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For nearly 50 years, Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) has been a place where children are nurtured, cultures are honored, and community roots run deep. With your support, we can continue to build a brighter future for the next generation of young leaders!
From affordable bilingual preschool programs that nurture the next generation to preserving the historic Issei Women's Building, your gift makes a lasting difference. Keep NLF’s mission thriving — give today!
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Friends of NLF From preschool to after-school, your gift keeps creativity alive in every classroom and connects the children to the vibrant community around them.

$50-$250

Community Builders Your gift supports the teachers and programs at the heart of NLF, ensuring every child receives affordable, culturally rich, bilingual education.

$500-$1,000

NLF Legacy Circle Your gift helps us maintain one of the last remaining legacies of San Francisco's Issei women and preserve this irreplaceable home.

$2,500+

To donate by mail, please make checks payable to "Nihonmachi Little Friends." NIHONMACHI LITTLE FRIENDS1830 Sutter StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115

Major Projects

Dreams Interrupted
This website is dedicated to the extraordinary spirit of our Issei (first-generation Japanese immigrants) women...
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Plant A Seed Campaign
Thanks to your generous support, our new preschool building is complete, bringing all of our programs under one permanent roof for the first time in our history. Help us ensure this home is ours for generations to come.
Thanks to Our Community
In 2009, our community raised $2.2 million to purchase and restore the historic 1830 Sutter Street Issei Women's Building.
Nihonmachi Little Friends 1830 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Open Monday through Friday Phone: (415) 922-8898Email: nlfchildcare@gmail.com
NLF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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