Welcome to LISC San Antonio
LISC—Local Initiatives Support Corporation—works with communities across the country to transform places and change people’s lives. At LISC San Antonio, we collaborate with residents and partners to develop skills, invest in neighborhoods and drive policy changes that foster shared prosperity.
Stories
National Co-op Month: Celebrating Community Ownership
October is National Co-Op Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient, inclusive communities. Culturingua, as a member of the Pathways to Prosperity Coalition, is developing a Community Land Trust (CLT) in the Greater Medical Center to enable low- and moderate-income residents to access attainable and affordable homeownership.
Black Business Month Spotlight: Mo's Kitchen
In honor of Black Business Month, we’re highlighting Mo’s Kitchen, a small local catering business. LISC SA is glad to have worked with Mo’s Kitchen for a couple recent events. Monica Chandler, owner of Mo’s Kitchen was kind enough to share her story.
Celebrating Black-owned Businesses in August—and the Rest of the Year!
Black-owned businesses face systemic barriers to accessing capital and credit. In honor of Black Business Month, we’re sharing our favorite stories about the entrepreneurs we’ve worked with and who have benefitted from the funding partnerships that help break down the obstacles to progress and success.