We want to continue to provide resources to people who are interested in learning about their ancestral roots, and to raise up members in our community who can learn and pass on the culture, history, languages, traditions, and values of the Ryūkyū Islands. To accomplish this, the OAA needs to raise funds to increase our community outreach. Our goal is to connect with people of all ages who are on their roots journey by continuing meaningful programs and creating new ones.
In 2024, for example, we hope to:
Additionally, this will mark the 4th year of canceling our largest annual fundraiser, the Okinawa Bazaar. Even though we’ve brought back other large in-person events, the board and many core volunteers felt that more time was needed to take on the massive operations required for the Bazaar. That being said, the board of directors and fundraiser planning committee, led by Amy Oshiro Tran and Kristin Yamauchi, decided to bring back the Bazaar’s most popular element and make that the center of this year’s fundraiser – saataa andaagii!
If you have the means to do so, please consider making a 2023 tax-deductible monetary donation, purchasing of a fundraiser item, or simply sharing our fundraiser with family and friends – every little bit counts!
In 2024, for example, we hope to:
- present an interactive cultural program for families
- increase the number of Uchinaaguchi Class students
- upgrade our resources to effectively outreach online
Additionally, this will mark the 4th year of canceling our largest annual fundraiser, the Okinawa Bazaar. Even though we’ve brought back other large in-person events, the board and many core volunteers felt that more time was needed to take on the massive operations required for the Bazaar. That being said, the board of directors and fundraiser planning committee, led by Amy Oshiro Tran and Kristin Yamauchi, decided to bring back the Bazaar’s most popular element and make that the center of this year’s fundraiser – saataa andaagii!
If you have the means to do so, please consider making a 2023 tax-deductible monetary donation, purchasing of a fundraiser item, or simply sharing our fundraiser with family and friends – every little bit counts!
Your generosity will support:
OAA EVENTSCultural, social, and senior-focused activities throughout the year
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OAA CENTERMaintenance and repairs needed for the OAA Center's facilities
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OAA DAILY OPERATIONSEveryday duties, expenses, and more to keep the organization running
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BOOK SALE
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MEET ADAM,
one of our younger members who found the OAA while searching for information about his Uchinaanchu roots. Because of the OAA’s activities, Adam’s life was impacted in a meaningful way. We want to continue to provide resources to people like Adam who are interested in learning about their ancestral roots, and to raise up members in our community who can learn and pass on the culture, history, languages, traditions, and values of the Ryūkyū Islands. Join Adam in supporting the OAA and ensuring its future! If you have the means to do so, please consider making a 2023 tax-deductible monetary donation, purchasing a fundraiser item, or simply sharing our fundraiser with family and friends – every little bit counts! |
SAATAA ANDAAGII
Thank you to everyone who purchased saataa andaagii! We truly appreciate your support and we hope you enjoyed the saataa andaagii!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped set-up, clean-up, measure, mix, fry, cool, bag and distribute. It truly takes a village to make these events happen for our organization and we are very grateful for your dedication.
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped set-up, clean-up, measure, mix, fry, cool, bag and distribute. It truly takes a village to make these events happen for our organization and we are very grateful for your dedication.