October 2016

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Family Now and Then…Reiyukai Coffee Talk Members in San Diego sharing stories.

San Diego, CA — Reiyukai America’s 8th Branch Tokura Branch had a blast during the visit of their branch leader Mrs. Toshiko Takechi from Japan! During her stay, members enjoyed having inspirational and motivational talks in regards to applying the teaching into daily lives through spreading the word and interacting with others.

 

 

 

September 2016

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Bringing Different People Together for One Goal

Los Angeles, CA- Reiyukai America was very proud to assist URU, Ultimate Restoration Unlimited, in their 4 weekend Community Clean Up project. Reiyukai played a significant role in bringing a total of 70 people from various ethnic groups, of all ages, children to seniors, in order to beautify the streets of Los Angeles. We would like to congratulate Teresa McDonald, president of URU, (and also a Reiyukai America member) for a successful month of community beautification!

Feel free to contact Reiyukai America if you have any questions or need assistance with your community projects!

August 2016

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Los Angeles, CA- Reiyukai America’s REACT of the Los Angeles branch, was proud to collaborate with a local non-profit organization, URU (Ultimate Restoration Unlimited), in order to clean and beautify our residential of South Los Angeles streets. From left to right, Representative of  Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office, Theresa McDonald, President of URU and Toshiro Obara, Vice President of Reyukai America, North America branch.

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Chicago, IL- REACT members in Chicago gathered to install a new “Family Ancestors Plaque”, Sokaimyo, celebrating the beginning of a new journey! If you haven’t received yours, contact your local Reiyukai representative!

 

 

 

July 2016 Recap

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A big hit, always fun and entertaining. Reiyuaki Creative Recycling once again participated in Echo Park’s Annual Lotus Festival. Needles to say….it was a hit!

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Madoka San (center w/ Fedora) showing fellow crafters how its done!

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Reiyukai America’s annual Family Day Picnic! Chicago, IL

Levar, (left), who served as one of our Mcs, reflected as follows;”It showed me that family is more than just blood related relatives. It also includes close friends and others who bring joy into your life!”

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“We wanted to reachout to more people”, said Tomoko Obara, Reiyukai National Commeetee member representing Chicago. “So we wanted to organize our annual event during the summer season outside at a park”

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… silliness was not a requirement….but it was certainly welcomed!