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
Los Angeles - 2023 Annual Report: Investing In A Future For Us All
Looking back on 2023, I reflect on the profound impact of LISC LA’s initiatives and the partnerships that have enabled our progress. This past year, we celebrated significant milestones across our programs, each aimed at empowering and uplifting communities throughout Los Angeles.
Ruth Jones Nichols, Formerly of HUD, Joins LISC as Executive Vice President to Lead Nationwide Program Activity
Dr. Jones Nichols will oversee LISC’s 37 metro-area program offices, Rural LISC and all its national programs. In addition to her federal leadership experience, she brings to LISC decades of experience working at the local level on critical issues related to housing, jobs, racial and gender equity, education and food access.
Partner of the Month: Merritt Community Capital Corporation
LISC LA is proud to partner with Merritt Community Capital Corporation to continue training the next generation of affordable housing developers in California.
LISC AmeriCorps Fellows Drive Community Housing Solutions
Since 1994, LISC AmeriCorps Fellows have been instrumental in furthering LISC's impact in local communities through community development and capacity building. This summer, LISC LA is launching its first cohort dedicated to community land trusts, focusing on enhancing their capacity to sustain long-term affordability and combat neighborhood displacement.
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Partners to Launch Get in the Game Initiative
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, LISC Los Angeles, and the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation today announced the Get in the Game Initiative. The new initiative will help local small and diverse businesses take advantage of over $150 billion slated to flow throughout L.A.’s regional procurement economy in anticipation of Los Angeles hosting global sporting events, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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.