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The Numbers: LIHI Tiny Houses & Shelters Save Lives!
In 2022, tiny houses again proved to be a highly effective interim solution to homelessness, providing life-changing and life-saving...
Apr 21, 20231 min read


GiveBIG! Early Giving Open! Your Gift Doubled!
GiveBIG early giving is open starting today. Thanks to the generosity of the John & Shari Behnke Family your gift will be matched, up to...
Apr 19, 20231 min read


First of many Tiny Houses arrive at Raven Village operated by Chief Seattle Club
Yesterday, March 16, LIHI delivered the first of many tiny houses to the new Raven Village in Ballard. The site, located at 1400 NW Leary...
Mar 16, 20231 min read


KOMO News covers the debate over Tiny Homes
Click here to view the story on KOMO's website. Thank you to Governor Inslee, Council Member Andrew Lewis, Barb Oliver of Sound...
Mar 16, 20231 min read


Regional Homelessness Authority plan spurns low-cost solutions, fails our most vulnerable
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s draft five-year plan to significantly reduce homelessness in our region needs a major...
Mar 10, 20235 min read


Heron Apartments bring new housing to homeless and low-income in Tacoma
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is pleased to announce that the recently purchased Heron Apartments is now fully leased. Located...
Mar 2, 20232 min read


LIHI Announces Purchase of Candlewood Suites in Lakewood to be renamed Maureen Howard Place
LAKEWOOD, WA – The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) purchased the Candlewood Suites on Feb. 28 which is located at 10720 Pacific Hwy...
Mar 1, 20232 min read


LIHI 2022 Year-in-Review
In 2022 LIHI continued to work tirelessly to open new housing and shelter for our region's homeless and low-income residents. We used...
Feb 27, 20231 min read


LIHI Announces Purchase of Properties in Skyway
12712, 12724, 12742 Renton Ave S, Seattle SEATTLE – The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) announced the purchase of three parcels of...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


LIHI Announces Purchase of Days Inn in Lacey
8200 Quinault Drive NE, Lacey LACEY, WA – The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has officially purchased the Days Inn located at 8200...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


KOMO features Riverton Park Tiny House Village
Tent campers at Tukwila church occupy new tiny house villages
Jan 17, 20231 min read


LIHI Holiday Spirit! Silas H.S. Students Rock!
LIHI Wishes you a Happy Holidays! LIHI staffers Sophie McFadden, Megan Spasenoski, and Executive Director Sharon Lee led a wrapping party...
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Your Holiday Gift Improves Lives
Dear Friend of LIHI, We wish you and your family Happy Holidays! We are so grateful to you for helping homeless women, men and children...
Dec 19, 20223 min read
Thank You! LIHI Gala Raises over $430,000!
From October 30th to November 14th, LIHI held its annual Gala & Auction virtually. Thanks to you, our supporters and sponsors, it was a...
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Bidding Open! LIHI Gala
We are excited to invite you to attend our Virtual Gala & Auction right now! Watch our short Gala Video, bid on fun and exciting auction...
Oct 30, 20221 min read


Miracle Temple Tiny House Village Community Open House - Oct 19th in Tukwila
Date/time: Wednesday, October 19, 3-5 pm Address: 14925 Interurban Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98188 Please join us for a community open house...
Oct 18, 20222 min read


LIHI to Purchase Heron Apartments
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is pleased to announce the purchase of the Heron Apartments located at 1624 E. 32nd St. in...
Oct 7, 20221 min read


LIHI honored with Outstanding Stewardship Award for the Frye Hotel
From left: Sharon Lee, LIHI Executive Director, Jill Davies, Asset Manager, and Brad Reuling, Construction Project Manager LIHI was...
Oct 7, 20221 min read


Save the Dates!
Please join LIHI again for our... Preview Auction Items and Free Registration Help Us Fundraise! Donate an Item! Could you help us by...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


RIP Jean Darsie, longtime advocate for the homeless
Jean Darsie, one of the founders of the Ballard Community Taskforce on Homelessness and Hunger (BCTHH) and longtime advocate for people...
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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