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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 …
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 …
Defining Developer Growth: Insights and Next Steps for the Truist Emerging Developers Initiative
Earlier this year, LISC’s Houston and San Antonio offices received a grant from the Truist Community Catalyst Initiative—a three-year program supporting local initiatives with statewide impact funded by the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. The grant is helping LISC to create a standardized training program for emerging developers.