Little Tokyo Service Center

In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this week we provided over 40 community members with Flu, MPox, and HepA vaccinations. Protecting our community from serious illnesses is a top priority, and we’re grateful to everyone who came out to take charge of their health!

???Recap: CITC DC Advocacy Institute! ??? Our 2024 Community in the Capital (CITC) Fellows just wrapped up their five-month policy fellowship program last week in Washington, DC! Over a powerful few days, community leaders from our member organizations, Thai Community Development Center, Chinatown Community Development Center, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, Little Tokyo Service Center, Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR), Chhaya Community Development Corporation, and Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC), met with policymakers to build relationships and advocate for key policies that support low-income AA and NHPI communities. Throughout the week, the fellows joined productive meetings with Congressional representatives, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Chuck Schumer, Representative Adam Schiff, Representative Danny Davis, Representative John Curtis, and Congressmen Jim Costa as well as with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and representatives of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI). The fellows shared first-hand experiences from their local communities to the highest levels of government, and raised critical policy priorities, including: ??? Housing Security: Advocating for more affordable housing units and wraparound services for the unhoused community. ??Thriving Communities: Addressing rising insurance costs for community-based developers, placemaking for communities of color, and continued funding for high-speed internet access to low-income communities. ??Economic Opportunity: Urging for commercial rent stabilization to protect community-owned businesses and micro-entrepreneurs. ??Data Equity: Calling for disaggregated data to better represent AA and NHPI populations in policymaking. We’re so proud of this cohort for amplifying local voices and addressing the urgent needs of our communities at the federal level.?? Join us in commending their efforts and the impact they continue to make as emerging leaders and changemakers. ?? Learn more about all our CITC fellows: https://lnkd.in/eCixB2_X #CommunityintheCapital #CITCFellowship #AANHPI #PolicyAdvocacy

??? We're happy to announce that Santa Monica Vermont Apartments, a new affordable housing development located over the Vermont/Santa Monica Metro station in East Hollywood, has won the Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) Multi-Family Development of the Year Award! Bringing 187 affordable housing units to East Hollywood, with half of them being Permanent Supportive Housing units for homeless individuals, the project also provides 24,000 square feet of retail space for local and legacy small businesses in the area. Click the ?? below to learn more about how we worked hand in hand with the East Hollywood community to bring this project to life. https://lnkd.in/gfnrnZWP

New development from LTSC on track for 2025 completion Little Tokyo Service Center | FSY Architects, Inc | Morley Builders

?? We had a great time at Go For Broke National Education Center's 23rd Annual Evening of Aloha Gala Dinner raising funds for their historic preservation efforts, engaging programming, and enhanced outreach to younger, more diverse audiences. We're proud to partner with them on the Go For Broke Plaza and First Street North Residences, one of the City of LA’s largest 100% affordable housing developments! Click the link below to learn more about the project. https://lnkd.in/geDjefn9

It was so great having you work with us over the summer Kaelyn!

In 2023, Jeremy, a local high school senior and Rubik’s Cube enthusiast, started to notice a change in his grandparents when they retired. Lacking the social interaction that comes with having a job, he observed their increased boredom and loneliness. Seeing this crisis playing out in front of him, Jeremy had an idea to bring his passion of solving Rubik’s Cubes to J-Town Senior Connection, LTSC’s program that provides free and low-cost activities in language, the arts, and wellness to seniors. Read more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gj_iBkiA

Our 2024 Virtual Silent Auction fundraiser is now open, and we're kicking it off by highlighting these great seats at Dodger Stadium! ??? Grab 3 other friends to watch the Dodgers take on the visiting Rockies on 9/20 from some of the best seats in the house, and eat to your heart's content in the Yaamava Dugout Club. If that isn't convincing enough, this bundle also comes with 2 parking passes! We have an amazing variety of unique items and experiences up for bid, so make sure to click the ?? below to check them out ASAP! Your support makes LTSC’s life-changing work possible ?? Auction closes on Sunday, September 15th at 7PM PST. https://lnkd.in/gt2rZejk

Advocating for policy change is a big part of advancing our mission, in addition to the direct services we provide in our community. Our executive director Erich Nakano recently joined leaders from across the state at the ?????????? ?????????? to discuss the ???????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????????????? on our work in Southern California. You can read more about his trip at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gJhYYG8J

The Thai Community Development Center invites you to its 30th Anniversary Event, “30 Years in the Fight for Human Rights, Justice, and Community,” where guests will enjoy a Night Under the Stars and dine on the Flavors of Thai Town prepared by @Siam Night Market Thai street food vendors on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM at the Historic Lombardi House in Hollywood. The event promises to be an evening of authentic Thai food and remarkable entertainment featuring distinguished guests presenting the Social Impact Awards and a silent auction with dozens of fabulous items. There will also be a major announcement in our program that you wouldn’t want to miss! Our 30th anniversary Social Impact Awardees are: Bet Tzedek Employment Rights Project Labor Community Services Little Tokyo Service Center CDC Museum of Social Justice Take advantage of our Early Bird Special and purchase tickets no later than September 9th, 2024 to receive a $30 discount. Purchase tickets at... https://lnkd.in/gNuDanbS Sponsorship opportunities at... https://lnkd.in/gDnZT5-5 Proceeds from the anniversary celebration will benefit Thai CDC's critical programs and services. Cocktail attire is suggested. Complimentary valet parking will be on site. No-host beer & wine cash bar will be available during the event. LOS ANGELES UNITED METHODIST MUSEUM OF SOCIAL JUSTICE Little Tokyo Service Center Bet Tzedek Legal Services Labor Community Services