2022 HOMETOWN HEROES MAGAZINE

Page 4 2022 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May / June 2022 F or seventeen years, Kate Newman carefully observed the actions and words of her boss, Charlie Lee, owner of the Lincoln IGA grocery store. She witnessed all that he does for the community and for individuals, and remarks that he has never gotten any recognition. Charlie Lee does not want recognition. He does what he does to support his community. Whenever someone comes into the IGA and says, “I’m hungry,” Charlie has been known to give them money from his own pocket, or groceries or prepared food without reservations and with no questions asked because Charlie Lee is a man with a big heart. Community organizers regularly come into IGA to request Charlie’s help with their upcoming fundraisers or community events. Charlie always responds affirmatively and helps with the food costs, and with the timing and necessary hardware to make the event a big success. Patrons are always eager to buy ribeye and porkchop sandwiches because they know Charlie has supplied the event with the very best. And he has never turned anyone down. Charlie’s business is not merely organized around the usual pursuit of profits. He runs his business to support his charities. Every Saturday there is a sandwich sale in the parking lot at IGA to support yet another charity. Over the years Charlie has done a lot for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with various sales at the store. Charlie has supported church events and school events, is active with promotions for United Charlie Lee: A man with a big heart for people Continue 8