Local Initiatives Support Corporation

LISC, widely recognized as the nation’s premier community development intermediary, has a 30 year history of providing financial and technical assistance to community-based organizations and public entities focused on the redevelopment of urban neighborhoods and rural communities. The organization works in communities throughout the nation to assist in the development of affordable multi-family and senior housing, homeownership opportunities, commercial enterprises, education, childcare, community facilities and various community-building programs.

LISC works with its partners to make communities good places to work, do business and raise children.

LISC has programs in 30 cities throughout the country, and employs 320 staff members.