About LISC Philadelphia
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Philadelphia is one of 38 local offices of the nation’s largest community development organization. LISC works alongside residents and partners, to create resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America –great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.
LISC invests in historically disinvested communities across the country in order to close gaps around health, wealth, and opportunity. Over our 40+ years, LISC Philadelphia has supported the creation of 9,536 affordable homes and 2.8 million square feet of commercial space representing $644 million in total investment.
Recent News & Stories
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.
June 2024 Newsletter
Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s 2023 annual report; the Latino Equitable Development Collective awarded for excellence in community development; grants invested in Southwest projects; small business and youth grant opportunities and awardees; and more!
How a Philadelphia Non-Profit is Helping to Preserve Affordable Housing
TD Bank spotlighted LISC Philadelphia and its Non-Profit Preservation Initiative, which is supporting non-profit building owners to preserve and protect publicly assisted affordable rental housing in Philadelphia. Last year, the TD Social Impact Investment Council announced its contribution of $2.5 million over two years for the initiative to assist LISC's work.