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Ways to Get Involved with OKSCA

Thank you for joining our community! Whether you have five minutes or a few hours a month, here are the best ways to support our sister-city mission:

1. Become a Member

  • Join or Renew Your Membership: Members are our main source of strength and energy. We would love to count you among us!

  • Business & Corporate Support: Are you a local business owner or representative? We offer specialized Non-Profit and Corporate Membership rates to help you connect with the community.

2. Support Our Youth & Cultural Exchanges

  • Sponsor Student Ambassadors: Help invest in the future by sponsoring Olympia-area youth through our scholarship program.

  • Support the Kato Friendship Delegation: Help make our biannual visits a success! We are always looking for drivers, translators, host families, and fundraisers to make these exchange events memorable for both communities. To learn how you can help, reach out to secretary@olympiakatosca.org.

3. Join a Committee or Attend a Meeting

  • Fundraising Committee: Whether you have professional experience or simply a passion for our cause, your ideas can make a massive impact. Contact Committee Chair Debbie Macy at macyhome@comcast.net.

  • Social and Event Planning Committee: Help us plan fun member activities and represent OKSCA at local community events. Contact admin@olympiakatosca.org.

  • Attend a Board Meeting: All members are welcome! Check out our website calendar for upcoming meeting dates and community events.

4. Spread the Word & Show Your Pride

  • Connect with our Community: Talk about our Sister City relationship with your friends and neighbors. Keep an eye out for updates on the future of the Yashiro Garden, and be sure to visit the Olympia-Yashiro Friendship Bridge (the 4th Avenue Bridge)!

  • Rock Our Gear: Wear your love for OKSCA! Click on the t-shirt or tote bag to purchase from our online shop—a portion of each purchase directly supports our programs.

  • Connect Online: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on our latest news and photos.