The Power of Arts and Culture: The Heart of Community Health, Revitalization, and Inclusion
A LISC report highlighting case studies from our work with four local community partners using the arts to strengthen community bonds, celebrate local culture while healing collective trauma, and fight displacement through creative economies.
5463 Huntington Drive
LISC provided a loan to support the acquisition of the Market Building, which will be developed into a Cooperative Market that will provide access to fresh local organic produce.
AME Builders Inc.
LISC provided AME Builders an acquisition loan to move to a new headquarters.
Building Inclusive and Healthy Neighborhoods, Block by Block: Findings from 11 Neighborhoods Nationwide
A new report from Brookings Metro examines LISC’s community-centered economic inclusion initiative, which centers neighborhoods as the key setting for driving strong regional economies. The lessons in this report make one thing clear: To truly transform the prosperity and well-being of entire cities and regions, it’s past time to abandon top-down or “trickle-down” approaches and embrace the actionable, community-rooted models that have demonstrated impact in cities and neighborhoods nationwide. Image above courtesy of Jana River Medlock Photography
Kids in the Spotlight Office & Studio
LISC provided KITS with a $1.93 million loan to acquire their office and studio space in Van Nuys, CA. The loan supports the long-term stability of the organization through rent replacement strategy and allows them to focus on providing workforce training and social services to youth in and transitioning out of foster care.
Chavez Gardens
LISC provided a predevelopment loan to support a 110-unit housing development that will include units affordable to housolds earning between 30-50% of AMI.
LISC Resource Library
Welcome to the LISC Resource Library where the entire catalog of LISC's publications, webinars, case studies and more are all in one place. Search the library below to find the resources you need and check back often to view our latest offerings.
Search the Library
Selected Collections
Featured Resources
CDFIs and the Capital Markets
A new paper from LISC and Enterprise Community Partners examines the expanding landscape for CDFIs in the capital markets.
Learn More
Climate Change Preparedness Toolkit
This guide is intended to support small business owners in both developing a business continuity plan, as well as creating a culture that allows for innovations and transformations.
Learn More
Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Liberation and Community Development
This LISC Institute for Community Power Spotlight focuses on the intersections between LGBTQ+ liberation and community development.
Learn More