By ELLEN ENDORAFU SHIMPOThe Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California highlighted the accomplishments of philanthropist Kazuo George Sugimoto and the Okinawa Association of America on Jan.

urban and rural community partnerships.education and training programs.

GFBNECs president and chief executive officer.and ‘go all in to uplift the excellent educational and community-based programming this organization has to offer.and as an education specialist.

Ikeda has been named director of programs and engagement for the national nonprofit organization.GFBNEC maintains the Go For Broke Monument and the interactive Defining Courage exhibition in downtown Little Tokyo.

and its relevance to contemporary issues surrounding social justice.

he has served marginalized communities in Los Angeles as a high school teacher and a LAUSD school board fellow.and plays a leadership role in local.

manages over 240 properties in California and Hawaii.now that they are housed with easy access to the services that help them reclaim their lives.

affordable housing for the nations most vulnerable residents is a core function of EAH Housings mission.said Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock.