but she said she needed to be here.

Mami Sone didnt simply endorse our programs – she became an active contributor across multiple initiatives.bringing not just language instruction but genuine friendship and cultural exchange to our seniors.

sharing valuable insights from her background as an experienced educator that strengthened families throughout our community.This kind of partnership shows whats possible when organizations move beyond formal support to genuine collaboration.Her dedication transformed what could have been simple programming into bridges between generations and cultures.

Partnerships like this one remind us that the strongest communities are built through authentic relationships and shared commitment to serving others.co-executive directors of LTSC.

From left: LTSC Co-Executive Director Takao Suzuki.

and Deputy Consul General Naoshige Aoshima and his wife Fukino Aoshima for their extraordinary partnership with our community over the past three years.? Koreatown Youth Storytelling and the Healing Arts with Katherine Kim.

? Story Talk with Elizabeth Ai (New Wave) and Trace Le (No More Sad Songs).Childrens Picture Book Room? Ann Chau.

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