2023: A Year of Collective Impact
7.08.2024
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LISC StoriesRural LISC: Year End Report
It’s often said that hindsight is 20/20 – and nothing could be truer as we reflect on the major milestones, impact, and changes that 2023 brought in as we prepare a clear vision for the future.
Like you, we are devoted advocates for supporting the diverse tapestry of rural communities as great places to live, work, and innovate. Rural LISC’s comprehensive community development approach allows our team to work on the ground with partners to identify needs and opportunities so we can develop meaningful training, technical assistance, and access to financial resources to strengthen community capacity.
In 2023, our work continued to demonstrate this commitment as we developed and preserved more than 2,000 affordable housing units, bridged the digital divide with new programs and partnerships, executed $136 million in loan and grant products, and supported workforce and small business partners that served more than 16,000 individuals.
I remain proud and humbled to show up each day as a servant-leader amongst a stellar group of professionals on the Rural LISC team. And, we are truly thankful for our generous funders, program partners and rural champions who enable us to make a difference for rural America.
Sincerely,
Nadia Villagrán Rural LISC Director and LISC Vice President
