New York area who need assistance due to language or cultural barriers. We provide free consultation on life issues, regardless of age, gender, background or immigration status.Our Core Programs
Hotline Program
JASSI’s Hotline offers bilingual help with questions or consultations for any issues you may have, Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm. We also offer crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy as needed.
Senior Program
JASSI offers case assistance, information & referral services, cultural events, and seminars for people over 60 years old.
Caregiver Support Program
Funded by NYC Department for the Aging, we provide services to those who care for people over 60 years old including counseling, case management, and benefit referrals.
Community Outreach Program
We hosts seminars and workshops for Japanese-speaking individuals in NYC area, publish informative newsletters, and organize public education on themes such as Visa, Citizenship, Health Insurance, Home Care, Living Will, and more.
Fundraising Seminars and Events
JASSI Supporters organize seminars, and volunteer speakers present insightful content using their areas of expertise.Other Services
Senior Assurance Call
JASSI offers phone calls on a regular basis to Japanese senior citizens older than 60 who live alone and/or have health concerns.
Free Cancer Screening
JASSI will continue to accept appointments for a clinical breast exam and a pap smear/pelvic exam* for uninsured women who are 40 and older, living in NYC (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Bronx).
Health Insurance Marketplace
If you are eligible for special enrollment periods or public health insurance such as "Medicaid", "Child Health Plus", or "Essential Plan", you can purchase insurance throughout the year. JASSI has New York State Certified Insurance Counselors, so feel free to contact JASSI for more information.
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