Crowds gathered at Terasaki Budokan, on October 15, 2022 for the fifth annual Straight Outta Little Tokyo (SOLT) fundraising event. The evening boasted a variety of intergenerational live performances and activities, successfully raising $25,000 to go towards Budokan's operations. “Seeing over one thousand people attend...
“When you can relate to someone else’s experience through humor, it can be so powerful,” said Derek Mio, organizer of the popular BudoComedy Show at Terasaki Budokan. In reaction to recent violence directed towards the AAPI community, Mio sought to bring people together in a...
Homelessness, LA’s most urgent crisis, is still on the rise. This November Angelenos have the chance to vote yes on Measure ULA, generating crucial funds for affordable housing and protection for low-income families and seniors. This is why LTSC is proudly supporting Measure ULA on the...
“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...
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