Ayame Kai Guild
Since 1978, beginning with its very first rummage sale, the Ayame Kai Guild has brought together dedicated volunteers in support of Keiro Northwest and the older adults we serve. As the volunteer fundraising auxiliary, Ayame Kai enhances the lives of Nikkei Manor residents and Kokoro Kai participants through community markets, volunteer service, and fundraising. Today, the Guild’s markets welcome more than 1,000 shoppers each year. Over the decades, Ayame Kai has raised well over $1 million to support resident-focused projects and improvements.
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Save the Date!
November 14, 2026 | 10am-3pm
Tukwila Community Center
The same annual market you love, now with an extra hour to shop!
What Ayame Kai Does
Ayame Kai is a hands-on volunteer guild that plans and operates two community markets each year to raise funds for Keiro Northwest. Beyond organizing the events themselves, Guild members create, prepare, and manage many of the market offerings.
Members operate a craft group that creates handmade gifts and home goods throughout the year, a bakery featuring homemade treats, and a curated resale shop of donated vintage Japanese and Asian goods. Every donated item is carefully sorted, priced, and prepared by volunteers before each market.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from Ayame Kai’s market sales are used to fund resident- and participant-focused wish list items approved by the Guild. Wish list requests are submitted by the Nikkei Manor Executive Director and must directly enhance the quality of life for residents of Nikkei Manor and participants in Kokoro Kai.
By combining volunteer service, creativity, and community support, Ayame Kai transforms every purchase into meaningful improvements for the older adults we serve.
Support Ayame Kai
Your gift to the Ayame Kai Guild helps fund projects and improvements that directly enhance the safety and quality of life for Nikkei Manor residents and Kokoro Kai participants.
Complete the secure form below to make your gift today!
“It’s beautiful to see the community coming together for such a great cause.”
-Rosalie June
Ayame Kai Resources
Holiday Market
Event details, vendor information, sponsorship opportunities, and updates.
Contact the Guild
Questions about membership, volunteering, donations, or upcoming events?