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From Housing to Economic Mobility: Inside LISC’s Strategies for Change with CEO Michael T. Pugh
In a wide-ranging interview with Denver Fredericks, host of the Business of Giving podcast, LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh describes the pillars of LISC's work investing in communities and what's on the horizon for the CDFI under his leadership. "[We] can be a real catalyst for economic development in communities," says Pugh. "And frankly the …
LISC’s CEO Talks Affordable Housing, Affirmative Action and Committing to a Green Future
In a Q+A with ImpactAlpha, Michael T. Pugh delves into the ways community development finance must operate in the wake of new affirmative action legislation, and what the big-ticket items on LISC’s 2024 investment list are, including small business support and green jobs and homes.
The KCPS Students in Transition Program Provides Resources for Students in Need
Back-to-school season is underway. While numerous students are able to start the school year comfortably, many others face socioeconomic challenges ahead of the first day. Families experiencing housing insecurity are hit hard during the back-to-school season because enrolling is extremely difficult when you lack the necessary documents, such as proof of residence and immunization records. …