Why Join NY JACL?

Founded in 1929, the Japanese American Citizens League currently has over 13,000 members in 113 chapters throughout the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Japan (Tokyo). We are committed to preserving cultural heritage as well as fostering a sense of community through national and local, social and cultural programs.

Click here to download a membership application (.doc file)!

Pacific Citizen

Membership includes a subscription to Pacific Citizen, the national publication of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL).

Established in 1929, Pacific Citizen covers news and events in the Japanese American and larger Asian Pacific American communities.

During WWII, Pacific Citizen reported on the concentration camps, Nisei soldiers, resettlement, and War Relocation Authority policies. Since then, it has been the preeminent chronicler of Japanese American local and national issues, with a recent broadened coverage of pan-APA and international concerns - from Wen Ho Lee to HIV rates in Cambodia to anti-Asian hate crimes.

Insurance Programs

JACL Members may apply for acceptance into the following insurance programs. Contact national JACL headquarters for details:

ACL Health Trust (for Californians only) - health insurance program, underwritten by Blue Shield of California.

Long Term Care, Major Medical Catastrophe, and Medicare Supplemental - through Albert H. Wohlers & Co.

Other Benefits

JACL Scholarships Program - college bound high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are encouraged to

JACL Credit Union - membership in a national credit union.

Long Distance Telephone Service - from Advantage National JACL Credit Union Visa Platinum Card

Rental Car Discount - 15% discount on Hertz car rentals .

Warehouse Buying Card - Sam's Club or Price Costco.

Amusement Park Discount - reduced admission to Knot's Berry Farm in Southern California.