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....
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...
This year was my first time participating in The Homeless Count, an annual multi-day, volunteer event organized by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to count the number of unhoused individuals throughout LA County. Find out how the Count changed my perspective of LA...
We recently caught up with Dave Mitani who joined LTSC’s Board of Directors back in 2006. Dave is an architect and partner at ShelterLLP who specializes in design strategies that promote the revitalization of communities. Dave served on the Executive Committee of LTSC’s Board of...
Do you know how to recognize the warning signs of someone experiencing suicidal thoughts? Would you know the best way to support them, or what resources to direct them to? Changing Tides’ (CT), a program of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), new CT Anchor initiative aims...
