• About
  • Events
  • Community Calendar
  • Advertise
  • Subscriptions
  • Foundation
  • Contact
  • Seattle Chinese Post

Northwest Asian Weekly

  • Community
    • Names in the News
    • Local
    • Business
    • Pictorials
    • Obituaries
  • Nation
  • World
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Columns
    • On the Shelf
    • At the Movies
    • A-POP!
    • Publisher Ng’s blog
    • The Layup Drill
    • Travel
    • Wayne’s Worlds
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Commentary
    • Publisher Ng’s blog
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Astrology
  • Classifieds
  • Community Calendar
You are here: Home / Archives for LIHI

Sharon Lee and LIHI at the forefront of solutions to homelessness

May 31, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

One might say that the life and career of Sharon Lee, founding executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), has been a crusade against homelessness.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2019, LIHI, Sharon Lee, VOL 38 NO 23 | JUNE 1 - JUNE 7

LIHI’s Sharon Lee explores homelessness solutions in Hawaii

March 14, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Last month, Sharon Lee, Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) executive director, was invited by Joey Manahan of the Honolulu City Council to explore solutions to the homelessness crisis in Honolulu, including Chinatown and areas around Waikiki. Lee also met with Gov. David Ige who had declared a state of emergency due to the large numbers […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Chinatown, David Ige, Hawaii Gov, Honolulu City Councilmember Carol Fukunaga, Honolulu City Councilmember Joey Manahan, Kimo Carvalho, LIHI, Low Income Housing Institute, Seattle, Sharon Lee, Urban Rest Stops, Vol 35 No 11 | March 12 - March 18

Homeless campers on Dearborn asked to leave after many code violations

February 18, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Campers at the Dearborn Nickelsville, an encampment for those who are homeless, have been asked to clear out of the location by 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 20, after which it will be closed. On Feb. 13, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Pastor Steve Olson and Low Income Housing Institute […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, 2016, Dearborn Nickelsville, LIHI, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Vol 35 No 8 | February 20 - February 26

Low Income Housing Institute Gala honors 2015 heroes

November 9, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Gala & Auction was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Oct. 23. A sell-out crowd raised more than $370,000 for LIHI housing programs, the Urban Rest Stop, Nickelsville, and Tiny Houses. LIHI Executive Director Sharon Lee presented the 2015 Housing Hero Awards to Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Housing Hero Awards, LIHI, Nickelsville, Sharon Lee, Urban Rest Stop, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

WISE WORDS: What makes a diverse, vibrant neighborhood

October 29, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The world will step aside for a community that knows where it is going. South Seattle is home to many great neighborhoods and is the place I’ve called home my entire life. Great and healthy neighborhoods are walkable with thriving small businesses, great schools, transit, and parks. An active neighborhood is good for our health, […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, Abbey Lincoln Court, BIA, Brian Surratt, Bruce Harrell, Cheryl Chow Court, Chinatown International District, Economic Development, Ernestine Anderson Place, Executive Director, LIHI, PDA, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Seattle City Council Member, Sharon Lee, Unlike Lake Union, Vol 34 No 45 | October 31 - November 6, Wayne Lau

“A world without refugees” — Remembering Luke T. Lee, father, and a fighter for human rights

June 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sharon Lee Special for Northwest Asian Weekly This is the first time I will not be calling my dad and sending him a card on Father’s Day. It is hard to express this sad and empty feeling from losing a parent.  Luke T. Lee passed away suddenly in January at age 91 from Parkinson’s […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Assistant Secretary, China, Chinese, Columbia University, Executive Director, International Law Association, LIHI, Northwest Asian Weekly, Patsy Mink, President Jimmy Carter, Sharon Lee, State Department, UNICEF, Vol 34 No 26 | June 20 - June 26, japan

New senior housing community accepting applications

December 19, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) announces the availability of 50 brand new Senior HUD-subsidized affordable apartments located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, close to the Seattle Public Library, Ballard Commons Park, NW Market Street and the Majestic Bay movie theater. Occupancy begins January 2015.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Ballard Commons Park, Cheryl Chow Court, HUD, LIHI, Project Rental Assistance, Seattle Public Library, Vol 33 No 52 | December 20 - December 26

LIHI raises over $305,000

November 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On October 24th, The Low Income Housing Institute hosted its 12th annual Gala & Auction at the

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Christopher Lee, LIHI, Nickelsville, Seahawks Doug Baldwin, Seattle, Sharon Lee, Urban Rest Stop, Vol 33 No 46 | November 8 - November 14

COMMENTARY: Nickelsville moves to new home

September 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Low Income Housing Institute Permitting issues with City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development were resolved last week with the help of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. Nickelsville residents were able to complete their move to their new home at 1010 S. Dearborn.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, Ben Lie, City Church, Coho Real Estate, Doug Hobkirk, LIHI, Nickelsville, Scott Morrow, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Sharon Lee, Sheryl Nelson, Vol 33 No 40 | Septembe 27 - October 3

A community response to the Nickelsville move to the ID

August 23, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Supporters of Little Saigon were shocked by Nickelsville’s (also known as “Tent City”) intent to relocate to the International District. Residents of the ID are concerned that the neighborhood is already rife with crimes. In June, there was a shooting close to the Seattle Deli on 12th Ave. S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chinatown International District Business Improvement Association, Don Blakeney, FOLS, Huong Binh Restaurant, ID, LIHI, Lien Dang, Little Saigon, Main St, Nickelsville, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Deli, Sharon Lee, Tent City

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Find us on Issuu!

Subscribe to our e-news

© 2020 NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
412 MAYNARD AVE. S., SEATTLE, WA 98104
206-223-5559 | INFO@NWASIANWEEKLY.COM