We are the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. A membership-driven national organization whose mission is to promote and uphold human and civil rights, and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans.
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Nikkei Community Picnic
Food, fun, rides for kid*; prizes and surprises!
Join us for an afternoon of food and fun!
The picnic is sponsored by organizations and businesses of the Nikkei community to celebrate our heritage.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
August 17, 2025
Interested in helping out? Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org
Portland Day of Remembrance 2024
The event recording of Threads of Remembrance is now available.
Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
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Looking for Volunteers
Portland JACL is an entirely volunteer run organization and we could always use more help. Just a couple of hours a month could support our mission of community, culture and civil rights. Looking for help with:
- Web & Social Media
- Newsletter
- Development
- Membership
- Event tabling
- Print calendar
Additionally, members are always welcome to join committees for advocacy and finance. Meetings take place roughly once a month over Zoom.
Volunteering with Portland JACL is a great way to give back or to get engaged with the local Nikkei community. Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org or fill out our volunteer interest form. ありがとうThank you!
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