Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice

LISC Greater Kansas City is intentional in building and maintaining diversity and inclusion. We are committed to ensuring that equitable policies and practices are embedded throughout all our work. LISC Kansas City Staff works with a diversity, equity, inclusion and justice consultant who provides technical assistance to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in our everyday policies and within our 2020 to 2024 strategic plan. As an organization, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, effective, and inclusive Local Advisory Board (LAB). We are committed to ensuring that the ways in which LISC KC staff work with one another, their partners, and the communities they serve are inclusive, respectful, and that they are able to support LISC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our Stories

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LISC KC Amplifying the Work of our Communities and Partners

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The LISC Greater Kansas City team stayed very busy throughout the month of June. We're highlighting a few of the many events and meetings that we participated in, as we continually strive to amplify the work of our communities and partners. We were pleased to join Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Mayor Quinton Lucas, the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Brinshore Development, and over 100 attendees at the ribbon cutting of the new Sam Rodgers Place apartments, we attend the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Regional Assembly and Leadership awards luncheon, and we joined U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary Eric Morrissette during his visit to our region. Just to name a few.

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Tackling Minor Home Repairs: A key to combating the affordable housing crisis

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National Homeownership Month spotlights the importance of owning a home as a means of building generational wealth and creating secure, healthy and safe environments for families. But purchasing a home represents only the first step in homeownership. When homeowners are unable to manage maintenance and repairs, the benefits of homeownership can quickly evaporate.

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