In a renewed push to confront crime, open-air drug use, and rising instability in one of Seattle’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods, leaders from Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), Rotary Club of the Seattle International District, and former City Councilmember Tanya Woo unveiled a 15-point public safety plan during a Sept. 16 news conference at Hoa Mai Park.
Fifteen-point plan seeks to revitalize Little Saigon
Seattle’s Little Saigon, a historic segment of the Chinatown-International District (CID), faces mounting crises of drug-related crimes, public safety threats, and entrenched homelessness that threaten the character of the neighborhood.
LIHI announces new development in Little Saigon
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has set its eyes on developing new affordable housing for seniors and their families in the Little Saigon area of the Chinatown-International District (CID).
Patsy Surh O’Connell talks community and culture
Patsy Surh O’Connell is a prominent member of the state’s AANHPI community.
Special Lunar New Year — Low Income Housing Institute
LIHI is dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable in our region—those without homes, lacking shelter, and in need of shower facilities.
A landmark for AAPI seniors breaks ground in Tacoma
The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) and Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) are proud to announce the groundbreaking of Patsy Surh Place in Tacoma’s Lincoln District.
LIHI’s Sharon Lee explores homelessness solutions in Hawaii
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, […]
Sharon Lee running for vacated seat on City Council
Sharon Lee will be running for Sally Clark’s recently vacated seat on the City Council. Clark vacated her seat April 12. Lee will be the third API candidate to run […]
Wise Words: Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“I dream of students walking through our doors and finding the classes and culture that support their dreams. Eliminating the barriers to higher education—such as President Obama’s plan for free […]
Money raised for homeless
The Seattle International District Rotary and the Seattle University Rotaract Club raised $9,400 to help homeless families and individuals living in Seattle’s Nickelsville, a homeless tent city located at 2020 […]