Three Decades of Homes and Hope
157,000 affordable homesand140,000 jobs created.
5.08.2017 - LISC StoriesCommunity Wise Blog - As the National Equity Fund (NEF) turns 30, LISC CEO Maurice Jones and NEF president Joe Hagan take the measure of all that has been accomplished thanks to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. That includes three million affordable homes since the credit was created in 1986, and 90 percent of all affo [...]
What is LISC?
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
$17.3 billion
total invested
$17.3 billion
total invested
leading to
$52 billion
in total development
$52 billion
in total development
Community Wise
Building Bridges to 21st-century Careers
Yohannes Kassaye is a client of JVS (Jewish Vocational Services) in Boston, whose Bridges to College and Careers Pathways program helps topple barriers to employment for low- and moderate-income residents. This free 23-week college prep program segues into a professional curriculum at community colleges that prepares people to work in growth industries short on talent. LISC has committed $675,00 over three years for the JVS Bridges initiative. Kassaye, a native of Ethiopia, describes how the pro [...]
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Thank you to @CapitalOne for your support for technology focused trainings at our Financial Opportunity Centers!… https://t.co/nNTDfFsD7x
One of many reasons we are developing a robust #economicopportunity strategy for under-resourced neighborhoods: https://t.co/gnGys4Vufq
Our Spring newsletter is here! Check out our enews to find out what we've been working on since 2017! https://t.co/YSWZnjU2QQ
Check it out! Our three year Strategic Plan - A New Model For Community Progress, https://t.co/3UoDrDS6LRhttps://t.co/zSBfRTdcdF
A 'Forgotten History' Of How The U.S. Government Segregated America https://t.co/Js1NmG2I83 Must listen radio history of housing segregation
Great opportunity via @ChiTrust and #OnTheTable2017! Apply now for an Acting Up award and put your ideas into action https://t.co/G7qE4fM4wB
Como Park Cougars will be able to play their 2017 homecoming game at home! https://t.co/cdbaTSaL0q
Groundbreaking for Como Park football field! NFL Grassroots grantee! https://t.co/6BGRn9Ln4B
ICYMI! Thank you @BenefitChicago. Benefit Chicago fund makes first round of loans to 6 small businesses, nonprofits https://t.co/dsDXV1DXw4
More than half of dog bite victims are little kids. Keep everyone safe by learning how to be a responsible dog owner https://t.co/CRlLZpodZm
. @WDCEP has a new, $25,000 inclusive tech scholarship for under- & unemployed communities in DC! Learn more & apply: https://t.co/jpBBWvCBFH
Awesome! @Lenaparkcdc, will you post pics of what folks create? https://t.co/SKEsvGI5mA
Virginia LISC Honoring Mrs. Mary Thompson https://t.co/x4wDRnD6wihttps://t.co/SwhIY5yIAJ
Here in RI we continue to support the #apprenticeship programs & the positive impacts they have on the communities… https://t.co/Qr9WbobbHO
Due in one week! @Cubs Charities Diamond Project RFP - Deadline to apply is 5/26! Details, https://t.co/RBKRhJFn2N… https://t.co/1xgB68fQFh
"Aren’t patients of color... most justified to be hurting? Racism hurts." Why we address #SocialDeterminantsOfHealthhttps://t.co/6JpjjC3bSr
We've been investing in the #Fairmount Corridor for most of a decade. Thx, @traggorthco for building… https://t.co/5HaY7WKmjD
What picture would speak to your experience of #race in America? https://t.co/SbaHu0Unci
"The #Fairmount corridor is the future" according to @ImagineBos 2030 plan. Thanks for the plan summary, @bytimloganhttps://t.co/cHbaX5R0sN
Check it out! #makescaleinclude is trending tops! Congrats, @UMfgAlliance. Hope tomorrow's tours are fantastic. https://t.co/nucZBK2eha
Thank you to the Northwest Side Housing Center - we are honored to work with you on Belmont Cragin's QLP! @NWSHChttps://t.co/VVQh2Y8VLj
Thanks to @UMfgAlliance for a fantastic day thinking abt how to #makescaleinclude. Psyched to have #oneLISC in the… https://t.co/ERlEpph0mz
Reminder-LISC's HUD grant to support #neighborhood#econdev work #INCityHeights is due next week 5/23… https://t.co/gy1BW4DzfZ
Sue Sullivan @NewmarketBoston#makescaleinclude talks about telling city and neighbors about jobs. https://t.co/laN3FHh6sk
Talking challenges of urban land use for manufacturing @UMfgAlliance#makescaleincludehttps://t.co/LpMS0ebBCG
Our Allentza Michel is moderating @UMfgAlliance#makescaleinclude gathering today. Good to see @UjimaBoston… https://t.co/AaKvD4w43y
Every DC resident deserves the dignity of a home. #endchronichomelessness@CMBrandonTodd@thewayhomeDC… https://t.co/ANjmX4H21a
Our @thewayhomeDC team is
meeting with Temi Bennett, Legislative Counsel for @CMBrandonTodd, about ending chronic… https://t.co/I9bAnEVEPb
We're ready to talk to Council Members about ending chronic homelessness in DC @thewayhomeDC@DCFPI@cnhed… https://t.co/A0U17iVt3k
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. @UMfgAlliance might want to be in the loop on this too! https://t.co/W6ZrLSn4dw
Great panel on #TOD#transitorienteddevelopment at #MASGC17 w @MassINC@Trinity_RE Mark Development @MassStatehttps://t.co/zvXh0nodJe
We built a magnetic city neighborhood @MASmartGrowth#MASGC17 w @EcoTarium. What do you think of our city planning? https://t.co/M6hnQjlf24
But they are now! Proud to be part of the conversation abt how to #makescaleinclude w @UMfgAlliance. https://t.co/2oxObr72Wm
