Nobuaki first came to LTSC for assistance in Summer 2016, after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. Upon being released from the hospital, Nobuaki lived in a recovery facility and then a budget hotel before he could no longer afford a room. LTSC’s social workers...
Despite living 60 miles away from the Far East Lounge (FEL), Shoko has been making the trek twice a week for nearly three years. A cheerful spirit who enjoys singing karaoke in her spare time, Shoko described the FEL as "very precious and fun." Shoko participates...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlApn-8Vou0&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Relive the excitement of LTSC’s signature annual sake and food tasting fundraiser with this highlight video. LTSC’s event funds a broad array of the organization’s programs that promote “positive change for people and places.” LTSC chose First Street North as the location and theme of...
LTSC is honored to be the recipient of a generous donation from the Hollywood Independent Church UCC. The church closed its doors last November after 100 years of service to the community. Congregation members nominated 22 organizations to share in the church’s assets. LTSC is...
Seeking help from a professional caregiver can ensure a family member receives excellent care, while allowing the family to focus on quality time together and forging lasting memories. LTSC’s monthly Social Services newsletter Through the Seasons (p.1) offers tips for finding the right caregiver. Read the...
[caption id="attachment_16044" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Rally against hate violence near the U.S. Capitol[/caption] Asians, Arab Americans and immigrants across the country woke up to a new reality in which their safety and security were irrevocably compromised. Members of LTSC’s leadership joined a rally against hate violence in...
LTSC recently received a grant from Bank of the West to support the organization’s work on the Vermont-Santa Monica Center Project. When completed, this project will provide much needed affordable housing in the East Hollywood community within walking distance of the Vermont and Santa Monica...
LTSC and other Coalition for a Just Los Angeles members visited City Council offices to stress the urgency of passing an affordable housing linkage fee. The measure would charge a fee on new construction in order to raise millions of dollars to address LA’s troublesome...
LTSC’s Social Services Department and Paul I. Terasaki Budokan team were invited by Shin-Sen-Gumi to participate in the restaurant's summer charity festival in the South Bay. The event, which featured carnival games and delicious Japanese street foods, offered LTSC the opportunity to share information about...
For many older adults, managing healthcare needs and other personal affairs can be daunting. For decades, Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and Keiro have provided health and mental health-related services and programs for Japanese American and Japanese older adults and their caregivers. Today, the two...
