In naming Michael Pugh a leader in finance, Crain's NY noted his leadership of LISC, a CDFI that has invested $30 billion in underserved communities, as well as his accomplishments in establishing a loan fund leveraging alternative data and cultivating the next generation of financial leaders at HBCUs.

Local media the week of March 27 included several stories pointing to Toledo's affordable housing needs and highlighting our Core City program, which preserves affordable housing and creates homeownership opportunities. Click for more!

As part of their CDFI Futures series, Next City dove into the impact of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) and Bridges to Career Opportunity (BCO) models. The centers, which are now in 26 states, combine job placement, financial coaching and financial supports to improve individuals’ long-term economic prospects. Katrin Sirje Kärk, LISC’s Director of Workforce …