How We Work
Every neighborhood is a unique tapestry— with many different systems and institutions impacting how it feels to live and work there. That’s why LISC Bay Area’s work crosses many sectors- from finance to housing development- that shape the places we live.
We connect low-income communities of color with the resources, relationships, funding, knowledge, and power they need to create abundant housing and vibrant local businesses.
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Through training, technical assistance, and funding, we support local organizations who engage with residents to help their neighborhoods thrive.
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We offer loans to projects, people, and organizations for whom traditional banks are inaccessible ensuring that neighborhoods retain their diversity and uniqueness.
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We distribute grants to BIPOC entrepreneurs to ensure that they can open and maintain businesses in their neighborhoods.