JACL Benefits
As a member of Portland JACL, you are also a member of the JACL—a national network that addresses policies and issues that affect you. Other benefits include:
Portland JACL Local Benefits:
- Portland JACL Newsletter highlighting events and people in our community
- Thousands of dollars of local scholarships for youth and post-graduate programs
- Access to Unite People, the Portland JACL youth group
Pacific Citizen
The national newspaper of the JACL which provides up-to-date information on issues pertaining to the Japanese American community.
JACL Credit Union
Membership in the JACL credit union gives you eligibility for a California
Bank and Trust Visa Card.
Scholarships
College-bound high school seniors and college undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to participate in the scholarship program which distributes more than $70,000 each year.
Mike Masaoka Fellowships
Eligibility to receive a Mike Masaoka Fellowship.
Discounted Asian American Magazine:
JACL members can receive the Asian American magazine for $15 per year a savings of $10 per year.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance*
Helps to pay those expenses that Medicare doesn’t cover.
Long Term Care Insurance*:
For prolonged illness or extended coverage in case of a serious illness or accident.
Rental Car Discount:
You will receive a card entitling you to a 15% discount on Hertz car rentals.
Adventures’ Club:
Members receive reduced prices on ticket admission and more at Knott’s Berry Farm.


