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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

Sharon Lee running for vacated seat on City Council

April 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 for the seven-month position. Candidates will not be able to re-apply for re-election after the term. Lee has served as Executive Director of the Low […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, City Council, Executive Director, John Okamoto, Low Income Housing Institute, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 10 | February 28 - March 6

Wise Words: Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“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 community college education— will help achieve this. It puts us on the pathway to social and economic equity and gives power to Dr. King’s dream.” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015, Cheryl Roberts, Congressman Adam Smith, Executive Director, Jill Wakefield, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Low Income Housing Institute, Martin Luther King Jr., Nate Miles, Nickelsville, President Obama, Seattle Colleges Chancellor, Sharon Lee, Shoreline Community College, Vice President, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, culture

Money raised for homeless

June 16, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 S. Jackson Street. The property is owned by LIHI. Since September of last year, up to 35 homeless men, women, and children sleep in tents […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, International District Rotary Club, Jackson Street, LIHI, Low Income Housing Institute, Nickelsville, Rotaract Club, Seattle University, Sharon Lee, Spring Banquet, Vol 33 No 25 | June 14 - June 20

Ground broken in ceremony at Cheryl Chow Court housing

January 6, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Dec. 20 on the site of what will become the Cheryl Chow Court at 2014 N.W. 57th St. in Ballard. The building, named for the former Seattle City Councilmember Cheryl Chow, will comprise 50 units of green, affordable homes for senior citizens, provided by the Low Income Housing Institute. (end)

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Cheryl Chow Court, GGLO, LIHI, Low Income Housing Institute, Seattle, Seattle City Councilmember Cheryl Chow, Sharon Lee, Vol 33 No 2 | January 4 - January 10

LIHI disqualified from Home Depot contest

June 6, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will no longer be participating in the Home Depot Foundation’s May

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Arion Court, Cate Apartments, Denny Park Apartments, Fleetwood Apartments, Fyre Hotel, Home Depot Corporate Spokesman Stephen Holmes, Home Depot Foundation, Kentucky-based Active Heroes, LIHI, Low Income Housing Institute, Northwest Asian Weekly, Puget Sound, Seattle, Vol 32 No 24 | June 8 - June 14, Washington State

Low Income Housing Institute hosts gala and auction to raise money for services

November 12, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) hosted a gala and auction at the Hyatt Olive 8 on Nov. 2, raising over $300,000 for low-income housing, services, and the Urban Rest Stop.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Chris Libby, GGLO, Housing Hero, Hyatt Olive, LIHI, Low Income Housing Institute, Senator Ed Murray, Urban Rest Stop, Vol 31 No 46 | November 10 - November 16, Washington State

LETTER: Story about LIHI’s dispute with SeaSol did not reveal all

November 11, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Editor: On Nov. 3, the Northwest Asian Weekly ran an article on the dispute between George Berumen working with the Seattle Solidarity Network, and the Low Income Housing Institute and its executive director, Sharon Lee. The article, “LIHI’s Sharon Lee and SeaSol clash over $99,” did not fully represent the position of SeaSol. 

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2011, Berumen Unit, George Berumen, LIHI, Low Income Housing Institute, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Solidarity Network, Sharon Lee, Vol 30 No 46 | November 12 - November 18

Sept. 14: LIHI’s Gossett Place celebrates grand opening

October 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The grand opening celebration for the Low Income Housing Institute’s (LIHI) Gossett Place took place at its location in the University District (4719 12th Ave. N.E.). Gossett Place is named in honor of King County Council chair and human rights champion Larry Gossett. Named as one of the most influential graduates of the University of […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, Bob Santos, House Speaker Frank Chopp, King County Council, King County Executive Dow Constantine, LIHI, Larry Gossett, Low Income Housing Institute, Sharon Lee, University District, Vol 30 No 41 | October 8 – October 14

July 5: Gov. Gregoire appoints four to CAPAA

July 25, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed four individuals to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Lisa Dickinson resides in Spokane. She is the owner of the Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC, where she practices business law and civil litigation. She has served on the board of the Northwest Justice Project, MLK Family Outreach Center, Rotary Club 21, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, Asian Pacific American Affairs, CAPAA, Chris Gregoire, Dickinson Law Firm, Frieda Takamura, Lisa Dickinson, Low Income Housing Institute, Northwest Justice Project, PLLC, Pearl Leung, Quang Nguyen, Rotary Club, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation Development Authority, Spokane County Young Lawyers, Velma Veloria, Vol 30 No 30 | July 23 - July 29, Washington Women Lawyers

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