For Good Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture
For Good, a social-good focused crowdfunding service operated by Borderless Japan, signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 19, 2026. The partnership aims to provide fundraising and hands-on support for users of Nishikawa Town's 'Suddai Fund,' encouraging local challenges.
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For Good (Project Representative: Kodai Komatsu), a crowdfunding service specializing in social good operated by Borderless Japan (CEO: Kazunari Taguchi), signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture (Mayor: Taishi Kanno), on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Under this partnership, For Good will provide fundraising support using crowdfunding and hands-on guidance from dedicated staff to users of Nishikawa Town’s 'Nishikawa Town Suddai Fund,' which promotes community development through the utilization of vacant houses. The goal is to support people in the region who have a 'desire to do something' (suddai).
■ Background of the Partnership
Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, is a nature-rich town located at the foot of Mt. Gassan with a population of approximately 4,500. However, it faces serious challenges, including a 22% population decline between 2014 and 2023 and an elderly population rate exceeding 47%. The number of vacant houses reached 172 in 2021—1.8 times the figure four years prior—and it is projected that by 2045, the population will drop to approximately 2,490, about half of the current number.
To address these issues, Nishikawa Town is promoting community development by utilizing vacant houses and old folk houses along the old Rokujurigoe Kaido road. It has launched the 'Nishikawa Town Suddai Fund' (goal: 50 million yen) to support resident-led challenges through financial and hands-on aid. 'Suddai' means 'I want to do it' in the Yamagata dialect.
Through this partnership, For Good will leverage its crowdfunding expertise and know-how in building empathy to connect the challenges born in Nishikawa Town with support from across the country.
■ Partnership Details
(1) Crowdfunding Support: Providing fundraising opportunities for users of the vacant house utilization fund, with preferential rates for hands-on support plans.
(2) Hands-on Support: Supporting the creation of empathy-driven projects through project design, story creation, and PR support.
(3) Regional Brand Improvement: Aiming to expand awareness of Nishikawa Town as a 'town that supports challenges' and create a 'related population.'
■ Signing Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue: Nishikawa Town Hall, Building 2, Conference Rooms 3-4
Attendees: Nishikawa Town Mayor Taishi Kanno / For Good Representative Kodai Komatsu
Under this partnership, For Good will provide fundraising support using crowdfunding and hands-on guidance from dedicated staff to users of Nishikawa Town’s 'Nishikawa Town Suddai Fund,' which promotes community development through the utilization of vacant houses. The goal is to support people in the region who have a 'desire to do something' (suddai).
■ Background of the Partnership
Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, is a nature-rich town located at the foot of Mt. Gassan with a population of approximately 4,500. However, it faces serious challenges, including a 22% population decline between 2014 and 2023 and an elderly population rate exceeding 47%. The number of vacant houses reached 172 in 2021—1.8 times the figure four years prior—and it is projected that by 2045, the population will drop to approximately 2,490, about half of the current number.
To address these issues, Nishikawa Town is promoting community development by utilizing vacant houses and old folk houses along the old Rokujurigoe Kaido road. It has launched the 'Nishikawa Town Suddai Fund' (goal: 50 million yen) to support resident-led challenges through financial and hands-on aid. 'Suddai' means 'I want to do it' in the Yamagata dialect.
Through this partnership, For Good will leverage its crowdfunding expertise and know-how in building empathy to connect the challenges born in Nishikawa Town with support from across the country.
■ Partnership Details
(1) Crowdfunding Support: Providing fundraising opportunities for users of the vacant house utilization fund, with preferential rates for hands-on support plans.
(2) Hands-on Support: Supporting the creation of empathy-driven projects through project design, story creation, and PR support.
(3) Regional Brand Improvement: Aiming to expand awareness of Nishikawa Town as a 'town that supports challenges' and create a 'related population.'
■ Signing Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue: Nishikawa Town Hall, Building 2, Conference Rooms 3-4
Attendees: Nishikawa Town Mayor Taishi Kanno / For Good Representative Kodai Komatsu
FAQ
What is unique about For Good's local government partnership?
They provide hands-on support from specialists and preferential terms for crowdfunding to financially assist local challenges.
What role does For Good play in Nishikawa Town's development?
They provide fundraising support for users of the 'Suddai Fund' and help with awareness and building a related population.
How can individuals participate in this project?
Individuals can browse projects on the For Good website and support them through purchases or donations.