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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, Featured stories Tagged With: 2019, LIHI, Sharon Lee, VOL 38 NO 23 | JUNE 1 - JUNE 7

Putting a human face on banking

June 14, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 Seattle Market President of KeyBank, makes sure that when her clients need a human touch, KeyBank delivers. It’s different from the traditional idea of banking […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Featured stories, Finance Tagged With: 2018, BETH MOONEY, CAROL NELSON, KEYBANK, LOW INCOME HOUSING, MARGOT COPELAND, Sharon Lee, VOL 37 NO 25 | JUNE 16 - JUNE 22

Abbey Lincoln Court grand opening

December 19, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 60 percent of the area median income ($53,760 for a family of four). Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said LIHI is both helping to retain racial […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Abbey Lincoln Court, Mayor Ed Murray, Sharon Lee, VOL 35 NO 51 | DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23

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

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

EDITORIAL: Spring cleaning

May 7, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 Seattle should be proud of. Not necessarily “cleaning” but perhaps “beaming.” So what has been accomplished? — Yay for Okamoto!: John Okamoto was elected to […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Central District, Danny Woo Garden, Garfield High School, International District, King Street, MLK, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Clark, Seattle City Council, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 20 | May 9 - May 15

Okamoto wins interim City Council seat

April 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The City Council has found a replacement for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. John Okamoto was voted in April 27. He was supported by Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen,  Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, and Tim Burgess. The other API candidates vying for the position included Sharon Maeda and […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, API, Assistant Secretary, Bruce Harrell, Human Resources Department, Human Services, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Kshama Sawant, Mayor Ed Murray, Nick Licata, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Bagshaw, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8

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

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