About LISC Philadelphia
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Philadelphia is one of 38 local offices of the nation’s largest community development organization. LISC works alongside residents and partners, to create resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America –great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.
LISC invests in historically disinvested communities across the country in order to close gaps around health, wealth, and opportunity. Over our 40+ years, LISC Philadelphia has supported the creation of 9,536 affordable homes and 2.8 million square feet of commercial space representing $644 million in total investment.
Recent News & Stories
Investing in a Future for Us All: LISC Philadelphia 2023 Annual Report
We invested $19 million in Philadelphia in 2023, helping to create and preserve affordable housing, catalyze financial opportunity for individuals and businesses, and promote resident-driven community development.
December 2024 Newsletter
Recent cohort convenings including the annual Corridor Manager Advanced Training Series and Non-Profit Preservation Initiative peer-to-peer gathering; note-worthy community events; and annoucing grants to LISC, community partners, and three local business owners.
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.7 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 20 Cities and Towns
LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced grant recipients from the second round of the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. Twenty communities across the country will use $1.7 million in grants to fund renovation of facilities for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.