On Wednesday, October 7th, LTSC’s Go For Broke Plaza & First Street North Residences project was awarded “Multi-Family Development of the Year” at the Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing Housing Within Reach Awards! Developed in partnership with Go For Broke National Education Center,...
Early mail-in ballot voting began yesterday, October 5th, and ends on November 3rd. Many items on the ballot this year will greatly impact our communities, from building and maintaining affordable housing to increasing access to multilingual services. Here are some of the propositions and charter amendments...
10 years ago, this ad hoc group composed of local leaders, nonprofits, and small business owners first met to discuss the idea of a community-driven project in place of a surface parking lot on the corner of Temple and Judge John Aiso St. Now in...
Anti-Asian rhetoric and violence may have disappeared from mainstream news headlines, but the need for support inside our community has not. In fact, incidents of hate and targeted rhetoric continue to affect communities across the State - including communities of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and...
LTSC is devastated by the significant fire that continues to impact Boyle Heights. A smoke advisory remains in effect for the area. Individuals who are sensitive to smoke should continue to monitor air quality conditions through AQMD and avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure when air quality is...
Takao “Tak” Suzuki will assume the role of sole Executive Director of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), effective Fall 2026, marking the conclusion of the co-leadership structure. Suzuki continues his 26-year tenure with the organization, most recently serving as the Co-Executive Director, providing community revitalization,...
The beloved Suehiro Cafe is coming back to Little Tokyo. After being evicted in 2023, the family-owned Japanese restaurant will return as a tenant in Go For Broke Plaza & First Street North Residences, Little Tokyo Service Center’s new mixed-use development in the heart of...
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Our latest affordable housing project, Umeya, has been LEED Platinum certified! LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building. Platinum-level certification is the highest possible rating for a building in the United States....
Recent federal and state policy changes are affecting eligibility for Medi-Cal and CalFresh benefits in California. Community members who receive or may qualify for these benefits should review the changes and take action if needed....
