What we do
Supportive public policies are critical to catalyzing change in communities building vibrant places to live, work, do business and raise families. LISC recognizes the important role that the federal government plays in influencing cities, neighborhoods and communities. That's why we work with Congress and federal agencies to establish and safeguard funding sources, policies, programs and strategies that spur neighborhood revitalization in urban and rural communities throughout the country.
Our approach to public policy is driven by the needs and concerns of the communities we work with, and is informed by the insight of our partners on the ground. That perspective makes us uniquely qualified to inform policymakers in Washington and promote policies that can change neighborhoods into healthy, thriving and sustainable communities.
Our comprehensive approach to community development, coupled with our track record of leveraging substantial amounts of capital, has attracted support from across the political spectrum.
LISC and its partners use a wide array of federal programs that cut across several agencies and congressional committees.
How we do it
- Education: Elected officials and federal agency representatives are key to promoting LISC’s policy agenda. Our policy briefs explain the nuts and bolts of why certain federal programs are needed to keep communities strong and healthy; and we work closely with the local LISC offices to educate members of Congress about work happening on the ground.
- Collaboration: By participating in coalitions of industry, business and community partners, we work with our colleague organizations to develop and advance policies that better serve low-income communities.
- Advocacy: Along with LISC’s local offices and Rural LISC members, we conduct advocacy campaigns to amplify our policy priorities to Congress. LISC also submits public comments to federal agencies on proposed regulatory changes.
LISC’s Policy Team outlines their federal policy agenda spanning 17 different federal agencies, that will help attract investment capital to places the private market might not go on its own, while also providing a backstop for people working to build a stronger future for their families.
