he spent most of his free time at the Hollenbeck Youth Center.

and to protect the residents that live in our projects.Umeya brings deeply needed housing to the intersection of Skid Row and Little Tokyo

president of IFG Restaurant Group; Mark Taira.GFBNECs director of programs and engagement.Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute.

Go For Broke National Education Centers Torchbearers presented a Taste of Aloha fundraiser at Kings Hawaiian Bakery Restaurant in Torrance to support wildfire relief efforts in the Pasadena and Altadena area.and First Presbyterian Church of Altadena.

Kings Hawaiian partnered with GFBNEC for this event.

Photo by Kathee YamamotoIn July.Heres to another century of creating memories and enriching lives together.

Enrollment at the Japanese School became quite big.we had well over 100 students enrolled every year except for the pandemic.

Having witnessed many changes through the years.and this in turn led to the annual craft fair.