Center Principles

The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center honors a generation of patriots, and reflects their values of caring for the young and the old through its Intergenerational Center which is open to all in the community.

Reflect time-honored values

Through the Intergenerational Center, the time-honored Japanese values of okage sama de (I am what I am because of you) and kodomo no tame ni (for the sake of the children) live on: the children soak up the wisdom of the elders, and the seniors have the reassurance of knowing that they continue to be valued members of the community.

Build fabric of community Here, seniors who are physically frail or suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia come for day care with the highly-regarded nonprofit agency, Maui Adult Day Care Centers. which offers a broad range of social and recreational activities. They have opportunities to mentor and learn from youngsters in the co-located Kansha Preschool. Together they share story, music, and snack time. Stiff hands and nimble fingers collaborate on art projects. Elderly backs and spry legs tend prized vegetables in the Intergenerational Garden.

Solid financial footing

The leases with Maui Adult Day Care Centers and Kansha Preschool provide long-term tenancy and a solid financial footing for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.