Community Leadership
LISC Charlotte’s work hinges on the insight, experience and expertise of hundreds of community development organizations rebuilding neighborhoods in the metropolitan area we serve. The better they do their job, the better we can do ours—and the more Charlotte communities we can support together. LISC Charlotte helps community development groups become even more effective agents of change through operating grants and working capital financing. We also provide learning opportunities and training for the leadership and staff of both community development corporations (CDCs) and other local groups with whom we partner.
CDC Capacity Building
Since our launch, LISC Charlotte has been actively facilitating partnerships with corporations and city agencies to work with residents to improve their neighborhoods. Starting in 2019, our primary focus has been the city's Historic West End, including the target neighborhoods of Beatties Ford Park, Biddleville, and Slater Ridge. We see our role as a catalyst, liaison, and partner, one that brings key community development organizations together. We’ve committed operational funding to local organizations such as Historic West End Partners, West Side Community Land Trust, and For the Struggle and provided capacity building training to staff.
Grassroots Advisory Committee
Our Grassroots Advisory Committee unites community leaders, CDC representatives, and local change agents. Our quarterly meetings continue to bring community insight to guide our community development initiatives in Charlotte.