Go For Broke Monument and Plaza. Photo by Tracy Kumono.

 

Over three decades ago, a group of Japanese American WWII veterans set out to ensure that their remarkable story of courage, sacrifice, and service would remain an important American story.


Today, we are honored to fulfill their dream with an extraordinary new chapter and the launch of our Lighting a New Future campaign!


In early 2027, Go For Broke National Education Center will move into a 10,000-square-foot permanent home in the brand-new Go For Broke Plaza. This milestone will significantly expand our footprint in Little Tokyo and elevate our mission through:


  • Interactive educational programming designed to engage a new, multicultural generation
  • Innovative community partnerships that extend our reach to audiences unfamiliar with this vital chapter of U.S. history
  • State-of-the-art permanent space to anchor the veterans’ legacy through dynamic public programs, workshops, symposiums, and more.


This is a profound and transformative opportunity for our organization. Annual gifts (memberships and general donations) maintain our immediate yearly operations and programming needed to sustain our mission. Campaign gifts accelerate and invest in our permanent foundation to enhance our reach, upgrade our infrastructure, and secure our long-term future.


We are excited to continue this journey and hope you will join us in lighting this new future. Please watch “The Next Chapter: A New Home” to hear about our impact-driven work. Visit goforbroke.org/campaign to learn more about this exciting campaign and to make a gift.


Let’s go for broke!

Watch the 25th Annual Evening of Aloha Gala

Full Program on YouTube

This year’s Evening of Aloha Gala was another unforgettable community celebration of the remarkable legacy of the Japanese American WWII veterans and the formidable foundation established by our founding veterans and our supporters. 


We invite you to watch and share the full moving and inspirational program on our YouTube channel, which includes the following video segments:


‣ 25 Years of Aloha

‣ In Memoriam

‣ The Building of a Dream

‣ Sharing the Legacy

‣ Living Nisei Veteran Tribute

‣ Honoring David Ono

‣ The Next Chapter: A New Home

‣ Digital Tribute Ads


Additionally, check out the 2026 Gala photo slideshow created by our talented photographer, Tracy Kumono.   


Thank you again to all of the 2026 Gala sponsors and donors for their shared commitment to ensure that this important American story is not forgotten.

Go For Broke Store Fall Blowout Sale

Sale Extended to November 2 - Save 20%

We are clearing out our fall inventory to get ready for our new holiday items! 


It is the perfect time to restock your closet or purchase gifts for friends and family. All orders (excluding GFBNEC x Japangeles items) made by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 2 will receive a 20% discount. Please use code: FALL20. 


Remember, all sales provide direct support for our evolving educational programming and outreach. Visit goforbroke.com to view our full line of merchandise items.

OUR MISSION


To educate and inspire character and equality through the virtue and valor of our World War II American veterans of Japanese ancestry.

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