Dr. Gene Gelgelu founded African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) in St. Paul, MN to help fellow African immigrants build wealth through entrepreneurship and homeownership. LISC has been by his side, offering guidance and support, since the organization’s inception. Our latest contribution: nine LISC AmeriCorps - Economic Mobility Corps members who enhance the capacity of AEDS …

LISC Twin Cities LAC Spotlight

If you’ve been to any LISC event in the past ten years, it’s likely you’ve seen Trent’s smiling face making the rounds, shaking hands with old friends and making connections with new ones - Trent has a beautiful way of making you feel at ease and like you’ve worked together forever. But since I haven’t …

LISC Twin Cities LAC Spotlight

Now serving in a new role as Vice President of Advancement and Strategy at Neighborhood Development Center, Tessa Eddy is also the LISC Twin Cities Local Advisory Committee Vice Chair. But her relationship with LISC goes even further back! LISC TC Program officer Jamie interviewed Tessa to learn more about her new role at NDC …