What We Do


Every neighborhood in Greater Cincinnati is a unique tapestry—a complex system of interconnected, moving parts. That is precisely why no single solution can ever hope to address all of a struggling neighborhood’s needs.

We invest in overlapping program areas that reach into every corner of community life. Our approach is comprehensive, effective, and—most importantly—rooted in what neighbors want for themselves, their families, and the places they call home.

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Economic Development

Economic development initiatives boost the health of neighborhoods by investing in the physical and social assets of a community. 

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Financial Stability

LISC’s financial stability programs connect low- to moderate- income families with the financial and labor market mainstream. 

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Place Matters

Place Matters is a resident-led partnership between local funders and neighborhood nonprofits working collectively for the transformation of communities in Greater Cincinnati. 

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Housing

A safe, affordable home is one of the basic requisites of life—a key to individual health and well-being, and the foundation for sustainable, economically vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.

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Housing Our Future

The guiding vision for this Strategy is that everyone in Cincinnati and Hamilton County will have access to quality affordable housing in the places they want to live.

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Community Leadership

We partner with local organizations who engage residents in the work of neighborhood revitalization. And through training, technical assistance and funding, we help them do their best work.

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