About LISC Houston
LISC Houston is a local office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation’s largest community development support organization. With residents and partners, we forge resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise and training, LISC helps to develop local leaders and invest in the creation and growth of affordable housing, local community centers, and businesses that create new jobs.
News
MacKenzie Scott Donates $65 Million to LISC
MacKenzie Scott, the prolific philanthropist, announced that she is donating $65 million to LISC, the largest contribution in our organization’s 45-year history. This is Scott’s second grant to LISC, which builds on a $40 million gift in 2020 that was used to seed programs that narrow gaps in health, wealth and opportunity, particularly for communities of color.
Capacity = Hope Our 2023 Annual Report is Here!
In 2023, we dedicated ourselves to strengthening capacities both within our partner organizations and internally. Throughout the year, we expanded our team to better support our comprehensive range of programs. Additionally, we committed over $4 million to bolstering our partners, initiating new projects, and fostering growth. Our small grants program, which encompassed 14 projects across six GO Neighborhoods, exemplifies our commitment to community development. Moreover, in collaboration with Collaborative for Children, we provided crucial support to women-owned, home-based childcare providers, empowering them with resources for business development and specialized expertise.
2024 in Review: Empowering Emerging Developers and Advancing Affordable Housing Reflecting on 2024
As we close the chapter on 2024 and step into a new year, LISC Houston reflects on a year of significant progress in empowering emerging developers and advancing affordable housing initiatives. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we have laid the groundwork for transformative, community-driven projects that will shape Houston’s housing landscape for years to come.