2022 marked twenty years since the passing of Judy Nishimoto Ota, a trailblazer at Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) who helped shape the organization into the esteemed affordable housing developer it is today. “Have you ever imagined riding on the back of a wild bull?...
The 4th annual Changing Tides gala returned on November 27 at the Palos Verdes seaside estate of Carolyn Elliot. With this year’s event themed Upstream, the intimate gathering of supporters celebrated the successes of this young adult-driven LTSC program which has seen substantial growth since its...
Fourth grade students at Emma W. Shuey Elementary School in Rosemead, CA spread holiday cheer to the senior residents of Little Tokyo Towers (LTT) this year with handmade cards. LTSC volunteers delivered the cards to the residents along with regular monthly food boxes from the...
This November marked the one year anniversary of Little Tokyo Flea Market (LTFM), a vintage clothing swap held on the first Saturday each month at Terasaki Budokan’s outdoor plaza. Since the market’s launch, Tatsu, LTFM’s organizer, has helped foster significant growth for the event through...
In spite of growing awareness surrounding mental health in recent years, the needs of the AAPI community have been largely overlooked. In an effort to combat factors such as cultural stigma and language barriers which contribute to Asian Americans being less likely to report mental...
LTSC partnered with Main Electric ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday to provide meals and supplies to LTSC residents. This partnership is Main Electric’s most recent philanthropic venture as part of their larger company-wide initiative called Main Cares. "We want to be someone that inspires other...
The third annual Terasaki Budokan Golf Tournament took place in Whittier, CA on November 14 to raise funds for Budokan's community-oriented programs. With picture-perfect views and clear skies, golfers set off for a day of fun in the sun, concluding with a banquet where volunteers...
As new business owners, Yuka Mizusawa and Malina Huang struggled in the early days of acquiring their legacy small business, Little Tokyo Florist. With help from LTSC small business counselor, Mariko Lochridge, the duo were able to create a business plan, apply for government assistance...
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...
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