Local Impact
$2.4 billion invested through grants, loans, and equity
$5.3 billion leveraged in additional investments in local projects
18,275 new or preserved affordable homes and apartment
1.2 million square feet of new or renovated commercial and community space
8,000 people improved their financial stability through our Financial Opportunity Center® partners
Recent News & Stories
Meet Adam Layne!
Spend some time with LISC Twin Cities LAC member Adam Layne, Community Engagement and Business Development Manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.
Meet Kathy Mouacheupao!
Kathy currently serves as the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC), a position she stepped into following her time as a Creative Placemaking Program Officer at LISC. LISC Creative Placemaking Communications and Program Officer Jamie sat down with Kathy last week for an insightful conversation - read ahead to find out more.
CDFI Serving African Immigrants in the Twin Cities Increases Capacity With Help From LISC
Dr. Gene Gelgelu founded African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) in St. Paul, MN to help fellow African immigrants build wealth through entrepreneurship and homeownership. LISC has been by his side, offering guidance and support, since the organization’s inception. Our latest contribution: nine LISC AmeriCorps - Economic Mobility Corps members who enhance the capacity of AEDS while getting a taste of what it’s like to work in community development.