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J-to-A Princeton

Tutoring Japanese Immigrants for Mental Health Awareness

Sign up for tutoring today. Funds go toward helping fight the mental health epidemic in the Japanese community.

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Overview of J-to-A

Our Mission:

J-to-A is a nonprofit that supports Japanese people in Japan and abroad through mental health awareness, advocacy, and community care. The Princeton branch furthers that mission through math and English tutoring, fundraising, and outreach for Japanese immigrant students and families adjusting to life in the United States.

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Impact

2,013 / 10,000 Raised toward our fundraising goal

Your contribution will make a difference.

Free Mental Health Counseling

Legislation and Policy Action in the US and Japan

Providing Tutoring to Japanese Immigrant Students to Overcome the Language Barrier

Sociology Research on Mental Health Amongst Japanese People

Our Leaders

Shaurya Ranjan

President

Shaurya Ranjan

Drawn to the intersection of engineering and service, Shaurya cares about creating lasting social good and making an impact that reaches beyond one community.

Gavin Josh Macatangay

Vice President

Gavin Josh Macatangay

Gavin brings a thoughtful, grounded presence to the chapter and cares deeply about community, friendship, and showing up for people in meaningful ways.

Isaac Son

Treasurer

Isaac Son

Isaac enjoys composing jazz music with friends, hiking and exploring, and bringing people together over barbecue.

Aryan Singla

Technology Lead

Aryan Singla

Aryan cares about creating access and opportunity for everyone, no matter what they have been through, and is drawn to ideas that help people grow and understand how the world works.

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Established in 2025, J-to-A Princeton aims to empower individuals and transform communities through the value of education. Tuition goes toward raising funds for mental health awareness.

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Events

Upcoming Events

We will post new tutoring drives, chapter events, and community fundraisers here as they are scheduled.

Next Up

Coming soon

We are planning our next tutoring drive and community fundraiser now. Check back soon for details.

Past Events

A quick look at the fundraiser events the chapter has already hosted.

December Fundraiser

Cup Noodles Fundraiser

Dec 17 - Princeton Public Library

We hosted a fundraiser at Princeton Public Library where we sold Cup Noodles and shared the mission of J-to-A Princeton with the local community.

J-to-A Princeton members at a Cup Noodles fundraiser table

Get in touch

Contact us

Reach out for tutoring, volunteering, donation questions, or general information about the Princeton branch.