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the Aratanis supported the UCLA Department of Asian American Studies.Her kindness and generosity knew no bounds.

Aratani immediately went to work collecting discarded shoes from schools and gymnasiums.Sawada took them in and created the Elizabeth Saunders Home.Alison Kwee Sam Eatwell.

or Japanese American Cultural Community Center.her daughter Linda Aratani reflected that her mom always looked on the bright side of life.

She passed away on March 18 at 104 years old.

the Aratani family has suggested making a donation to the organizations that were a large part of Sakayes life: Japan America Society of Southern California.She has trained a lot of the Social Services staff to have similar qualities.

This is how legacies are made.and the Japanese American community.

Her greatest skill is in mentoring others to be leaders.an innovative approach to engage young Asian Americans to reduce mental health stigma in our community.