In 2026, Lunar New Year’s Day will fall on February 17, marking the end of the Year of the Wood Snake and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. The horse is the 7th animal of the Chinese zodiac and fire is the 4th element. In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with one of the twelve zodiac animals paired with one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire or earth. These elements complement and clash with one another, and it is this interplay that is belie

In 2025, the foundation continued to make meaningful strides—growing our overall giving, increasing fundraising revenue, and expanding the average size of our grants. This year also marked a pivotal shift in how we approach impact, as we began shaping collaborative grant projects designed to strengthen the capacity and capabilities of our partner organizations. We also continue to improve our engagements with our supporters and charity partners to strengthen communication and

My dad, Sam, celebrated his 98th birthday recently, which got me remembering my mom, Gladys, who passed away last year, and my brother, Jeff, who passed away in 2019. It also got me thinking about their lifetime commitment and dedication of giving back and building community. It is with this sentiment that all of us at the foundation decided to rename the Jeff Adachi Legacy Project (JALP) to the Adachi Family Legacy Project (AFLP) to better reflect and honor the family's endu

In July, we had the opportunity to attend the first multi-generational mixer summer concert series. Presented in collaboration with  Red...

Last year, a friend and supporter of the foundation, Norm, told me that he had booked a trip to Peru to visit the mysterious historic...

March 6, 2025 Every year, Club teens participate in Youth of the Year, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica's signature leadership...

On January 29, the year of the Dragon will breathe its last breath as we welcome the year of the Snake. For many in Southern California,...

Did you know donations are not only good for your inner spirit, but can also give you a tax break?

What comes to mind when you hear the word professional? Doctor? Lawyer? Professor? Maybe it's time we rethink what is a professional.