“You never know what people are going through,” Elliot shared as she walked in memory of her friend Tommy, who died by suicide. This September, as we observe Suicide Prevention Month, we reflect on the strong and compassionate community that gathered at Changing Tides’ event,...
Suehiro Cafe, one of Little Tokyo’s oldest legacy businesses, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate the major milestone, LTSC’s Small Business Counselor, Mariko Lochridge, helped foster a collaboration between Suehiro and a younger Little Tokyo retail business, CRFT by Maki. Together, the businesses...
Across four weeks, Terasaki Budokan hosted its second annual basketball, volleyball, and martial arts summer camps, bringing in about 70 youth campers. With sneaker squeaks and laughter echoing throughout the gymnasium floor, campers had a fun time making new friends while learning fundamental sports skills....
With schools back in session, Mi CASA’s Summer Program wrapped up earlier this month, after a summer full of learning, activities and field trips. In just the program’s second year, there were close to 60 kids signed up, and nearly 20 volunteers to aid with...
Victor Xie, our LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) summer intern, reflects on his time with LTSC, the importance of community and why it's more important than ever for young folks to get involved. "With all the noise going on in the world, it’s hard to...
Mi CASA’s Youth Leaders Internship is a 10-month program that allows teens to develop leadership skills, mentor youth and engage in public service. This year, three new interns joined the cohort to lead the after school program: Caleb, Yousef, and Aleena....
LTSC’s 14th annual fundraiser, Sake on the Rocks, returned in person last Friday at the JACCC. With the support of many sponsors, donors, volunteers, 21 vendors, and over 700 guests, LTSC raised over $345,000 for its programs and initiatives that empower people and communities in...
LTSC is fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Directors steering the organization's mission and making sure its programs are meeting the needs of the people it serves. Sadly, in 2020 we lost one of our valued members, Tad Yoshimura, to cancer. Tad served on...
Suicide is now the leading cause of death for AANHPI young people aged 15-24, accounting for 33% of deaths. Changing Tides hosted ‘Ripple Effect: Walk for Suicide Prevention’ to raise awareness and generate funds to support their mental health work within the AANHPI community. “It really...
Earlier this month, LA City Council approved the creation of a new Legacy Business Program, which will help legacy small businesses combat gentrification and displacement. “Little Tokyo is seen as the cultural lifeline of the Japanese American community, and small businesses play a huge role in...
