but I gained a navigator — and a dear friend.

the third LTSC founding member.he was generous in sharing leadership and decision-making power and he showed me the importance of always doing the right thing.

Courtesy Little Tokyo Service CenterFounding members of LTSC.mental health and other social issues and she initiated a series of tofu cookbooks as a way to introduce healthy eating to a wide audience with funds raised going to emergency services and domestic violence counseling at LTSC.By KATHEE YAMAMOTORAFU CONTRIBUTORBill Watanabe and Yasuko Sakamoto were honored with the 2024 UCLA Social Welfare Joseph A.

LTSC programs include childcare.working with immigrants and domestic violence.

Together with Evelyn Yoshimura.

Sakamoto retired as director of social services in 2016 after serving for over 36 years.her core values and attitude towards people have remained solidly intact.

she launched the Tofu Festival.keeping me in the loop after I retired.

Another long-time acquaintance.I cant imagine having gone through so many unprecedented times.