[Participant Recruitment] Experience Choosing Your New Life: "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" to be Held on May 16 (Targeting Youth in Social Care) | NPO Tenaga Ojisan Project
NPO Tenaga Ojisan Project will hold a "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" on May 16, 2026, for youth transitioning from social care. This initiative allows participants to choose daily necessities like tableware and clothes, fostering independence and a sense of self-worth as they start their new lives.
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NPO Tenaga Ojisan Project (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) is currently accepting applications for participation in the "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
This initiative aims to provide children and young people who have grown up under social care, such as in children's homes or foster families, with the experience of actually touching and choosing daily necessities like tableware and clothes that support their daily lives, as they prepare for independence. They can feel the authentic textures and warmth of these items.
## Time to "Choose for Themselves" to Envision a New Life
The venue will feature handmade tableware, glasses, clothes, and other items contributed by creators such as glass artists and ceramic artists, as well as apparel brands. Participants can join for free and, as if enjoying shopping, choose what they need for their future lives. Approximately 10 selected items will be presented as gifts.
Staff will also provide support on how to care for tableware and coordinate clothes, allowing participants to leisurely find items that suit them while trying them on.
* Some tableware items may have small scratches or color irregularities during the manufacturing process, making them difficult to sell as regular products, but they are perfectly functional. For clothes, new items such as brand samples or surplus stock are provided.
Tableware and Clothes Handover Event
Tenaga Ojisan Project Website
## For Those Who Have Become Independent This Spring, and Those Who Are About to
The "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" is held for children and young people who have lived under social care, such as in children's homes or foster families.
Children growing up under social care often have limited opportunities to "choose according to their own preferences" or "envision a life that suits them" in a group living environment, and often face independence without such experiences. Through the experience of choosing, we value enabling these children to feel that they "can create their own lives."
For those who have started a new life, such as living alone this spring, it is also a time to realize what they "lack" as they begin their new life.
They can come and choose the items they need for their daily lives during this period.
## This Event Requires Advance Application; Applications Are Currently Being Accepted
We welcome applications from eligible individuals themselves, as well as referrals from facility staff and foster parents.
Event Outline
Name: Tableware and Clothes Handover Event
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00-13:00 / 14:00-17:00
* Past participants and users of mother-child living support facilities start from 14:00
Venue: Keigaoka no Ie (4-5-15 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Target: Those graduating from/recently graduated from children's homes or foster families, or those using independent living support homes or mother-child living support facilities.
Participation Fee: Free
Application: Advance application via online form
Organizer: Specified Non-profit Organization Tenaga Ojisan Project
* The "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" is an initiative for children and young people under social care.
* Applications are accepted until the day of the event.
* To ensure a sufficient number of items are handed over, we kindly request advance applications.
Apply to Participate
"Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" Application Form
## Participant Voices
"The tableware was completely different from what I usually use; the textures, colors, and shapes were unique, and choosing them was enjoyable."
"I met a new me, different from usual. I found such wonderful clothes."
"I thought about my professional life while choosing. I'm truly grateful for so many good items."
## Request for Support
The "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" is supported by cooperation from creators and companies, as well as donations from individuals and corporations.
If you are interested, we would be grateful if you could get involved through support.
Your support will be carefully used to continue our activities.
Information on Donations / Tenaga Supporters
Name: Specified Non-profit Organization Tenaga Ojisan Project
Location: Shoto Lanai 2A-2, Son Building 2F, 1-26-18 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 5, 2026
URL: https://tenagaojisan.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenagaojisan/
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This initiative aims to provide children and young people who have grown up under social care, such as in children's homes or foster families, with the experience of actually touching and choosing daily necessities like tableware and clothes that support their daily lives, as they prepare for independence. They can feel the authentic textures and warmth of these items.
## Time to "Choose for Themselves" to Envision a New Life
The venue will feature handmade tableware, glasses, clothes, and other items contributed by creators such as glass artists and ceramic artists, as well as apparel brands. Participants can join for free and, as if enjoying shopping, choose what they need for their future lives. Approximately 10 selected items will be presented as gifts.
Staff will also provide support on how to care for tableware and coordinate clothes, allowing participants to leisurely find items that suit them while trying them on.
* Some tableware items may have small scratches or color irregularities during the manufacturing process, making them difficult to sell as regular products, but they are perfectly functional. For clothes, new items such as brand samples or surplus stock are provided.
Tableware and Clothes Handover Event
Tenaga Ojisan Project Website
## For Those Who Have Become Independent This Spring, and Those Who Are About to
The "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" is held for children and young people who have lived under social care, such as in children's homes or foster families.
Children growing up under social care often have limited opportunities to "choose according to their own preferences" or "envision a life that suits them" in a group living environment, and often face independence without such experiences. Through the experience of choosing, we value enabling these children to feel that they "can create their own lives."
For those who have started a new life, such as living alone this spring, it is also a time to realize what they "lack" as they begin their new life.
They can come and choose the items they need for their daily lives during this period.
## This Event Requires Advance Application; Applications Are Currently Being Accepted
We welcome applications from eligible individuals themselves, as well as referrals from facility staff and foster parents.
Event Outline
Name: Tableware and Clothes Handover Event
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00-13:00 / 14:00-17:00
* Past participants and users of mother-child living support facilities start from 14:00
Venue: Keigaoka no Ie (4-5-15 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Target: Those graduating from/recently graduated from children's homes or foster families, or those using independent living support homes or mother-child living support facilities.
Participation Fee: Free
Application: Advance application via online form
Organizer: Specified Non-profit Organization Tenaga Ojisan Project
* The "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" is an initiative for children and young people under social care.
* Applications are accepted until the day of the event.
* To ensure a sufficient number of items are handed over, we kindly request advance applications.
Apply to Participate
"Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" Application Form
## Participant Voices
"The tableware was completely different from what I usually use; the textures, colors, and shapes were unique, and choosing them was enjoyable."
"I met a new me, different from usual. I found such wonderful clothes."
"I thought about my professional life while choosing. I'm truly grateful for so many good items."
## Request for Support
The "Tableware and Clothes Handover Event" is supported by cooperation from creators and companies, as well as donations from individuals and corporations.
If you are interested, we would be grateful if you could get involved through support.
Your support will be carefully used to continue our activities.
Information on Donations / Tenaga Supporters
Name: Specified Non-profit Organization Tenaga Ojisan Project
Location: Shoto Lanai 2A-2, Son Building 2F, 1-26-18 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 5, 2026
URL: https://tenagaojisan.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenagaojisan/
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