S&P Rates LISC ‘AA’, Stable Outlook
9.20.2016 - Press Releases - Citing organizational strength and sustained community impact, S&P Global Ratings has assigned a ‘AA’ credit rating to LISC, one of the only CDFIs in the country with a public rating. The S&P analysis is a "powerful validation for community development investing and its capacity to help people live [...]
9.29.2016 - In the News
LISC CEO on How Minimum Wage Hikes Are Vital, but Not Sufficient, in the NY Times
What is LISC?
$48.5 billion
total leveraged
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation, known as LISC, is one of the largest organizations in the country supporting projects to revitalize communities. These include more affordable housing, better schools, safer streets, growing businesses and programs improving financial stability. We provide the capital, strategy and know-how to local groups to get this done. As a result, more than five million Americans live in stronger, thriving communities. See our reach as a national nonprofit and see how we work.
1982:
$10 million invested
$10 million invested
1989:
$100 million invested
$100 million invested
2006:
$1 billion invested
$1 billion invested
Since 1980
$16.2 billion
total invested
$16.2 billion
total invested
$48.5 billion
total leveraged
Community Wise
It’s Time to Raise the Bar for Community Development
Let’s ask ourselves: what could the 43 million Americans living in poverty accomplish if they had a plausible path to the middle class? How much more competitive would our country be if we unleashed the full economic potential of every neighborhood and community. During my first few weeks as LISC CEO, I have had the privilege of seeing my team working with organizations and individuals across the country in pursuit of these aspirations.[...]
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Getting ready to board the boat for the @AnacostiaCCDC's 33rd Anniversary! https://t.co/3GCrlBQJPt
Discover development options for charter schools w/ guidance from CSDC. Join us on 10/19 @ 2pm EST. Register here: https://t.co/ywiMZnK3n9
Let's send a million messages telling congress to Make Room for Affordable Housing! Details here, https://t.co/dAamSqAvWE. #MakeRoom
. @philadelphiafed talks about new research initiative and the relationship between housing & poverty: https://t.co/jt6Y3eMSO1
What is vision for Boston’s waterfront? https://t.co/YKoLEoC7Lv via @BostonGlobe@BarrFdn 's @jcanales calls for inclusive&resilient plan.
Patrick Harker, Theresa Singleton on @philadelphiafed’s new research initiative & relationship btwn housing, poverty https://t.co/jt6Y3eMSO1
Celebrating the opening of Bellamy Commons affordable housing development. @RepBrianHiggins@SenKennedy… https://t.co/WBSH1PSdOa
Herb Bellamy, Jr. sharing the story of his father, Herb Bellamy, Sr. who owned 1490 Jefferson for many years https://t.co/j0hGbjOPQb
"This is now a major piece of the transformation happening on Jefferson Avenue" @SenKennedy at Bellamy Commons https://t.co/X5s65qfZiP
Assemblymember @CPeoplesStokes speaking at Bellamy Commons opening. https://t.co/Q12tPYWLvE
Putting Underinvested Communities on Big Investors' Radar - a GREAT read! https://t.co/QtBv72UTSx
Deadline to apply for the 2017 @UofC Civic Leadership Academy is Oct. 10! Apply or nominate a fellow https://t.co/FcMpqhMqhS@UChiEngagement
Detroit LISC is helping Detroit homeowners strengthen their own neighborhoods https://t.co/l3W10NomR5
"The real Renaissance confirms itself when it finds its way into the neighborhoods." @RepBrianHiggins speaking at B… https://t.co/sdlE7mKnb8
Mike Reigel of @bhrwny opening the ribbon cutting ceremony at Bellamy Commons https://t.co/UiXgKPwX6P
"1490 Jefferson was a place of inspiration for me as a young man in this community." Mayor Byron Brown speaking at… https://t.co/3uVLt9ibgA
Great partners, great results @MetLife Check out blog highlighting high impact FOC @emergemn in TC @LISC_TwinCitieshttps://t.co/HS7H8NCpSU
Congrats @NWSHC@TeskaAssociates on the recognition by @APAIL of our #BelmontCragin Quality-of-Life Plan! https://t.co/huTlFAEPMu
Learn more about @LISC_CSI's work to analyze crime & ID strategies to improve safety at https://t.co/iQWbDGNXgb#PolTwt@Smartpolicing 3/3
. @LISC_CSI & @Metlife Fdn support #Community- #Police partnerships for public safety & community progress #PolTwt@Smartpolicing 2/3
We're joining @SmartPolicing's #PolTwt today to talk about innovative policing #Partnerships supported by @LISC_CSI & @Metlife fdn 1/3
Also @cfed's #ALC2016 is @LISC_FinOpp's Seung Kim, moderating a panel on workforce strategies as a path to financial well-being.
Don't miss @LISCRural's Suzanne Anarde at @CFED's #ALC2016's panel on homeownership for rural homebuyers & LMI - https://t.co/G2eMs0zsK2
"It is about #equity. Shared equity among those who work to generate profits in businesses" @LISCMaurice talking… https://t.co/gD2ieYCz7W
We look forward to celebrating the opening of Bellamy Commons at today's ribbon cutting event. Thank you… https://t.co/A97ssvk3aV
Our team is gearing up for #Greenbuild2016. Looking foward to presenting there!
Connecting our community! Consider supporting this Kalamazoo trail expansion effort. https://t.co/jDvvp2eUC9…/kalamazoo_river_valley_trail_…
This morning at @CFED's #ALC2016, @LISCMaurice talks about first-time homebuyers, challenges they face & how to set them up for success.
LISC President & CEO gives insightful op piece on minimum wage - financial empowerment in @nytimeshttps://t.co/qVGFtMbqgn@LISCMaurice
Thanks to @RepBrianHiggins for addressing @HouseFloor about the Bellamy Commons & the importance of #LIHTC for communities like Buffalo, NY.
This sounds like an inspiring exhibit: In ‘By the People,’ Designing for the Underserved and Overlooked https://t.co/1ZffRXumMN
Our friend and supporter Jim Canales @BarrFdn asks, "What is the vision for Boston’s waterfront?" https://t.co/V6tsOBHhtr
Unanimous approval of Chicago Southwest draft QoL plan by @SWOPorg tonight, @Harte106: LISC committed to next 10 ye… https://t.co/n8yh2Mj1GZ
