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...
Thanks to the support of Natsu Lefkowitz and Mary Escalante, LTSC's translation volunteers, LTSC has been able to bridge the language gap for many of our clients. "Being in a foreign country and not knowing the language can be uncomfortable and scary, so I want to be...
LTSC thanks The Ahmanson Foundation for helping us preserve affordable housing in Little Tokyo and maintain the history and culture of our treasured neighborhood....
Every year in May, the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the national observance of Older Americans Month, which recognizes the contributions of older adults across the country. The 2022 theme is “Age My Way.” Meet three community members who teach us how older...
If you’ve been to events in Little Tokyo, it’s likely that you’ve experienced the thrill of Walter Nishinaka and Maceo Hernandez’s taiko performances. Now, they hope to pass on their love for taiko to the next generation of drummers through the J-Town Taiko Club. “It’s our...
The Mio family had two boys attend last year’s summer camp and they can’t wait to come back. “I liked going to the Budokan! It was fun and I got to meet new people and learned new basketball skills. I liked playing with my new...
