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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

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

Director of LIHI selected for program with Harvard University

July 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sharon Lee, Executive Director of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), was chosen to participate in NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program that is conducted with Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. This program spans for 18 months and is for executive directors and other leaders of organizations that are helping better the community. The program has […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Executive Director, Harvard University, LIHI, Sharon Lee, Vol 33 No 31 | July 26 - August 1

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 vies for $250,000 to house homeless vets

May 2, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will be competing against 10 other organizations

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2013, Home Depot Foundation, LIHI, Rendezvous Inn, Sharon Lee, Urban Rest Stop, Vol 32 No 19 | May 4 - May 10

One Night Count finds an increase in homelessness

February 4, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The One Night Count, a count of homeless people in King County, took place early in the morning on Friday, Jan. 25.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, City Hall, Coalition Executive Director Alison Eisinger, King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, One Night Count, Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata, Sharon Lee, Vol 32 No 6 | February 2 - February 8

LIHI Founding Executive Director Sharon Lee earns honorary degree

July 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sharon Lee, founding executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) was invited to deliver the commencement address for the 65th annual commencement ceremony at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. Lee also received an honorary degree, the doctor of humane letters, honoris causa, and was honored for her distinguished advocacy for housing justice, housing preservation, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Sharon Lee, Vol 31 No 29 | July 14 - July 20

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