LIHI Celebrates NeighborWorks Week
- Volunteer Program
- 13 hours ago
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As a member of NeighborWorks America, the Low Income Housing Institute was proud to participate in NeighborWorks Week 2026. From May 23 to June 7, 2026, LIHI joined over 250 non-profit organizations in celebrating collective action and the power of resident-led change.
This year's theme, "Creating Homes, Building America," highlights the importance of expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, fostering economic resilience, and being part of the housing solution.
In light of this theme, LIHI hosted community BBQ's and neighborhood cleanups at various LIHI sites. These events were designed to strengthen relationships between our sites and their surrounding neighborhoods, celebrate the accomplishments of our clients, and create opportunities to shift perceptions, reduce stigma, and establish our clients as active members of their communities. These activities produced tangible benefits to the surrounding community, showcasing our clients as positive contributors to the neighborhood they call home. Through this programming, we created a joyful gathering point and authentic connections that can outlast a single event.
Community BBQ at Jean Darsie Place
Neighborhood Clean Up in North Seattle
Get Involved!
Early in her tenure, Katie Wilson introduced three pieces of legislation to accelerate shelter expansion, all of which were passed by Seattle City Council. While Mayor Wilson stays strong in he
r commitment to create 1,000 new shelter beds this year and a total of 4,000 new beds during her tenure, LIHI is hard at work developing Tiny House Villages to get our neighbors into shelter, and we could use your help!
Do you want to join us in our efforts to ensure housing is a human right?
Whether you volunteer, donate, or advocate, we are all part of the solution to end homelessness! Join us in embracing NeighborWorks' mission to create opportunities for all to live in affordable homes, improve lives, and strengthen communities.
Learn more here on how you can get involved!
