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Uwajimaya Giving
Uwajimaya has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1928 and is committed to supporting local non-profit organizations and events. Uwajimaya is particularly
focused on those organizations that promote community development, education, senior and elderly assistance and multi-cultural issues.To request a donation please review the guidelines and criteria outlined below and submit a Donation Request Form. All requests must be submitted in writing; phone and email solicitations are no longer accepted and will not be returned. Requests should be submitted at least one month in advance of an event to allow for review. All donations are made in the form of Uwajimaya gift certificates, which may be used as auction items, raffle prizes or redeemed for merchandise by the requesting organization. Uwajimaya does not authorize monetary or merchandise donations.
Due to the large number of requests received, Uwajimaya is unable to guarantee a response to all donation requests. Organizations will be contacted if additional information is required or if a request is approved; please no phone calls.
To be eligible for donations, organizations must:
- Qualify for nonprofit status under the Internal Revenue Code
- Benefit the local communities served by Uwajimaya
- Funds for individuals
- Scholarships, loans or investments
- Team sponsorships or fundraising competitions
To request a donation, please print out and return Uwajimaya's Donation Request Form (pdf file). You may accompany this form with additional information, if desired. Completed request forms can be sent or faxed to:
Uwajimaya Corporate Offices
Attn: Donations Committee
4601 6th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
Fax: (206) 336-2807
Some of the local non-profit organizations, events and charities we have supported:
| American Diabetes Association | KIN ON NURSING HOME |
| American Red Cross | Korean American Bar Assoc. of Washington (KABA) |
| Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center (APIWFSE) | Low Income Housing Institute |
| Asian American Journalist Associaton | National Assoc. Asian American Professional |
| Asian American Youth Leadership Conference | NIKKEI CONCERNS |
| Asian Counseling & Referral Service (ACRS) | Nikkei Heritage Association Of Washington |
| Asian Education Foundation (Oregon) | NISEI VETS |
| Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation | Northwest China Council |
| Ayame Kai Guild | Northwest Chinese Academy |
| Bellevue Arts Museum | Oregon Korea Foundation |
| Center for Career Alternatives | Oregon Nikkei Endowment |
| Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) | Oregon State University - various programs and clubs |
| City of Beaverton | PEACE WINDS |
| City of Seattle, Sister Cities Program | Portland JACL - Minidoka Swing Band |
| Denise Louie Education Center | Renton Area Youth & Family Service |
| Densho | Renton Chamber of Commerce |
| Executive Development Institute (EDI) | Renton Food Bank |
| First Hills Lion Club | Renton School District - HOME Program |
| Food Life Line | SCIDpda |
| Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | Seattle Chinese Garden |
| Hyogo Business & Cultural Center | Seattle International District Rotary |
| ID Housing Alliance | Seattle Police Foundation |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization IRCO-RIFS (Portland) | Seattle Public Schools - various schools and programs |
| InterIm Community Development Assoc. (InterIm CDA) | Seattle University - various programs and clubs |
| International Community Health Services (ICHS) | Susan G. Komen |
| International District Housing Alliance (IDHA) | The Salvation Army |
| International Examiner | University of Puget Sound - - various clubs |
| JACL Portland Chapter | University of Washington - - various clubs |
| JACL White River/Auburn | Washington Asian Pacific Islander Community Services |
| JAM FEST | WING LUKE MUSEUM |
| JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY | Woodland Park Zoo |
| Japanese Community Service of Seattle | YMCA of Greater Seattle |
| Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) |


