The historic murder and manslaughter conviction of Derek Chauvin is a welcome signal of justice for George Floyd, for Black communities long victimized by police violence, and for everyone who wants to live in an authentically safe, just and equitable America.

With the largest gift from an individual in LISC’s history, MacKenzie Scott is fueling transformative efforts to advance racial and economic justice and building a broadly shared prosperity throughout the country. Scott said organizations like LISC are “well-positioned to accelerate progress.”

By Adam Kent, Deputy Director

LISC believes a safe, affordable home is one of the basic requisites of life. Too many families are at risk of losing their housing. Below is a testimony from Deputy Director Adam Kent, addressed to the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee in lead up to their mark up session on Wednesday, June 24th.