What is LISC Twin Cities?
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation, known as LISC, is one of the largest organizations supporting projects to revitalize communities and bring greater economic opportunity to residents. As one of LISC’s local offices, we provide capital, strategy and know-how to our Twin Cities community development partners.
Local Impact
$734 million invested through grants, loans, and equity
$2.9 billion leveraged in additional linvestments in local projects
17,404 new or preserved affordable homes and apartment
2.4 million square feet of new or renovated commercial and community space
8,000 people have improved their financial stability through our Financial Opportunity Center partners
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Recent News & Stories
9.04.2019
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In the News
2019 Community Development Celebration
Join LISC Twin Cities and Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) as we celebrate inspiring and innovative individuals, projects and programs and set the stage for the next era of our work together. The event will feature the 2019 Community Development Awards and MCCD’s 30th anniversary community development conversation.
10.25.2019
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LISC Stories
A Wealth of Opportunity
At her six-month review, Claudia got the kind of news recent hires often look forward to hearing: “You’re getting a raise,” her boss said. But Claudia wasn’t excited, she was nervous about losing her childcare assistance. Staff at Financial Opportunity Centers help people navigate tricky situations like Claudia's. Learn how Project for Pride in Living worked with Claudia to make the decision for her and her family.
10.24.2019
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LISC Stories
Connected Families, Connected Communities
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servico (CLUES) functions on a model of multi-generational success. Behind each programmatic pillar is the question, how does this advance the capacity of Latino individuals to be healthy and prosperous in their communities?