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.
Affordable Housing
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A safe, affordable home is one of the basic requisites of life—a key to individual and family health, family wealth, economic stability, and wellbeing, and is the foundation for sustainable, economically vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. [...]
Income & Wealth Building
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Healthy, sustainable communities are made up of people who have living wage jobs and feel confident about their economic futures. LISC invests in helping people tackle all the facets of financial life. [...]
Our Stories
Thrive: A Celebration of Community Development
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Come join us at the Zhou B Art Center Kansas City for an evening filled with inspiration and connection! This event is all about celebrating the power of community development and the positive impact it has on our neighborhoods. Let's come together, share ideas, and thrive as a community!
Chelsey M. Helps Black Businesses Thrive in Kansas City
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Companies that list on KCBO’s website can amplify their online presence, improve local visibility, and boost brand awareness. A geo-location map feature makes it easier to find the businesses. The platform has attracted a wide variety of shoppers.
Cooking Up Change
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Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant and The Prospect KC open The Nook coffee bar in partnership with the Central Library. “Food is my life’s work and my life’s passion,” she said. “For me, breaking bread with others is a way to build up the community.”