Funding and Partnerships
Funding Partners
This project is supported by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program of the California State Library.
This project was funded, in part, by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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This material received Federal financial assistance for the preservation and interpretation of U.S. confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in its federally funded assisted projects. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to:
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Office of Equal Opportunity
National Park Service
1201 Eye Street, NW (2740)
Washington, DC 20005​
This project is supported by a JA Community Foundation grant.
Project Partners
San Francisco Heritage is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1971. Its mission is to preserve and enhance San Francisco’s unique architectural and cultural identity through a multi-faceted approach that includes advocacy for historic resources, educational programming, and the preservation and interpretation of two landmark properties. SF Heritage has become the city’s leading preservation organization, and it is looked to whenever the city’s historic buildings, public artwork, or legacy businesses are threatened.
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SF Heritage frequently partners with San Francisco’s Cultural Districts to assist in community-strengthening initiatives and to continue to expand the work of preservation to recognize underrepresented historic resources. San Francisco Japantown and the 1830 Sutter Issei Women’s Building have been part of the organization’s Heritage in the Neighborhoods program created in 2020 to promote a broader appreciation and application of heritage conservation by addressing issues of equity that extends to all corners of San Francisco.
GenRyu Arts is a San Francisco-based organization dedicated to preserving and evolving Japanese and Japanese American culture. Founded in 1995 as Gen Taiko, they utilize taiko drumming, dance, and music to create contemporary art forms that honor their community’s heritage while addressing social issues. Rooted in San Francisco Japantown and the Asian American community, GenRyu Arts blends tradition with innovation to produce powerful and meaningful artistic expressions.
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In 2023, GenRyu Arts received a grant from the Creative Work Fund to support the development of In Their Footsteps, a multimedia theatrical project that illuminates the history of the Japanese YWCA and its enduring impact on the Japanese American community. Through their artistic expertise, they are bringing to life the history of the Japanese YWCA and the Issei women who founded it. By combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary multimedia techniques, GenRyu Arts is creating a powerful and immersive experience that honors the past while inspiring future generations.