LTSC extends our deepest gratitude to Consul General Kenko Sone, his wife Mami Sone, and Deputy Consul General Naoshige Aoshima and his wife Fukino Aoshima for their extraordinary partnership with our community over the past three years....
When the Changing Tides Crew last met with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before the 2024 season, he left saying “I’ll try to do you guys proud, alright? You guys are doing me proud!” We think it’s safe to say, after bringing home LA’s...
I believe that the role of a social worker is not to “help” but to “support” people. One piece of advice I received from my supervisor during my internship has stayed with me: “The clients do not exist to fulfill your desire to become a...
"I noticed with my grandparents, that after they retired they started to feel more bored or lonely, so I wanted to bring a new hobby to seniors so they could meet new people, be social, and learn a new skill together."...
Every year, the Social Services Department works with a local artist for a Nengajyo (New Year’s card) design. This year, Kazumi Takakura-san, who lives in Little Tokyo, designed the card for the Year of the Dragon. She was a jewelry designer and now enjoys connecting...
In an open letter to his community, CT Crew Member, Alan Hino, reflects on his personal mental health journey as a Japanese American and the impact of connecting with LA Dodgers Manager, Dave Roberts, over Changing Tides’ mission of supporting mental health in the AAPI...
Manager of the LA Dodgers, Dave Roberts, recently invited members of Changing Tides (CT) to attend the Dodgers’ Spring Training in Arizona to discuss all things mental health. In a statement to the CT Crew, Dave talks about his support of Changing Tides’ mission,...
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....
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...
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...
