Each year, for the past decade, LISC National’s Income and Wealth Building (IWB, formerly FIWB) team plans a convening for Financial Opportunity CenterTM (FOC) staff and LISC staff who work with them. This year, the convening happened near Phoenix in Mesa, AZ. For two and a half whirlwind days, it was all things FOC.

On September 23, 2024, we gathered at LISC Houston for the much-anticipated Third Quarter Deep Dive of the Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers (SEED) Academy, focusing on "Partnerships" in the development sector. This marks our second exploration of this vital topic, emphasizing how strategic partnerships with larger developers and industry allies can enable emerging developers to …

Eight Million Stories (8MS), a LISC Foot Locker grantee, is making strides in transforming the lives of at-promise youth in Houston through innovative programs that break down barriers to education and employment.