LISC has promoted one of the nation’s strongest voices in community development as its new president. Denise Scott has four decades of experience working to bridge gaps in health, wealth and opportunity throughout the country, particularly for underserved communities of color. Now, she joins Lisa Glover, who will continue to lead the organization as interim …

LISC’s New York Land Opportunity Program is helping churches and other mission-driven groups scale the steep learning curve that leads to developing affordable housing on their land. Three years in, the effort is making promising inroads into the city’s affordable housing crisis, and inspiring similar initiatives in communities across the country.

Today, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation announced a $500,000 grant to LISC NYC to expand one of its flagship programs—the New York Land Opportunity Program (NYLOP)— which helps mission-driven organizations develop and preserve affordable housing on their land.