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.

LISC is one of five organizations leading Power Forward Communities, a new coalition investing in green housing and jobs to support economic opportunity and climate resilience. Today, the EPA awarded the coalition $2 billion to implement a decarbonization strategy that also lifts up under-resourced communities—making housing more affordable, expanding employment, mitigating climate impacts and improving …

With deep personal and professional experience in rural community development, Villagrán, a veteran LISC staffer, will build on nearly 30 years of Rural LISC investments in affordable housing, workforce development, economic growth and culture.