Community Leadership + Capacity Building
We believe that residents can and should be agents of positive change in their neighborhoods, and support community coalitions with training, funding, and professional guidance as they work to achieve their goals.
We also partner with community development corporations and other local organizations that engage residents in the work of neighborhood renewal, increasing their capacity by providing opportunities for professional development, supplementing their staff with AmeriCorps members, making targeted grants, and sharing best practices.
AmeriCorps
We place LISC AmeriCorps members at community-based organizations throughout the state. These passionate, dedicated volunteers work with local residents, offering employment counseling, forclosure prevention services, and more.
Mel King Institute
Founded by LISC Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC), the Mel King Institute offers trainings, workshops, and certifications that advance the skills, knowledge, and leadership ability of professional practitioners and volunteer leaders in the community development field.
Section 4 Program
Section 4 is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiative specifically designed to build the capacity of non-profit CDCs. LISC Massachusetts administers and regrants awards of $25,000 to $75,000 to local organizations.
