Bilha Escun immigrated from Guatemala hoping to provide a better life for her children. When she first arrived, Bilha and her husband worked strenuous hours at sewing factories in the garment district and struggled to make ends meet. But even worse, she barely had time...
For Jackie Hernandez, moving into Casa Heiwa with her family at the age of 5 was life-changing. LTSC’s affordable housing provided programs and services to Jackie and her family, fostering a sense of support and belonging throughout her upbringing. Now, at 26, not only has...
Little Tokyo Service Center’s free after school program, MiCASA, runs during the school year at Terasaki Budokan. MiCASA serves local, low-income youth (ages 6-18), and many of the participants are residents in LTSC’s affordable housing buildings. During the summer, MiCASA shifts gears by turning into a camp program!...
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...
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...
Meet Elise Logan, one of the interns in our Youth Leadership Pipeline Internship! Elise is currently a sophomore in high school and has been living at Casa Heiwa her whole life. She’s been involved with CHAMPs (Casa Heiwa & Angelina Mentoring Program) and the after...
