The LISC AmeriCorps program, which for 15 years has been placing motivated volunteers in jobs with community organizations throughout the country, has received $1.27 million to support an additional 150 full- and part-time members in 2008-2009. The announcement comes as AmeriCorps members celebrate the 2nd annual AmeriCorps Week, from May 11-18, through a variety of projects and activities. More[+]...

LISC Writes the Book on Green

In late March, LISC announced the release of the Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties: A Resource Guide, the first publication of its kind to assist affordable housing developers and owners integrate green building and energy efficiency into the upgrades of their multifamily properties. An article in the May 2008 issue of Affordable Housing Finance highlights some of the Guide's features and describes how the publication has served as a valuable resource for homeowners' green renovation efforts in San Francisco's Unity Homes. More[+]...