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
12.10.2019
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LISC Stories
Emerson & West Broadway: A Community Crossroads
The intersection of Emerson and West Broadway in North Minneapolis is a crossroads of opportunity. EMERGE and Cookie Cart on one corner. Across the street: Urban Homeworks and Juxtaposition Arts. On the opposite corner you’ll find the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition. Get to know these organizations and how they're creating opportunities for people to thrive in the neighborhood they love.
12.02.2019
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LISC Stories,
Press Releases
Growing Taproots
This LISC research report provides rigorous evidence about the impact of our investments, and the work of both community organizations and “anchor institutions.” In South Minneapolis, strong community partnerships and commitments from hospitals and corporations stabilized and boosted home values, without contributing to accelerating prices and gentrification.
11.26.2019
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In the News,
Press Releases
Meet the 2020 Rubinger Fellows
Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, Community Development Director for the City of Bloomington, is one of this year’s winners of the Michael Rubinger Community Fellowship award. The members of this third cohort of the program are passionately committed to leveling barriers that stand in the way of equity for our country’s most vulnerable populations.