Affordable Housing
A safe, affordable home is one of the basic requisites of life—a key to individual and family health, family wealth, economic stability, and wellbeing, and is the foundation for sustainable, economically vibrant neighborhoods. [...]
Income & Wealth Building
Healthy, sustainable communities are made up of residents who have living wage jobs and feel confident about their economic futures. LISC invests in helping people tackle all the facets of financial life. [...]
Our Stories
2024: A Year in Review
Building on what makes us special – the unity we feel in being uniquely the Kansas City region – we stand strong in our values and mission of helping forge a vibrant, resilient community.
Thrive: A Celebration of Community Development
Thrive, the Kansas City region's signature community development celebration, is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings the community together to recognize individuals and organizations working tirelessly to invest in our neighborhoods and people. LISC is proud to celebrate these community heroes, who make sure that people from all corners of our city have the opportunity to thrive!
Being a Good Neighbor in Community Development
On September 28, the nation observes National Good Neighbor Day. It’s a reminder that kindness and connection are at the heart of healthy, thriving communities. At LISC Greater Kansas City, we believe being a good neighbor extends beyond friendly gestures. It’s about building neighborhoods where everyone has a voice and a stake in shaping the future.