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Little Tokyo Service Center Receives $1M Grant to Prevent Renter Displacement
Funding will provide housing stability and homelessness prevention support for vulnerable households in Los Angeles.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:35pm
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The Little Tokyo Service Center in Los Angeles has received a $1 million grant from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency's Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention Program. The funding will be used to provide short-term financial assistance and other support to help vulnerable households served by the organization avoid losing their homes.
Why it matters
Los Angeles continues to grapple with a homelessness crisis, and this grant represents a collaborative effort to intervene and prevent displacement before individuals and families face eviction. By partnering with community organizations, the program aims to address potential language and cultural barriers and connect residents with needed resources.
The details
The grant will be administered by the Little Tokyo Service Center in partnership with the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Collaborative, which includes 11 community-based organizations. The funding is intended to offer flexible financial support for issues like job loss or medical expenses, a critical component of preventing homelessness according to experts.
- The grant funding was announced by Mayor Karen Bass on March 11, 2026.
- The Little Tokyo Service Center was founded in 1979.
The players
Little Tokyo Service Center
A community-based organization that provides social welfare and community development services in Los Angeles.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Collaborative
A collaboration of 11 community-based organizations that will work with the Little Tokyo Service Center to administer the grant funding.
Karen Bass
The Mayor of Los Angeles who announced the $1 million grant to the Little Tokyo Service Center.
Peter Gee
The Co-Executive Director of the Little Tokyo Service Center.
Rex Richardson
The Long Beach Mayor and Board Chair of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency.
What they’re saying
“We are grateful for this one-time investment to help the residents we serve avoid losing their homes.”
— Peter Gee, Co-Executive Director, Little Tokyo Service Center (newsy-today.com)
“Homelessness is a regional challenge that requires a regional solution.”
— Rex Richardson, Long Beach Mayor and Board Chair, Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (newsy-today.com)
What’s next
The Little Tokyo Service Center and its community partners will begin administering the $1 million grant to provide short-term financial assistance and other support to vulnerable households in Los Angeles to prevent displacement and homelessness.
The takeaway
This grant represents a collaborative effort to address homelessness in Los Angeles by intervening before individuals and families face eviction. By partnering with community organizations, the program aims to connect residents with needed resources and support, highlighting the importance of a regional approach to tackling this complex issue.
