Our Work
LISC Upstate SC opened in mid-2019 and is focused on the areas listed below, providing support to partners to drive progress:
- Workforce development that helps people build the skills and credentials they need to compete for living-wage jobs with pathways to growth
- Support for small business development, with capital and management expertise
- Affordable housing and commercial development strategies and investments
- Capacity-building and training for civic and community leadership
- Community safety, education and healthy living initiatives
- Policy work at national, state and local levels to foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being
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Affordable Housing
LISC Upstate helps make quality, affordable housing available to low-income and vulnerable residents by providing capital in nearly every aspect of development.
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Economic Development
We fund initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship, attract in new businesses, diversify the local retail market, and stimulate employment in South Carolina’s cities.
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Safety and Justice
LISC Upstate focuses on areas with a high crime rate as well as specific streets or intersections where crime is a significant issue.
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Capacity Building
LISC Upstate helps local organizations develop into reputable, strong organizations that can carry out a range of community revitalization projects.