About the Chapter:
Greater Los Angeles Singles chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League
The Greater L.A. Singles (GLAS) chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), formed in 1983, is a unique and active chapter providing single individuals a vital link to participate in and promote JACL mission and programs. Membership is not limited to singles, or to Japanese Americans.
Meetings are held in the evenings the 2nd Friday of most months at the Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance. The meeting begins with JACL chapter business followed by a program with a guest speaker. Programs, open to the public, cover a variety of interesting and informative topics. GLAS issues a monthly newsletter.
When not held at the church, meetings/programs are held at Merit Park Recreation Hall, Gardena on a Sunday afternoon.
GLAS annually awards the Hana Uno Shepard Memorial Scholarship, a unique scholarship given to a graduating college-bound high school senior from a single-parent family. The student should be of Japanese descent and a resident of L.A. or Orange County. GLAS provides the scholarship recipient with a JACL student membership.
GLAS was the founder and promoter of the National JACL Singles Convention. There were
11 such conventions held in various cities.
GLAS also participates in community and other JACL activities throughout the year.
Guests and prospective members are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting/programs. There is time for fellowship and refreshments afterward.