Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program
The Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program will provide growth capital to diverse business owners across the County of Los Angeles. [...]
About LISC LA
LISC LA is one of 38 offices of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national non-profit organization supporting community development in cities and rural areas throughout the country. We serve as an intermediary, building bridges between our local non-profit partners and the resources they need to transform underserved neighborhoods into thriving communities of opportunity and choice. [...]
LISC News
Investing In A Future For Us All: LISC’s 2023 Annual Report is here!
It was a year of new leadership, new vision and renewed commitment. We invested an extraordinary $2.4 billion and doubled down on our work to create affordable housing, catalyze financial opportunity and promote climate resiliency. And so much more.
ABC Recipient Bakers Bench Celebrates Grand Opening of First Brick-and-Mortar
Bakers Bench, a beloved vegan bakery founded by Jennifer Yee, celebrated the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar on June 7. This milestone, supported by LISC LA’s ABC Program, underscores Jennifer's commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement while marking a new chapter in her entrepreneurial journey.
The Art of Resilience: A Celebration of Entrepreneurial Strength and Community
LISC LA hosted 'The Art of Resilience,' a power lunch and networking event celebrating the resilience of entrepreneurs and the impact of the ABC program. The event featured inspiring speeches, a panel discussion with extraordinary business owners, and a fireside chat with actor and entrepreneur Christina Elmore, highlighting the importance of resilience and community support in entrepreneurship.
Helping Angelenos Overcome Financial Barriers
The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP), a LISC LA Financial Opportunity Center, is helping police recruits overcome financial barriers, providing workshops and one-on-one coaching to improve their credit and financial stability.
Celebrating LISC LA’S First Leveraging Real Estate Cohort
LISC LA celebrated the culmination of the first Leveraging Real Estate course. This program equipped 16 small business owners in South LA, the Crenshaw District, and the Goodyear Tract with the knowledge and tools needed to become commercial property owners.
Kids in the Spotlight’s New Chapter with LISC's Support
Kids in the Spotlight (KITS) helps foster youth in Los Angeles County heal and grow through filmmaking. With their new 'Production Studio with Purpose' in Van Nuys, KITS offers a creative space for youth to learn and make films, thanks to support from LISC LA's ABC program.
Foster Care Youth Non-Profit Celebrates 15th Anniversary with New Studio
Los Angeles non-profit Kids in the Spotlight (KITS) announced the acquisition of a permanent home in Van Nuys on May 6. KITS’ Production Studio with Purpose is a workforce development studio that equips over 1,000 youth with skills, leading them on a foster care-to-career pathway. The support of LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program, supported by Wells Fargo, has allowed KITS to reach this significant milestone.