Our Impact

LISC Hampton Roads is committed to creating and supporting vibrant, thriving communities by investing in non-profits and small businesses. Through their focus areas of Financial Income Wealth Building, Small Business & Corridor Revitalization, Affordable Housing, and Community Resilience, LISC Hampton Roads provides resources and funding to organizations that are making a positive impact on the community.

For non-profits, LISC Hampton Roads offers financial support, technical assistance, and capacity building to help these organizations achieve their goals and make a greater impact on the community. By partnering with LISC Hampton Roads, non-profits gain access to a wide range of resources and expertise that can help them achieve greater success.

For small businesses, LISC Hampton Roads has been actively assisting small businesses by offering funding and valuable resources to foster their growth and prosperity. A notable initiative in this regard is the VBthrive Business Relief Grant Program. Developed in partnership with United Way of South Hampton Roads and sponsored by the City of Virginia Beach, this program aims to aid businesses in their recovery journey from the persistent economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its dedicated support for small enterprises, LISC Hampton Roads plays a pivotal role in facilitating job creation, fostering wealth accumulation, and enhancing the overall resilience of local economies.

Overall, LISC Hampton Roads is dedicated to supporting non-profits and small businesses in their efforts to create more vibrant, thriving communities. By investing in these organizations and providing them with the resources they need to succeed, LISC Hampton Roads is helping to build a brighter future for the Hampton Roads region.

Since 2020, LISC Hampton Roads has investments in communities across the region:

VBthrive Business Relief Grant
$4.25 million
awarded to 234 business owners
Virginia Beach Capital Access Program
$285,000
in closed loans to 12 small businesses
Powered by Sentara
$3.5 million
in program grants, small grants, & sponsorships funded
LISC Lending Capital
$3.95 million
in funds lent to two developers towards affordable housing developments