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
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
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
As promised, Thrive was an evening filled with inspiration and connection! We celebrated the power of community development and the positive impact it has on our neighborhoods. Thank you to all who joined us (record number of attendees) on Wednesday, October 23rd at Zhou B Art Center Kansas City located in the historic 18th and Vine District of Kansas City, Missouri.
Sharing Conversation, Sparking Change
International Podcast Day celebrates the growth of this powerful and increasingly popular medium. Nearly half of the U.S. population (ages 12 and up) listen to a podcast at least once a month, up from 120 million in 2023. By 2027, the number of podcast listeners worldwide is expected to exceed 651 million. For LISC KC, podcasting offers a way to connect with concerned citizens and supporters who want to understand the issues we’re working on every day.
A Long-Term Solution: Permanent Supportive Housing
“Permanent Supportive Housing is one of the most effective ways to serve folks who are chronically homeless, including those with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health issues, those who struggle with addiction, or those who might be exiting institutions like prison or jails or mental health facilities,” said Katrina Van Valkenburgh, Managing Director of the Central Region for the Corporation of Supportive Housing (CSH). “It’s a type of affordable housing that also offers on-site services for those who need support to live independently.”