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...
Suicide is now the leading cause of death for AANHPI young people aged 15-24, accounting for 33% of deaths. Changing Tides hosted ‘Ripple Effect: Walk for Suicide Prevention’ to raise awareness and generate funds to support their mental health work within the AANHPI community. “It really...
Earlier this month, LA City Council approved the creation of a new Legacy Business Program, which will help legacy small businesses combat gentrification and displacement. “Little Tokyo is seen as the cultural lifeline of the Japanese American community, and small businesses play a huge role in...
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...
When you step into a Far East Lounge (FEL) class, LTSC’s free senior activities program, the first thing you notice is the sense of community. The classes are always full of laughter and friendly chatter amongst the seniors. Through a wide variety of fun...
Our voice is a powerful tool, but the language barrier for non-native English speakers can suppress their voices, or worse, make them susceptible to scams. “It’s important to advocate for and provide translation services for them, because it lets their voices be heard. We advocate for...
While LTSC does not work specifically on abortion rights, our mission and values are deeply rooted in the struggle for equity and human and civil rights, particularly in lower income communities of color. As such, we firmly believe that the decision to have a child...
LTSC thanks The Ahmanson Foundation for helping us preserve affordable housing in Little Tokyo and maintain the history and culture of our treasured neighborhood....
Students of all ages and experience levels are invited to learn how to tell stories with their body at 'Ohana Hula, the newest program at Terasaki Budokan! We spoke with Keali'i Ceballos, the Kumu Hula, or master teacher, of the program, to learn more about...
Last month, students from Mi CASA took over the stage during The Music Center’s UniverSOUL Hip Hop Residency Culmination event to show off their new dance moves. “The performance was fun! I was kind of nervous, because everyone was coming to watch, but it was a...
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