Vision

At LISC, we are committed to building communities of opportunity for all, grounded in the core belief that fostering a sense of belonging is vital to achieving shared prosperity.

Goals

1. 1.Expand Access to Housing: Stable, safe, sustainable housing is a fundamental need for all households. To address these challenge, we will: 1. Support housing program development and local offices by providing capacity building and technical assistance to scale and replicate programs. 2. Originate and expand access to capital. 3. Elevate thought leadership, research and market presence.
2. 2.Strengthen Local Economies and Prepare Communities for the Future. To close capital access and wealth gaps, we will: a. Support local economic ecosystems and small businesses. b. Drive community wealth through workforce and career development programs. c. Invest in projects that improve energy performance and enhance affordability. d. Seed digital opportunity by expanding broadband access.
3. 3.Bolster Community-Based Partners. To support organizations working towards community wellbeing, we will: a. Invest in the development of CBOs by providing technical assistance paired with financial support. b. Invest in talent development pipelines for CDCs and CBOs. c. Stabilize the affordable housing development ecosystem through capacity building and improved access to financing.