Vision

We envision a future characterized by equity, which we define as “just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.”* 

This includes access to the systems and services that support financial stability, quality housing, good health, living-wage jobs, safe neighborhoods, education, and a healthy environment; opportunity to advance in all these areas; and access to structures of power and the ability to participate in the making of decisions that impact residents and their neighborhoods.

We consider equity along a variety of axes, including gender, race, ethnicity, age, language, country of origin, and zip code.

Mission

Together with residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

LISC is one of the country’s largest community development support organizations, but we have deep local roots, having invested more than $600 million in Massachusetts communities over 35 years. We prioritize equity in our investments, from affordable housing to growing business and connecting community with financing, technical assistance and resources to build capacity and stability. 

Read our Statement on its Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ).

Read LISC's Corporate Brochure to learn about LISC's impact nationwide.