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Bridge Builders for Stronger Communities: The Women of LISC’s Local Advisory Committees
LISC’s Local Advisory Committees (LACs) serve as guides and champions for the organization’s many local offices and rural program. Women leaders from the finance, philanthropy, government and community development worlds bring a special—and especially important—set of skills and insights to this critical, behind-the-scenes part of our work to strengthen communities.
LISC Launches Second Charlotte Affordable Housing Fund
The second iteration of the Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund (CHOIF II) will boost new construction and restore existing developments to help narrow city’s wide affordable housing gap. With a $5 million investment from First Citizens Bank, in addition to investments from existing partners, this new phase will build on the more than 1,500 units …
Affordable Senior Housing Opens in Charlotte
Laurel Street Residential has opened Gilfield Park, an 80-unit fully affordable and age-restricted housing community in northwest Charlotte, N.C. The community serves seniors over the age of 55, earning below 80 percent of the area median income. The property is the result of a private-public collaboration between LISC Charlotte and partners.