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The Low Income Housing Institute provides housing for low income, homeless and formerly homeless people, advocates for just housing policies, and assists those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.

Our impact:

- LIHI develops and provides affordable housing to 3,900 low income, homeless and formerly homeless people, including over 700 families. Many of our housing projects focus on transitioning families and individuals out of homelessness. 72% of units developed by LIHI are occupied by formerly homeless households. We also operate sites dedicated to housing chronically homeless populations.

- LIHI assists our residents with services that help them maintain stable housing and prevent them from becoming homeless again (e.g. through improving resident income and/or education status, dealing with long standing mental and physical health conditions) and increase self-sufficiency.

- We also help homeless individuals and families remain healthy & employed: LIHI operates the Urban Rest Stop – an innovative hygiene center located in downtown Seattle; a safe, clean and dignified lace where as many as 500 homeless individuals, families, elders and youth access restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities each day. This center is open seven days a week, with extended hours specifically designed to assist homeless persons who are working or seeking employment. 60% of URS patrons have steady employment, but can’t earn enough income to afford the rent.

:::::::::: Volunteer with LIHI! ::::::::::

~ Volunteer with kids

Make a difference in the lives of kids and families transitioning out of homelessness – volunteer at one of our housing sites leading after-school activities for kids: arts, crafts, reading, games, sports, and more!

~ Become a computer coach

Work with LIHI residents one-on-one and share your computer skills, help find employment opportunities and fill out application forms.

~ Volunteer at the Urban Rest Stop

Help improve the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing access to essential hygiene services at our downtown facility.

~ Social media wiz? Web designer?

We are looking for a volunteer to help ramp up our social media presence or update our Urban Rest Stop web site.

~ Organize a supply drive

New socks, toothbrushes, tooth paste, magazines, books, comic books are all needed at the Urban Rest Stop.

~ Be a friendly companion

Spend some time each week with a senior and disabled resident of LIHI housing; provide support and companionship.

If you would like to learn more about LIHI’s volunteer opportunities, please visit our web site at www.lihi.org/volunteerOpportunities.html