April is National Volunteer Month! LTSC relies on the work of dedicated volunteers like Kacey to support our mission of bringing positive change to our communities. Find out why Kacey first got involved with LTSC, and why you should too....
March is National Social Work Month. In the US, there are approximately 720,000 social workers. LTSC’s staff work to maximize the potential of our clients and address the issues facing society to make our community a better place. LTSC Social Worker, Yasuyo Abo, MSW, shares...
What is the biggest fear of seniors? According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, 62% of seniors fear memory loss, whereas 29% of seniors fear losing their physical abilities. Surprisingly, for those 65 years and older, 1 in 10 have some type of dementia....
This year, LTSC worked with Setsuko Hayashi-san, a long-term Casa Heiwa resident in Little Tokyo, to design a Nengajō (New Year's card). She used two traditional textile techniques to design the card: beeswax-dyeing, in which wax from bees is melted and used, and Katazome, in...
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...
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...
“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,...
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...
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...
