Special Initiatives


Affordable housing alone cannot ensure that a community will become vital and resilient. Thriving neighborhoods are made up of residents who feel confident that their incomes will grow, their job prospects will improve, and their lives will become stable. They also include vibrant commercial corridors, quality education and opportunities for a healthy and safe lifestyle.

Both locally and nationally, LISC engages in a variety of special initiatives that support revitalization efforts in our challenged urban communities.

National Programs

Our local office is able to take advantage of opportunities that are made possible by LISC National programs. Learn more about of the LISC National programs here

Local Initiatives

Locally, the work we do is enriched by special partnerships we have that help support our mission to develop access to education and healthy communities. 

  • Groundwork Jacksonville
    Let's Tackle Climate Change with a Focus on Equity. LISC Jacksonville and two of its program partners, Groundwork Jacksonville and North Riverside Community Development Corporation, are featured in the Environmental Defense Fund’s four-part video series called Keeping Florida, Florida. The Jacksonville focus is how equity-driven organizations are working with City leaders to build climate resilience and equity for all populations. Click here to view video . Contact John Sapora at jsapora@lisc.org for more information.