LISC is among three of the country's largest community development and housing groups receiving a total of $83M in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 4 capacity building funding. LISC will use its $28M allocation to support 480 community development corporations nationwide, focusing on affordable housing access in historically disinvested communities. The grant …

LISC is one of five organizations leading Power Forward Communities, a new coalition investing in green housing and jobs to support economic opportunity and climate resilience. Today, the EPA awarded the coalition $2 billion to implement a decarbonization strategy that also lifts up under-resourced communities—making housing more affordable, expanding employment, mitigating climate impacts and improving …

With 30 years of experience in banking, most recently as president and CEO of Carver Bancorp, Pugh will lead LISC’s national network of programs and offices, as well as comprehensive investment strategies that address gaps in health, wealth and opportunity across the country. “He is passionate about extending opportunities to people who have not had …