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).
Sharon Lee and LIHI at the forefront of solutions to homelessness
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.
Putting a human face on banking
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly In variable economic times, one thing people want to be sure of is their money. Carol Kobuke Nelson, Pacific Region Sales Executive and […]
Abbey Lincoln Court grand opening
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) celebrated the grand opening of Abbey Lincoln Court on Dec. 7. The 68 new homes in Seattle’s Central Area serve those making up to […]
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, […]
Low Income Housing Institute Gala honors 2015 heroes
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, […]
WISE WORDS: What makes a diverse, vibrant neighborhood
“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 […]
“A world without refugees” — Remembering Luke T. Lee, father, and a fighter for human rights
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 […]
EDITORIAL: Spring cleaning
There is a bit of spring in our step here at the Northwest Asian Weekly. Looking over the past few months, there are many things the Asian American community in […]
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