Our mission
MASCA is a 501(C)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Montebello students. Every contribution helps build connections between Montebello and Ashiya.
Support MASCA
Donate to MASCA
Help sustain cultural exchange, student opportunity, and more than six decades of friendship between Montebello and Ashiya.
Your contribution matters
Join us in fostering goodwill and partnership through your support.
At the Montebello-Ashiya Sister City Association, every donation helps strengthen the bonds between our communities. Whether it supports cultural exchanges, educational programs, or community events, your generosity plays a crucial role in making a lasting impact.
Together, we can continue to bridge distances and nurture friendships that last a lifetime.
Why donate?
Your support keeps the exchange moving forward.
Your impact
Donations provide essential resources for student programs, community events, and the full travel opportunities that make the ambassador experience possible.
Tax status and transparency
MASCA is a registered 501(C)(4) social welfare nonprofit. Donations are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions, but every dollar directly supports student programs, cultural exchange opportunities, and community initiatives.
Why MASCA matters
Lasting connection is built one relationship at a time.
Across cultures, understanding does not happen through headlines or policies. It happens through people—through shared meals, unfamiliar routines, small misunderstandings, and moments of connection that slowly turn into trust.
For more than 60 years, MASCA has created space for those moments. Through student exchange and community involvement, families in Montebello and Ashiya open their homes, students step into lives different from their own, and relationships form that extend far beyond a single visit.
What begins as an exchange becomes perspective. Students gain confidence and curiosity. Families learn from one another. Volunteers and educators sustain a program rooted in mutual respect and care. Together, these efforts strengthen the bond between Montebello and Ashiya.