I packed up my camera and drove to Budokan on a late Saturday morning. It’d been a while since I’d dropped by the facility, and there was an AAPI Heritage Month event going on that day. I figured I’d cover the event and grab some...
“I decided to leave the relationship. I had injuries on my body and needed to go to the hospital. I felt helpless, and sad,” shared Mei. When Mei immigrated to the US, she had no family nearby and struggled with English. Since her husband forbade...
The end of an era and the start of a new beginning took place on the morning of April 18 as Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) broke ground on The Umeya: our latest affordable and permanent supportive housing development....
April is National Volunteer Month! LTSC relies on the work of dedicated volunteers like Kacey to support our mission of bringing positive change to our communities. Find out why Kacey first got involved with LTSC, and why you should too....
Back in February, LTSC hosted the second installment of Adopt-a-Block: a community outreach pop-up event, developed by the Skid Row Brigade, to engage with the Skid Row community ahead of LTSC's upcoming Umeya affordable and permanent supportive housing project. Learn more about this event and...
Sid Kato and Dae Joong "DJ" Yoon recently joined LTSC's Board of Directors, adding to a diverse lineup of professionals from a range of backgrounds. Both look forward to utilizing their unique perspectives and experience to further LTSC's mission. Welcome Sid and DJ!...
March is National Social Work Month. In the US, there are approximately 720,000 social workers. LTSC’s staff work to maximize the potential of our clients and address the issues facing society to make our community a better place. LTSC Social Worker, Yasuyo Abo, MSW, shares...
Hint: it's not just about basketball. On March 18, Terasaki Budokan, LTSC's sports facility and community center, hosted the San Tai San Basketball Tournament: a co-ed, all-ages event that brought together 68 teams and over 750 attendees from Little Tokyo and beyond. Find out the...
This Women's History Month, LTSC is reflecting on the legacies of women like affordable housing pioneer, Judy Nishimoto-Ota, who fought to create inclusive and equitable spaces for all. Judy's work at LTSC helped pave the way for women to claim a place in this traditionally male-dominated field....
LTSC recently welcomed Dr. Mary Ann Takemoto and Noelle Ito to the Board of Directors, adding to a diverse lineup of professionals from a range of backgrounds. Both possess close ties to the Japanese American community and look forward to utilizing their unique perspectives and experience...
